Bandar Review: The Bandar gets trapped in Anurag Kashyap's claustrophobic, Gutsy Punch!
After surviving its share of controversies, Anurag Kashyap’s latest directorial, Bandar , has finally landed on ZEE5. Fronted by Bobby Deol alongside a solid ensemble—including Sapna Pabbi, Sanya Malhotra, Saba Azad, and Jitendra Joshi—the film uses the #MeToo movement as a lens to scrutinize the Indian judicial system and the grim realities of its prisons. Across its 135-minute runtime, the film quickly establishes its core conflict while adhering to a standard three-act structure. However, the narrative soon feels cluttered with an excess of characters and chaotic subplots. While this restless energy carries Anurag Kashyap’s signature stamp, it never quite coalesces. Still, even when the screenplay meanders, Aarti Bajaj’s razor-sharp editing and Bobby Deol’s acting masterclass keep you hooked. Also worthy of note is Sapna Pabbi, who channels Nicki from Obsession in one standout scene. By the time Bandar wraps up, the familiarity is hard to miss. The tense prison portions instantly ...
