Over the past week, Bandish Bandits Season two has been making waves across the film fraternity, earning accolades from some of the biggest names in the industry. From heartfelt appreciation by Kunal Kemmu, Aparshakti Khurana, Soha Ali Khan, Sunny Kaushal to Ananya Panday’s love for the show—each has celebrated this extraordinary musical drama. And now, joining the chorus of praise is none other than the versatile filmmaker Karan Johar, who shared his admiration for the series in his quintessentially eloquent style.
With widely popular songs till date in his own films, Karan highlighted the show’s unique take on the eternal clash between preserving India’s rich musical heritage and embracing contemporary influences like K-pop and hip-hop. Describing it as “a gharana of love, anguish, and tradition,” he shared how the series struck a deep chord with him, making him “ponder and admire in equal measure.” He praised the narrative’s exploration of unfulfilled love and the ideological tug-of-war between purity and modernity, calling the musical drama a “melange of mohabbat” that left his heart thumping with emotion.