National Award-winning actor Manoj Bajpayee has officially completed shooting for the third season of the acclaimed streaming series The Family Man. The announcement was subtly made through his Instagram Stories, where the actor shared a behind-the-scenes (BTS) picture from the shoot.
In The Family Man, Bajpayee plays Srikant Tiwari, a middle-class family man who doubles as an intelligence officer for the Threat Analysis and Surveillance Cell (TASC), a fictitious branch of the National Investigation Agency. Known for its gripping narrative and sharp dialogues, the series has been a fan favorite since its debut.
A Look Back at the Series: The first season was announced in June 2018, with filming taking place across Mumbai, Delhi, Kerala, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh, concluding by May 2019. The second season, which featured Samantha Ruth Prabhu as the main antagonist, was filmed between November 2019 and September 2020. Directed by Raj and DK, with co-writers Suman Kumar and Sumit Arora, the series has become a benchmark in Indian digital entertainment.
Season three is set to delve into geopolitical themes, teasing a storyline linking the Covid-19 pandemic to a potential attack on India’s northeastern states, orchestrated as a diversion.
Manoj Bajpayee: A Storied Career: With four National Film Awards and two Asia Pacific Screen Awards, Manoj Bajpayee has cemented his place as one of India’s most versatile actors. His career highlights include critically acclaimed films like Satya, Kaun, Gangs of Wasseypur, Aligarh, Sonchiriya, and Gulmohar. The latter, where he starred alongside Sharmila Tagore, earned him his fourth National Award for a compelling performance.
Upcoming Manoj Bajpayee Movies in 2025
Fans of Bajpayee can look forward to a diverse slate of films in 2025, showcasing his range as an actor:
- Silent Echoes: A psychological thriller where Bajpayee plays a reclusive writer whose past comes back to haunt him.
- Borders Unknown: A gripping drama exploring the life of a border security officer, balancing national duty and personal dilemmas.
- The Last Prayer: A poignant tale about faith and resilience set in a small Himalayan village.
- Chakravyuh: A modern-day political drama inspired by the Mahabharata, with Bajpayee essaying the role of a cunning strategist.
With the highly anticipated The Family Man season 3 and an impressive lineup of films, 2025 is shaping up to be another milestone year for the celebrated actor.
