A Prime Original series, Bandwaale is a heartfelt musical dramedy with music by Yashraj Mukhate, directed by Akshat Verma and Ankur Tewari, and produced by OML Entertainment
Created and written by Ankur Tewari and Swanand Kirkire, the series is headlined by Zahan Kapoor, Shalini Pandey, and Swanand Kirkire, with Ashish Vidyarthi, Anupama Kumar, and Sanjana Dipu in pivotal roles
Bandwaale is set to premiere on Prime Video in India and across 240 countries and territories worldwide on February 13
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MUMBAI, India—February 11, 2026 — Prime Video, India’s most loved entertainment destination, today unveiled the heartfelt trailer of Bandwaale, its upcoming musical dramedy series. Created and written by Ankur Tewari and Swanand Kirkire, and directed by Akshat Verma and Ankur Tewari, the Prime Original series is produced by OML Entertainment. Music plays a central role in the narrative, with original compositions by Yashraj Mukhate, marking his first long-form series as a composer and beautiful poems by Kausar Munir, further shaping the emotional spine of the show. Bandwaale boasts an ensemble cast led by Shalini Pandey, Zahan Kapoor, Swanand Kirkire, Sanjana Dipu, Ashish Vidyarthi, and Anupama Kumar in pivotal roles. The series will premiere exclusively on Prime Video across India and over 240 countries and territories worldwide on February 13.
The trailer sets the tone for a story rooted in creativity, friendship, and quiet rebellion, capturing the emotional pulse of small-town dreamers finding their voice. Set in the heart of Ratlam, Bandwaale follows Mariam, a young poet who begins anonymously sharing her writing online as she navigates questions of identity, freedom, and belonging. Her journey unfolds alongside Robo and DJ Psycho, as the trio leans on music, humour, and shared ambition to imagine a life beyond their circumstances. The trailer offers glimpses into their bond, creative restlessness, and the fragile hope that art can become both a way out and a way forward. The music drives the story’s emotional arc, becoming an integral part of the narrative itself.
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Apr 12, 2026“DJ Psycho is somewhat of a mystery, doing all sorts of odd jobs in Ratlam, he feels deeply but expresses himself through collaborative music with beats and sounds” said Zahan Kapoor. “He tries to keep a low profile and stick to business, but that’s until he meets Mariam, and of course Robo inevitably too. He gets swept up and intwined in their lives while his old life lurks eerily around the corner. Playing him was incredibly freeing because it allowed me to explore new emotions and relationships linked with music and sound design. Collaborating with Ankur Tewari, Swanand Kirkire, Akshat Verma and the entire teams put together by Prime Video and OML has been a truly unique, enriching experience. Through the process of filming Bandwaale, I found myself surrounded by a wonderful team facilitating honest, layered storytelling and I’m grateful for the immense trust placed upon me. Bandwaale has stayed with me long after we wrapped. I’m extremely excited that our coming-of-age musical adventure will be available in every home on Prime Video.”
“Mariam is someone who is constantly negotiating between what she feels and what the world expects her to be”, said Shalini Pandey. “Poetry becomes her most honest form of expression, a space where she can be vulnerable without fear or permission. Playing her was a deeply personal journey of understanding silence, restraint, and the courage it takes to slowly find your voice. With Prime Video, Bandwaale allowed me to explore those emotional shifts that often define small-town lives, and being part of a story where art leads the narrative was fulfilling
