Season 2 Plot
Radhe and his family must adapt to a televised competition while contending with the formidable Tamanna, who has grown stronger from her humble beginnings as a backup singer.
Bandish Bandits Season 2 aired on December 13th, 2024.
Season 2 Episodes
1. Panditji
The Rathods hold a heartfelt memorial for Panditji. Arghya offers Radhe a spot in Rage and Raga, but he declines. Scandalous details tarnish Panditji's legacy, affecting Radhe's career. Burdened, Radhe joins Rage and Raga for redemption. In Himachal Pradesh, Tamanna joins a music school, and leads her band for the India Band Championship under Nandini's mentorship, despite initial challenges.
2. Holding On
Radhe heads to Mumbai to revive his Gharaana, joining Rage and Raga despite warnings and clashes with Mahi to earn his place. In Jodhpur, Rajendra arranges a poorly received gig for Mohini, witnessed by Digvijay. Radhe's debut sours when Mahi twists Panditji’s raag into a jingle. Tamanna unites her band with a spontaneous performance but faces misunderstandings with Radhe, finding solace in Ayaan.
3. The Voyager
Nandini sidelines Tamanna from IBC prep and makes her do notations. She later improves vocally after understanding Nandini’s intent. In Jodhpur, Mohini and Digvijay rekindle their friendship, while Rajendra succumbs to jealousy. Back in Mumbai, Radhe, frustrated with Mahi mocking Panditji’s work, decides to form a new band for the India Band Championship despite family opposition.
4. Bebaqiyaan
Tamanna invites her band to her Mom's wedding, where Ayan meets his idol, Imroz Dehelvi, and secures his help with their IBC song. Radhe convinces Devendra to join the family band. Arghya struggles to find an artist fitting the Rathod Gharana style. Mohini and Digvijay's collaboration leads to a national tour, and Radhe's audition ends in rejection for lack of originality, crushing his IBC dreams.
5. Nirmohiya
At the IBC audition, Tamanna revitalizes her band's performance, but tensions rise as Saumya accuses her of undermining her. Meanwhile, Tamanna exposes plagiarism by another band, prompting Arghya to secure a second chance for Radhe's band. At the competition, Radhe's band earns a spot alongside Jwalamukhi. Arghya reveals Tamanna's role in disqualifying the previous band, and Radhe thanks her.
6. Hitchki
After qualifying for IBC, Radhe’s band gets paired with Rock and Mahi as their mentor for a round. Radhe reconciles with Mahi and accepts his guidance, leading to a successful performance. Tamanna’s secret relationship with Ayaan causes tension. Radhe sees Ayaan kiss Tamanna, leading to a confrontation where Radhe and Tamanna express their unresolved feelings in a passionate embrace.
7. Bandish Bandits
Radhe’s band picks Royalty free for versus round, and Tamanna’s band chooses a challenging song. The Rathods struggle with pop music, but they adapt a Panditji composition to fit the song’s raga. On stage, Tamanna excels initially but falters with high notes, allowing Radhe to win. Tamanna left the competition. The Rathods are devastated when Digvijay copyrights Panditji’s composition.
8. Qarar
Ayaan reads Tamanna's letter about leaving, deciding the band will perform without her. The Rathods seek help from Bhairav Singh, Panditji's friend for their finale. Tamanna, guided by Nandini, returns with a new composition, which the band uses. Radhe and Mohini reveal Panditji's truth to a moved Digvijay. Royalty Free wins the finale. Radhe and Tamanna share a final dance before parting.