Swanand Kirkire is all set to take on a new role in his career as he makes his debut as a show producer with the upcoming Prime Video series. Bandwala. The series is co-produced by Swanand along with Ankur Tiwari and will see him venturing into a long-form story for the first time. Apart from producing the series, Swanand will also be seen playing the lead role in the show.
Swanand Kirkire debuts as show creator with Prime Video series Bandwale
Bandwala They are expected to explore themes rooted in music and narrative, bringing together their interests in storytelling and performance. Speaking about his beginnings as a show producer, Swanand shared, “For a very long time, stories have been with me, some through music, some through characters, and some quietly in my mind.” He said that the format of a series allowed the story to unfold in a more detailed manner. He said, “Bandwalls are the result of stories that eventually find a form that allows them to breathe over time.”
Talking about balancing his responsibilities as both a producer and actor, Swanand said, “It’s a different responsibility when you’re shaping an entire world while living inside it as a character.” He also shared that working on the series format required a more layered approach, where writing, performances, and overall world-building needed to be connected throughout. Swanand noted that the experience led him to collaborate more closely with the team and trust the storytelling process, especially since the story unfolds over a longer period of time than in films.
with BandwalaSwanand Kirkire continued his acting journey and made his debut as a show producer. This series is ready to stream on Prime Video.
