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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.
News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Manoj Bajpayee SHUTS Down Rumours Of Being First Choice For Rang De Basanti: 'Matlab Kuch Bhi'
Manoj Bajpayee shuts down rumours that he was the original choice for Rang De Basanti, reacting with humour to screenwriter Kamlesh Pandey's recent viral claim. Manoj Bajpayee has finally responded to the viral claim that he was the original pick for the iconic role Aamir Khan played in Rang De Basanti—and he did so with a healthy dose of sarcasm and humour. The chatter started after screenwriter Kamlesh Pandey, who co-wrote Rang De Basanti, said in an interview with Ravya Sarda that Manoj had signed on for the role before Aamir came into the picture. Kamlesh shared, '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." The quote quickly sparked a flurry of headlines suggesting that Manoj Bajpayee had nearly replaced Aamir in what would become a modern classic. But the Family Man star was quick to shut the door on this version of events. On Thursday, Bajpayee reposted one such report on X (formerly Twitter), simply writing: 'Matlab kuch bhi 😂." A second post followed, with the actor adding: 'And who is the producer who said this? Naam to bata!! SM pe itne khali lota le ke baithe hai." His blunt response not only dismissed the rumours but also poked fun at how quickly misinformation spreads online. Matlab kuch bhi 😄 — manoj bajpayee (@BajpayeeManoj) June 26, 2025 Released in 2006, Rang De Basanti went on to become one of the most influential films of the decade, blending youth angst, patriotism, and social commentary in a gripping narrative. Aamir Khan's role as DJ remains one of the most celebrated performances of his career. Meanwhile, Manoj Bajpayee is preparing for his much-awaited return as Srikant Tiwari in The Family Man Season 3. Earlier this week, Prime Video confirmed the new season with an Instagram post that read: 'All eyes on our family men #TheFamilyManOnPrime, New Season, Coming Soon." The poster tagged returning cast members including Priyamani, Sharib Hashmi, and the show's creators Raj & DK. Also tagged were actors like Sundeep Kishan, Shreya Dhanwantary, Jugal Hansraj, Darshan Kumar, Dalip Tahil, Seema Biswas, Vipin Kumar Sharma, and Harman Singha. Fans were especially thrilled to see Gul Panag—who appeared in Season 1—return to the ensemble. Though a release date hasn't been confirmed yet, the buzz surrounding The Family Man Season 3 is already building. And if Manoj's recent social media responses are any indication, he's not just returning to action—he's doing it with sharp wit fully intact. First Published:
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Manoj Bajpayee was first choice for Rang De Basanti instead of Aamir Khan? Actor reacts with a tweet
Actor Manoj Bajpayee has quashed rumours of being the original pick for Rang De Basanti instead of Aamir Khan. He set the record straight with wit and a dash of humour. Also read: DYK: Not Aamir Khan, but Manoj Bajpayee was the first choice for cult classic Rang De Basanti Rang De Basanti was released in 2006 and starred Aamir Khan in the lead role. The conversation around Manoj being the first choice instead of Aamir in the film gained momentum after Kamlesh Pandey, one of the screenwriters on the film, made the claim during a chat with Ravya Sarda for her YouTube show. Manoj reacted to the buzz on Thursday through a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. Reposting the link of one such report, Manoj wrote, 'Matlab kuch bhi (whatever) (laughing emoji).' In another tweet, he mentioned, 'And who is the producer who said this? Naam to bata!! SM pe itne khali lota le ke baithe hai (Please share the name. Why are you so idle on social media).' In the interview, Kamlesh said, '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". Released in 2006, Rang De Basanti revolves around a group of carefree friends, who turn rebellious and take on the government with a drastic measure to make a point against corruption in India. When it comes to his work schedule, Manoj will soon be back with the third season of Family Man. He will be reprising the role of Srikant Tiwari. The makers shared an official update on the new season earlier this week. On Tuesday, Prime Video dropped the official announcement of season 3 with a new Instagram post. Sharing the poster of season 3, the makers mentioned in the caption: 'All eyes on our family men #TheFamilyManOnPrime, New Season, Coming Soon.' The joint post tagged the cast members, including Manoj, Priyamani, Sharib Hashmi and directors Raj & DK. Tamil star Sundeep Kishan, Jugal Hansraj, Shreya Dhanwantary, Darshan Kumar, Dalip Tahil, Seema Biswas, Vipin Kumar Sharma, and Harman Singha were also tagged. Gul Panag, who was seen in season 1, is also set to return to the show. No release date has been announced for The Family Man season 3 so far.
Pink Villa
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
The Family Man Season 3: Manoj Bajpayee returns as Srikant Tiwari with a new mission, fans can't keep calm
The Family Man is among the most popular web shows of Indian cinema. Created by Raj & DK, the much-loved series is returning with a new season featuring Manoj Bajpayee in his iconic role of Srikant Tiwari. The makers have dropped the first look poster, which has taken the excitement among fans a notch higher. While sharing the poster, Prime Video wrote, 'All eyes on our family men (with eye emoticon) #TheFamilyManOnPrime, New Season, Coming Soon.' In the shared poster, Manoj Bajpayee can be seen in an intense look surrounded by masked gunmen, promising another raw and thrilling chapter to the fans. Not only fans but also Samantha, Sharib Hashmi, and Shreya Dhanwanthry reacted to the announcement. Samantha, who played the main antagonist in The Family Man Season 2, shared the announcement poster on her Instagram story and wrote, '#TheFamilyManOnPrimeVideo isssssss backkkk (with three fire emoticons) Coming Soon.' Other cast members, Sharib Hashmi and Shreya Dhanwanthry, also expressed their excitement on the post. The Family Man Season 3 release date: Who will play the main antagonist? Though the release date of the upcoming season has not been locked, it is expected to arrive soon on Prime Video. Jaideep Ahlawat is reportedly playing the main antagonist, adding more anticipation for the new season. However, an official announcement about his casting is still awaited. Apart from Jaideep Ahlawat and Manoj Bajpayee, The Family Man Season 3 also stars Priya Mani, Sharib Hashmi, Shreya Dhanwanthry, Ashlesha Thakur, Vipin Sharma, Dalip Tahil, Seema Biswas, Gul Panag and others. The third season of the popular web series is expected to have some crossover with the characters of Raj & DK's Farzi, as both come from similar cinematic universes. For the unversed, Manoj Bajpayee was seen as Srikant Tiwari in a cameo role in the Shahid Kapoor and Vijay Sethupathi-starrer show. Soon after the release of The Family Man Season 3, the director-duo will move on to the next season of Farzi. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates.
Economic Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
The Family Man Season 3 first look teases big update. Who is Manoj Bajpayee's new villian? Expected release date, cast
The Family Man Season 3 has been officially announced by Prime Video, with Manoj Bajpayee returning as Srikant Tiwari. The new season promises high-stakes drama as Jaideep Ahlawat joins the cast in a major antagonist role. The poster reveal sparked excitement among fans and cast members alike. While no release date has been confirmed, reports suggest a possible Diwali 2025 premiere. The series, created by Raj & DK, is currently in post-production and will continue to explore Srikant's double life as a government agent and family man. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The Family Man Season 3 Announcement Buzz Returning Cast and New Faces Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Popular in Panache Production Update and Release Timeline After a long wait, the highly-anticipated third season of The Family Man has been officially announced by Prime Video. The hit Indian spy thriller, headlined by Manoj Bajpayee as Srikant Tiwari, is set to make a comeback, with a fresh poster and an expanded cast hinting at major developments ahead. Fans of the action-packed series have flooded social media with excitement, following the recent unveiling of the new Video confirmed the new season through an Instagram post, accompanied by a poster that puts Manoj Bajpayee front and center. The intense visual shows the actor surrounded by shadowy figures with guns, reflecting the looming danger his character Srikant Tiwari will likely face. The caption read, 'All eyes on our family men #TheFamilyManOnPrime, New Season, Coming Soon.'This announcement sparked immediate fan reactions online, with comments expressing relief, anticipation, and requests for a release within the year. Several cast members, including Shreya Dhanwanthary and Sharib Hashmi, also reacted to the update, celebrating the reunion of the show's core team. Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who played the antagonist in Season 2, also shared her enthusiasm for the series' long-time cast members like Priyamani, Sharib Hashmi, Ashlesha Thakur, Vedant Sinha, and Shreya Dhanwanthary are returning, the biggest addition this season is Jaideep Ahlawat. Known for his powerful performances, Ahlawat is set to take on a pivotal role as the antagonist opposite Bajpayee. In a previous interview, Bajpayee had revealed that Ahlawat was cast nearly two years ago and praised his contribution to the upcoming season, calling it a 'massive and beautiful' addition to the insiders suggest that Ahlawat's character will directly confront Srikant Tiwari, promising an intense onscreen face-off. His involvement has already heightened curiosity among fans, many of whom are eager to see the two critically acclaimed actors share screen space in a conflict-driven from the regular cast, Season 3 will also see the return of Gul Panag and the inclusion of new members like Tamil actor Sundeep Kishan, Jugal Hansraj, Darshan Kumar, Seema Biswas, Vipin Sharma, and Harman Singha. The blend of seasoned actors and fresh additions is expected to deepen the storyline and add new dimensions to the series' geopolitical an exact release date has not been confirmed, reports indicate that filming has wrapped up and the series is now in post-production. Sources suggest that the makers are targeting a release in the second half of 2025, potentially around Diwali. Bajpayee also hinted that the team is currently working on the final touches, which suggests an official date might be announced in the coming two successful seasons behind it, The Family Man has built a strong fanbase. The return of familiar characters and the introduction of new adversaries has only heightened anticipation. Social media has been buzzing with requests for an early release, and the casting of Jaideep Ahlawat has added even more weight to expectations.
