Randeep, played by Divyenndu, enters the story as a man tired of running from his past. He comes to Delhi hoping the crowded lanes will somehow drown his thoughts. But the city has other plans. Instead of peace, he finds chaos — the loud markets, restless nights, unpredictable faces, and the strange loneliness that comes even when thousands surround you. His search for calm becomes the emotional thread that carries the drama forward.
Then comes Nayonika, played by Patralekhaa, who brings a very different kind of energy. She is bold, sharp, and unafraid to speak the truth that society loves to avoid. From her very first scene, the show makes it clear that she has learned to live under constant judgment. Neighbours whisper, people stare, and assumptions follow her everywhere she goes. But she refuses to let any of it break her. Her courage doesn’t look loud — it looks lived in, as if every word she speaks has been shaped by years of fighting for simple respect.
The show starts by letting us slip gently into both their lives. There is no rush, no big twist thrown at the start. Instead, the drama allows their emotions to slowly take shape. Randeep’s restlessness and Nayonika’s fire look opposite at first, but the more we see them, the more we feel the strange connection forming between them. It is not romantic at the start — it is recognition—two people who see through each other’s masks more clearly than they expected.
Badnaam Gali also uses Delhi like a living character. The city is loud, unpredictable, exhausting, and yet strangely comforting to those who have nowhere else to go. The show captures this balance well. Some of the strongest moments happen in everyday scenes — a tense conversation in a corridor, a bitter neighbour’s comment, a silence shared between the leads after a tiring day.
The drama is not without flaws. Some side characters feel unnecessary, and a few scenes stretch longer than needed. But the heart of the show remains strong because of the leads. Patralekhaa brings depth and quiet anger, while Divyenndu gives the story its softness.
Together, they make Badnaam Gali a sharp, engaging micro-drama about judgment, survival, and unexpected connection.
Iwmbuzz Rating: 3.5/5
