Beloved for his poetic lyrics and melodic genius, Swanand Kirkire is all set to captivate with ‘Bandwaale’, his maiden web series as creator and protagonist. Dropping on Prime Video February 13, this vibrant musical-comedy, co-crafted with Ankur Tewari, showcases Kirkire’s boundless creativity.
Kirkire opened up about his storytelling roots, where tales danced through music, roles, and unspoken thoughts. ‘Bandwaale’ is their long-awaited realization, shaped to endure and inspire. Crafting and leading his first series has been a profoundly modest yet electrifying ride.
He highlighted the distinct onus of embodying a character while steering the vision: a lesson in process faith, immersive collaboration, and story-led direction. Kirkire sees it as a seamless progression of his artistic path, extending heartfelt thanks to Prime Video for nurturing his personal narrative.
Honored twice with National Awards for lyrics excellence—once for ‘Lage Raho Munna Bhai’s anthem in 2006 and ‘3 Idiots’ gem in 2009—Kirkire teams up with Shalini Pandey and Jahan Kapur for this venture.
In an era craving original voices, ‘Bandwaale’ stands out as Kirkire’s heartfelt offering, blending comedy, music, and emotion. Viewers are in for a treat that honors his legacy while pushing creative boundaries.