Bandish Bandits 2: Rajesh Tailang Shares How His Dad’s Unfulfilled Musical Dreams Shaped His Role

India’s most-loved musical drama, Bandish Bandits is all set to make a spectacular return with its much-awaited second season on Prime Video. While the upcoming season’s music album has already been garnering praise galore – tugging at the heartstrings of audiences far and wide – the series promises to continue its compelling fusion of love, tradition, and melody in the next chapter of Radhe and Tamanna’s love story. Adding depth and gravitas to the narrative is celebrated actor Rajesh Tailang, who reprises the role of Rajendra, Radhe’s father, in the second season. It’s a lesser-known fact that Rajesh hails from the prestigious Bikaner Gharana, a lineage steeped in rich musical traditions, helping him infuse his real-life musical heritage into his nuanced portrayal of the character. As fans eagerly count down to the trailer launch of their favourite series, the actor sheds light on his personal connection to music and how it has shaped his powerful performance in Bandish Bandits.

Reflecting on his character’s deep musical roots and his own background, Rajesh Tailang shared “Interestingly, when Anand, our director, cast me for the role, he had no idea about my deep-rooted musical lineage or that I hail from Rajasthan-specifically, Bikaner. Music runs in my blood. While my character, Rajendra, represents the Jodhpur Gharana, I come from the Bikaner Gharana in real life. In the first season, I drew heavily from my father’s life for my portrayal. He couldn’t pursue music because, as the eldest in the family, he had to take on the family’s responsibilities. He started a business instead, but the pain of letting go of his musical passion was always palpable. That emotional conflict became the foundation of my character in season one.”

Rajesh further added, “Season two is an even more emotional journey for me because, in a way, my father’s unfulfilled dreams are coming alive through my portrayal. When Anand discovered this personal connection, he was thrilled and said he couldn’t have imagined a better fit for the role.”

Produced by Amritpal Singh Bindra, and directed by Anand Tiwari, the Leo Media Collective Private Limited production will see the return of its versatile cast including Ritwik Bhowmik, Shreya Chaudhry, Sheeba Chaddha, Atul Kulkarni, Rajesh Tailang, and Kunaal Roy Kapur, along with new cast members, Divya Dutta, Rohan Gurbaxani, Yashaswini Dayama, Aaliyah Qureshi, and Saurabh Nayyar in pivotal roles. Bandish Bandits Season two will exclusively premiere on December 13 on Prime Video in India and in over 240 countries and territories worldwide.