: Following the death of the patriarch, the Rathod family faces internal feuds over who will lead the gharana . A rival, Digvijay , emerges to challenge their legacy.
‘Bandish Bandits’ review: an outstanding musical achievement 23 Aug 2020 — Bandish Bandits
delivers a masterclass performance as Pandit Radhemohan Rathod. He embodies the archetype of the curmudgeonly purist—a man who believes that music is akin to penance (tapasya) and cannot be sold in the marketplace. Shah’s portrayal is layered; beneath the stern exterior lies a man fearful of his legacy fading away in a world that increasingly values "packaging" over substance. His scenes are electric, particularly the moments where he explains the philosophy of a Raga or clashes with his radical grandson. : Following the death of the patriarch, the
The show’s brilliance lies in refusing to pick a side. Radhe’s grandfather, the formidable Pandit Radhemohan Rathod (Naseeruddin Shah, in a performance of granite gravitas), represents the old guard—beautiful but brittle. He scoffs at microphones and auto-tune, holding onto a purity that is rapidly fossilizing. Tamanna, meanwhile, is not a villain; she is a pragmatist. She understands that artistry without an audience is just a diary entry. He embodies the archetype of the curmudgeonly purist—a