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There is an abundance of activity in the second season of the well-regarded Bandish Bandits. Director Anand Pandit and screenwriter Amritpal Singh Bindra dive into the debate on shastriya versus modern sangeet with just this much of a penetrative gaze as to ensure that the viewers’ interests remain unflagging.

The series not keen on exploring the debate on classicism and modernity at length. What Bandish Bandits wants to do, and does with much charm and some sensitivity, is to tell a sturdy attention-holding story.

When we meet Radhe Rathod this season, he is at the crossroads. The Gharana no longer commands the respect it once used, though luckily the series still does.

The crumbling climate of the classical legacy propels Radhe’s journey away from home in Season 2. It is a tumultuous journey in search of a befitting climax to the show.

On the other side, the contemporary singer Tamanna Sharma...

Even though Holi 2024 has passed, the festive spirit continues to linger as celebrities share glimpses of their celebrations on social media. Bollywood icon Priyanka Chopra Jonas, currently in India with her husband Nick Jonas and daughter Malti Marie, treated fans to glimpses of their Holi festivities. Among the highlights was a fun video of Priyanka’s sister, Mannara Chopra, dancing exuberantly to the beat of dhol drums.

In the lively video shared by Priyanka, Mannara can be seen adorned in casual attire, immersed in the joy of the festival as she dances energetically. Another clip captures Mannara fully engrossed in the celebration alongside loved ones, highlighting the festive fervor shared among family.

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Taking to Instagram, Priyanka expressed gratitude to friends Tamanna Sharma and Sudeep Dutt for curating such a warm and inviting atmosphere for their family’s Holi celebration.