Series synopsis
Bandwaale, also known as बैंडवाले is a drama comedy television series that premiered on Prime Video on February 13, 2026. It was created by Ankur Tewari, Swanand Kirkire. It stars Shalini Pandey, Swanand Kirkire, Zahan Kapoor and Sanjana Dipu.
Mariam, a young poetess, finds herself trapped in a sleepy town, where every young girl's future lies in wedlock. Mariam hopes to find her freedom against all odds, by uploading her poetry on the internet through an anonymous account.Along with her band of misfits - Robo and Psy, Mariam discovers the power of her poetry and her own voice.
Premise
Mariam, a young poetess, finds herself trapped in a sleepy town, where every young girl's future lies in wedlock. Mariam hopes to find her freedom against all odds, by uploading her poetry on the internet through an anonymous account.Along with her band of misfits - Robo and Psy, Mariam discovers the power of her poetry and her own voice.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Shalini Pandey as Mariam
- Swanand Kirkire as Robo
- Zahan Kapoor as Psy
- Sanjana Dipu as Cynthia
- Ashish Vidhyarthi as David
- Anupama Kumar as Vatsala
- Vikram Kochhar as Rafi
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | February 13, 2026 | February 13, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mynah When her anonymous poem about a kiss creates a scandal in college, Mariam, a young poetess, is forced to find a way to continue to express herself without causing a stir. Escaping her father David's ire, Mariam turns to the internet to express herself. |
February 13, 2026 |
| 2 |
128 GB Mariam struggles to find a way to increase the views on her channel. She looks for the right music to pair with her words. In an unlikely turn of events, she ends up seeking help from Robo, unaware of his contrasting musical sensibilities. |
February 13, 2026 |
| 3 |
Black Mamba DJ Psy, a mysterious boy, catches Mariam's attention. Robo feels threatened with the arrival of a new prospective collaborator. Robo and his gang call him the Black Mamba. |
February 13, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Prime Video |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 13, 2026 |
| Last aired | February 13, 2026 |
| Status | continue |