Bandish Bandits Season 2 picks up where its predecessor left off, with Radhe (Ritwik Bhowmik) grappling with his new title as Sangeet Samrat and the passing of his grandfather, Pandit Radhemohan Rathore (Naseeruddin Shah).

The Rathore family faces a new crisis when an anonymous book accuses the late Panditji of suppressing Mohini’s (Sheeba Chaddha) voice years ago, sparking a quest to restore their gharana’s dignity. Elsewhere, Tamanna (Shreya Chaudhry) embarks on a journey of self-discovery at a music school, and Radhe and Tamanna’s paths cross again in a music competition.

While Season 1 was a celebration of classical music and its rich traditions, Season 2 veers into melodrama and modern-day musical tropes that dilute its charm. The essence of Bandish Bandits — the soulful exploration of classical music — is largely lost in favour of stretched subplots, new love interests, and unnecessary complexities. The narrative shifts between Jodhpur and Kasol in the first few episodes, struggling to connect the two storylines meaningfully, leaving them difficult to watch.