Bandwaale

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2026-02-13

Last Air Date: 2026-02-13

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 8

Created By: Ankur Tewari, Swanand Kirkire

Networks: Prime Video

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Top 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

Seasons

Season 1 (2026)

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Mynah (2026-02-13)

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.
Ep. 2: 128 GB (2026-02-13)

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.
Ep. 3: Black Mamba (2026-02-13)

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.
Ep. 4: Muqabala (2026-02-13)

DJ Psy has introduced Ratlam to a new kind of music that is trending with the young. Mariam is in awe of his sound and his charm. Rafi believes this is what will revive the ailing New Modern Band. He invites Psy to join the band. Robo and gang are incensed at this subterfuge. Ismail, to placate flared tempers, calls for a 'Muqabala' between the New Modern Band and DJ Psy.
Ep. 5: Neela Moza (2026-02-13)

Mariam is distraught when her mother is confronted with a medical emergency which lands her in hospital. It doesn't help that things with Psy are awkward. Dark family secrets are revealed. On David's return from Kerala, father and daughter have a bitter showdown. Mariam's words fail her when she needs it the most.
Ep. 6: Bandwaale (2026-02-13)

Mariam has to make it to the influencer conclave organized by Book My Sitara at Jabalpur. However dodging David's ploys of getting her to impress prospective grooms is harder than she thought. Meanwhile Psy struggles to fight his demons. Mariam discovers his secret and takes Robo's help to save him from a dangerous situation.
Ep. 7: Haklaati Haseena (2026-02-13)

At Jabalpur, the band of misfits comes together. It's a whole new world of influencers, social media managers and algorithms. The band is off to a great start but falters when Mariam is faced with her biggest fear. The event is ruined when the band and the audience get into a violent scuffle.
Ep. 8: Knock Knock Knock (2026-02-13)

The Jabalpur debacle makes Mariam famous in a way she least expects. Mariam has to choose between capitalizing on internet fame and being true to her poetry.