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Pink Villa
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
The Family Man Season 3 Promo: Everyone's favorite spy Srikant Tiwari aka Manoj Bajpayee returns with another big mission
Manoj Bajpayee starrer The Family Man is back in action as the makers are here with season 3. Following the thrilling missions of Srikant Tiwari once again, Amazon Prime Video drops a new promo, making it an official announcement. Sharing the update, the streaming platform penned, 'The wait is over. New season. New mission. #TheFamilyManOnPrime, coming soon in 2025.' Watch Manoj Bajpayee return as Srikant Tiwari in The Family Man S3 With a new promo, The Family Man is officially back in action and making its return this year. From the onset of the series itself, the spy actioner has managed to leave the audience on the edge of their seats with thrilling moments. The Family Man Season 1 & 2 The first season introduced us to Srikant Tiwari's world, an ordinary family man who works at Threat Analysis and Surveillance Cell (TASC), part of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) of India. Along with his partner, JK Talpade, the senior officer focuses on investigating a potential terrorist attack. Along with his professional life, he must also balance his unsettling family life being a married man and father of two children. Coming to the second season of the show, Srikant Tiwari and his team focused on a mission against Tamil Tigers-esque military resistance from Sri Lanka. The subsequent season showcased Samantha Ruth Prabhu in a key role. Now, after 4 years of waiting, The Family Man is back in action with a new mission. As per the preview showcased at the end of Season 2, the COVID-19 pandemic takes the stage, acting as a link for China to attack the North-Eastern Indian states. How Srikant manages to thwart the country's security threat is likely to form the narrative of the 3rd season. Cast and crew of The Family Man The Family Man web series features Manoj Bajpayee in the lead role as Srikant Tiwari. Alongside him, the ensemble cast includes performers like Sharib Hashmi, Priyamani, Ashlesha Thakur, Vedant Sinha, Sharad Kelkar, and many more in key roles. In the 3rd season, actors like Jaideep Ahlawat, Nimrat Kaur, Sundeep Kishan, and more join as new additions. The screenplay for S3 was co-penned by Raj, DK, and Suman Kumar, with dialogue by Sumit Arora.
Indian Express
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Manoj Bajpayee calls himself a ‘life and relationship counsellor' in The Family Man Season 3 announcement video. Watch
Good news for fans of The Family Man: creators Raj & DK and lead actor Manoj Bajpayee are officially returning with a brand-new season of the hit series. Streaming platform Amazon Prime Video released an official announcement video today, confirming that Season 3 is on its way. The upcoming season will see Manoj Bajpayee reprising his iconic role as Srikant Tiwari, often referred to as the 'James Bond of Chembur.' Joining him once again are key cast members including Priyamani (Suchitra Tiwari), Sharib Hashmi (JK Talpade), Ashlesha Thakur (Dhriti Tiwari), and Vedant Sinha (Atharv Tiwari), among others. Adding to the excitement is the introduction of new characters played by acclaimed actors Jaideep Ahlawat and Nimrat Kaur. Jaideep, known for his role in Paatal Lok, joins the series as a primary antagonist. A brief glimpse of his character was teased in the announcement video. Nimrat Kaur will also feature as a formidable new adversary whom Srikant will have to confront. The central conflict for Srikant Tiwari has always been balancing national duty with his responsibilities at home. In the Season 3 announcement video, when a stranger asks him what he does for a living, he replies in his trademark dry humour, 'I'm a life and relationship counsellor.' Season 2 of The Family Man concluded on an intriguing note, hinting at a new geopolitical angle involving the Northeast, as well as the mysterious mission codenamed 'Project Guan Yu.' The finale also left viewers with a cliff-hanger, a tense moment between Srikant and Suchitra, as she appeared on the verge of revealing a life-altering secret, casting uncertainty over their relationship. Also Read | 'Manoj Bajpayee and I paid Rs 2,000 rent per month when we moved to Mumbai, it's not possible today,' says Saurabh Shukla Speaking about their vision for Season 3, creators, directors, and writers Raj & DK shared: 'With each season, we challenge ourselves to elevate the story, scale, and performances, making them even more entertaining than the last. We're grateful for our fans' patience. Season 3 will push Srikant and his team to their limits, plunging them into a world of intense danger and personal challenges that will profoundly shake their bonds, all while Srikant simultaneously grapples with a new family dynamic. They'll face off against formidable new nemeses, and we're thrilled to announce that Jaideep and Nimrat will be joining our cast as these exciting antagonists. The Prime Video team has been a fantastic collaborator in bringing this new season to life.' With its gripping storytelling, complex characters, and socio-political themes, The Family Man has become one of India's most successful streaming franchises. Season 3 promises even more action, emotion, and suspense as it raises the stakes higher than ever before.
Hindustan Times
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
The Family Man season 3 teaser: Manoj Bajpayee faces ‘desi Winter Soldier' Jaideep Ahlawat, fans love the GoW reunion
Jun 27, 2025 07:13 PM IST The Family Man season 3 teaser: Prime Video India dropped the first glimpse of the upcoming season of The Family Man, one of the most anticipated releases of the year. The minute-long video traced the journey of Manoj Bajpayee's Srikant Tiwari from 2019 to 2025, giving a sneak peek into all the action and mayhem that awaits this season. (Also read: The Family Man season 3 officially announced: Manoj Bajpayee is in the crosshairs in first poster, Tamil star joins cast) The Family Man season 3 teaser: It is Manoj Bajpayee Vs Jaideep Ahlawat this time! This season, when a stranger asks Srikant about his occupation, he shyly replies, 'Life and relationships counsellor!' His wife Suchitra (played by Priyamani) can only roll her eyes at him. The teaser then gives a glimpse of the action and thrill that awaits this season, with encounters and bomb blasts taking place. Nimrat Kaur makes a brief appearance, but it is Jaideep Ahlawat's presence at the very end that caught the attention of fans. Although his face is covered with a black cloth, fans identified Jaideep because of the intensity of his eyes in just one glimpse. Fan reactions Reacting to the teaser, a fan commented: 'Jaideep Ahlawat! From a protagonist in Paatal Lok to an antagonist in The Family Man S3! Can't wait!' A second fan said, 'Oh man.. Jaideep Ahawat. Crazy look! couldn't ask for more. Worth the wait… Looking forward to this now.' One fan compared Jaideep's look in the show to the Winter Soldier from the MCU. 'Desi Winter Soldier,' read the comment. Many fans noted that the two actors had appeared together (but not shared screen) in the 2012 cult classic Gangs of Wasseypur. In the Anurag Kashyap film, Jaideep played Shahid Khan, the father of Manoj's Sardar Khan. Written by Raj, DK, and Suman Kumar, featuring dialogues by Sumit Arora, the series is directed by Raj & DK, with Suman Kumar and Tusshar Seyth joining as directors this season. Season 3 raises the stakes as Srikant faces off against new adversaries in Jaideep Ahlawat and Nimrat Kaur, finding himself navigating uncharted territories while confronting threats and enemies from both within and beyond the nation's borders. No release date has been announced for The Family Man season 3 so far.
NDTV
a day ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Manoj Bajpayee Shuts Down Rumours That He Was First Choice For Aamir Khan's Rang De Basanti: " Matlab Kuch Bhi"
Manoj Bajpayee reacted to the viral rumour that he was the first choice for Aamir Khan's role in Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's Rang De Basanti. Slamming the rumour in a hilarious way, the Family Man actor shared on his X, handle "Matlab kuch bhi (you can say anything)." What's Happening Manoj Bajpayee shared a social media post which read, "Manoj Bajpayee was first choice for Rang De Basanti, not Aamir Khan, says producer after 18 years." Sharing the post, he wrote, "And who is the producer who said this? Naam to bata!! SM pe itne khali lota le ke baithe hai (On social media, people have nothing better things to do)." Sharing the same post, he mentioned in another X post, "Matlab kuch bhi (you can say anything)." The chatter around Manoj Bajpayee being the first choice for the 2006 film started after Kamlesh Pandey(co-writer of the film) said in an interview with Ravya Sarda that Manoj Bajpayee had signed the film before Aamir came on board. "We had been roaming around with the script of the film for 6 years, and no one was ready to make that film. We had signed Manoj for the role that Aamir played finally. We thought we would make a small film; we didn't have a big budget. The moment Aamir heard the script, he told us that he wanted to do the film, and he even got AR Rahman to come on the project. UTV, who had rejected the film twice in the past, immediately said yes to it," he said during the interview. After his interview went viral, several portals put out articles that the Satya star was supposed to play Aamir Khan's role in the film. Matlab kuch bhi 😄 — manoj bajpayee (@BajpayeeManoj) June 26, 2025 And who is the producer who said this? Naam to bata !! SM pe itne khali lota le ke baithe hai ! 😄😄 — manoj bajpayee (@BajpayeeManoj) June 26, 2025 About Rang De Basanti The film stars an ensemble cast including Aamir Khan, Siddharth (in his Hindi debut), Atul Kulkarni, Sharman Joshi, Kunal Kapoor, British actress Alice Patten (in her Hindi debut), Waheeda Rehman, and Soha Ali Khan. The film is a social and political critique of the government in power (back then). The film achieved a cult status in the following years. In A Nutshell Manoj Bajpayee shut down the rumours that he was the first choice for Aamir Khan's role in Rang De Basanti through his tongue-in-cheek X posts.
Mint
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
‘Kuch Bhi!': Manoj Bajpayee breaks silence on claims that he was offered Aamir Khan's role in Rang De Basanti
'Family Man' actor Manoj Bajpayee has reacted to reports claiming that he was once offered Aamir Khan's role in Bollywood's iconic 2006 movie Rang de Basanti. A media report claimed that the makers of the film waited six years for him to respond before giving away the fan-favourite DJ's role to Aamir. Manoj rejected the claims of being offered Rang de Basanti in place of Aamir Khan. 'Matlab kuch bhi,' he tweeted alongside an emoji. 'Manoj Bajpayee was the first choice for Rang de Basanti, not Aamir Khan,' a Times of India report claimed, citing screenwriter Kamlesh Pandey. Kamlesh reportedly made these claims on Ravya Sarda's YouTube show. 'The film got delayed by 6 years as Manoj didn't respond,' the report further said, claiming that it was originally planned as a small-budget film and faced multiple rejections. Rang De Basanti featured a stellar ensemble cast including Aamir Khan, Siddharth, Soha Ali Khan, R Madhavan, Kunal Kapoor, and Sharman Joshi. Alice Patten, Anupam Kher, Waheeda Rehman, Kirron Kher, and Atul Kulkarni also appeared in the movie directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra. Manoj Bajpayee will soon make his OTT comeback as Srikant Tiwari in The Family Man 3. In a recently unveiled poster for the show, Manoj can be seen at the centre, surrounded by masked men, hinting at another high-stakes mission for the undercover intelligence officer. The actor plays a middle-class man balancing family life while secretly working for the Threat Analysis and Surveillance Cell (TASC), a fictional branch of India's National Investigation Agency. The release date for this highly anticipated season of Amazon Prime Video's hit web series is yet to be announced. However, in an earlier interview, the actor told OTTplay that Family Man 3 will air in November this year.
