Bandwaale
By Roop Lakhani - 01:02:00
I loved watching this simple yet deeply touching web series on Amazon Prime — Bandwaale.
Sometimes we don’t expect much from a story, and yet it quietly enters our heart and leaves something behind that stays long after the screen fades to black.
For me, the most powerful moment was the final heart poem — the monologue that begins with the feeling of “knock knock… dil… kya chahiye… main khatam ho gaya…” I don’t have the exact words of the poem, but I can surely express what I felt — and perhaps that matters more.
Maybe because it felt so close to the essence of my own book, Nine Untold Truths About Heart’s Intelligence.
Back to the series — it did not feel like just a poem. It felt like an inner conversation many of us carry silently within ourselves but rarely dare to hear aloud.
The “knock knock” felt symbolic — like the heart knocking on the door of the self after being ignored for far too long.
How many times does our heart knock gently, and we pretend not to hear?
We stay busy.
We follow routines.
We are conditioned to be 'miss nice gal or nice boy's
We show up where we are expected to be even when our soul feels tired.
We learn to please others more easily than we learn to listen to ourselves.
We go ahead with chase
We are responsible and dutiful.
We dream deeply, yet courage to chase those dreams often feels distant.
The poem captures that exact moment when the unconscious mind finally reaches the conscious self.
Knock knock.
It is the suppressed emotion asking to be seen.
It is the inner truth asking for space.
It is the soul whispering: “What do you really want?”
For most of our lives, we move through roles and responsibilities — building identities around expectations, achievements, survival, and emotional defenses.
Somewhere along the way, the heart becomes quieter, but it never stops speaking.
And then comes the moment of exhaustion.
When the character expresses feeling finished or empty, it does not feel like defeat. It feels like ego exhaustion — the collapse of an identity that was built to perform, to survive, or to belong.
Psychologically, this is a powerful transition.
The false self begins to dissolve, and the authentic self starts searching for space to emerge.
This stage feels raw.
Vulnerable.
Almost uncomfortable.
The heart is no longer silent, and the mind cannot escape its deeper truth anymore.
What begins as emptiness slowly becomes an identity reset — a phase where old patterns fall away before a new self is born.
The poem shifts from seeking validation outside to listening inward.
“What does my heart want?”
This question is simple, yet it carries immense weight. Because answering it requires honesty — and honesty requires courage.
Perhaps that is why the poem triggers such deep emotional release in viewers. Many people may not consciously understand why they feel moved, but something inside recognizes the dialogue. It mirrors a universal inner conversation that almost everyone has experienced but rarely expresses openly.
When vulnerability is allowed without apology, it gives silent permission to others to soften too.
The repetition of “knock knock” works like a mantra. It bypasses logic and touches emotional memory directly. It feels rhythmic, meditative — almost like the heart gently calling us back to ourselves.
There is also surrender hidden in those words.
Humans spend so much energy trying to control life, trying to hold everything together. When the character reaches a point of surrender — “I am finished” — it releases tension. Viewers feel relief because surrender is not failure; it is a return to truth.
This resonates deeply with my journey explored in my other book, Wings to Freedom, where I share personal experiences along with practical insights into why choosing inner freedom often means stepping beyond society’s “must do’s” and listening instead to the quiet wisdom within.
The deepest layer of this poem lies in the space between identities.
The old self cannot continue.
The new self has not fully formed yet.
This in-between space is sacred and fragile. It often brings tears because it touches a universal longing — the longing to be authentic, to live honestly, to finally hear what the heart has been trying to say all along.
Watching this scene reminded me deeply of the themes explored in Nine Untold Truths About Heart’s Intelligence. The heart is not just an emotional center; it is a deeper intelligence — one that communicates through subtle signals long before the mind understands.
The heart does not shout.
It knocks.
And when we ignore it long enough, life eventually creates moments where we cannot avoid listening anymore.
In that moment, the heart becomes a teacher. The conversation becomes deeply personal — not just for the character on screen, but for anyone willing to listen within.
Shalini Pandey, Zahaan Kapoor, and Swanand Kirkire beautifully carry this story of music, madness, and message.
It is often said that the heart cannot lie. The moment we move away from truth, we feel heaviness — and that heaviness itself becomes the signal.
The knocking becomes awakening.
Awakening to truth.
Dropping masks, pretensions, and protective walls.
Perhaps the most powerful realization is this:
The heart never stops knocking.
Dear readers, when are you going to open the door — and what do you think your heart has been trying to tell you all along?
Do read the book if you resonate with the above, here is the link
1. Nine Untold Truths About Heart’s Intelligence – Unlocking the Wisdom Within
https://youtu.be/i18toVuFbhc?feature=shared
A journey into the intelligence of the heart and inner awareness.
You can buy the book with this link
Nine Untold Truths About Heart's Intelligence: Unlocking The Wisdom Within
https://amzn.in/d/042dNT8O
2. Wings to Freedom – Unchaining Yourself from People-Pleasers and Toxic Patterns
https://youtu.be/h0ThfKWOCas?si=r4wiYDTpB55lFJom
A soulful exploration of emotional conditioning, inner child wounds, and reclaiming self-worth.
You can buy the book with this link
Wings to Freedom: Unchaining Yourself from People Pleasers and Toxic Patterns.
https://amzn.in/d/0fsB7i15
Do share your thoughts
Awaiting for your heartfilled sharings
Roop Lakhani
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