3 years, 6 months ago

‘The Family Man 2’ series review: An ever-dependable Manoj Bajpayee and a fiery Samantha Akkineni lead the fun, absorbing series

In the thick of things and trying to avert an imminent threat, a group of National Investigation Agency officers ruminate on why politicians can’t look at an issue without being driven by the politics of it all. Season 1 of Raj and DK’s The Family Man was an absorbing, though a tad overdrawn, story of how these invisible and unsung heroes, led by Srikant Tiwari, counter a terror operation. The Family Man 2 Cast: Manoj Bajpayee, Samantha Akkineni, Priyamani Direction: Raj and DK Streaming on: Amazon Prime Video A follow-up to a worthwhile series is usually tricky and weighed down by expectations. At one point, when Srikant and buddy officer Talpade struggle with Tamil on arriving in Chennai, one of them says something like ‘just because you speak Hindi, don’t assume the entire world does so too’. A bulk of the new season’s conflict happens in Chennai, where a group of Sri Lankan Tamil liberation ideologues work covertly.

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Samantha Ruth Prabhu among the top 100 viewed Indian stars of the decade: I still feel like I’m just getting started

Hindustan Times

Having solidified her position as a Telugu star, Samantha expanded her reach with a notable role in the web series The Family Man 2. Now, as she claims the 13th spot in IMDb’s Top 100 Viewed Indian Stars of the Last Decade, Samantha expresses her hunger for more work and acclaim, stating, “I still feel like I’m just getting started. …

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Share a special bond with Manoj Bajapyee, fun to reunite with him: Sharib Hashmi on ‘Family Man' 3

Hindustan Times

Mumbai, Actor Sharib Hashmi says he shares a great bond with "The Family Man" co-star Manoj Bajpayee and was eagerly looking forward to reprise his role of JK Talpade in the show's upcoming season three. Share a special bond with Manoj Bajapyee, fun to reunite with him: Sharib Hashmi on ‘Family Man' 3 Created and directed by Raj Nidimoru and …

7 months ago

Manoj Bajpayee Reveals His Wife Didn't Want Him to Do The Family Man: 'Are You Doing This For Money?'

News 18

Actor Manoj Bajpayee has revealed that his wife Shabana Raza was against the idea of him starring in Raj and DK’s acclaimed show ‘The Family Man’, which she initially thought would be a demotion for an artist of his stature. Appearing on Ranveer Allahbadia’s podcast, the actor recalled, “When I was doing season one, my wife asked with concern, ‘Is …

7 months, 2 weeks ago

‘The Family Man Season 3’ begins shoot, Manoj Bajpayee to return as Srikant Tiwari

The Hindu

Manoj Bajpayee and team have commenced the shoot for The Family Man Season 3. Created by Raj & DK, the third season of the popular spy action series will stream on Prime Video. Bajpayee will reprise the popular character of Srikant Tiwari, an officer with the National Investigation Agency who maintains a low profile as a middle-class family man. In …

7 months, 2 weeks ago

Manoj Bajpayee-starrer 'The Family Man' season 3 goes on floors

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: Shooting has begun on the third season of Prime Video's "The Family Man", headlined by Manoj Bajpayee, the streamer said on Monday. Created and directed by Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK under their banner D2R Films, the much awaited installment of the action thriller series will bring back original cast members, including Bajpayee, Priyamani, Sharib Hashmi, Ashlesha Thakur, …

1 year ago

Naga Chaitanya says Samantha Ruth Prabhu's The Family Man ‘blew his mind’; reveals lesser-known fact about Aamir Khan

Hindustan Times

Naga Chaitanya revealed that he has seen the acclaimed series The Family Man, starring ex-wife and actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu. In a recent rapid-fire interview with Pinkvilla, when Naga Chaitanya was asked to name a recent web series that he loved, he instantly named The Family Man. What Naga Chaitanya said Naga Chaitanya was asked about one Indian web show …

1 year, 6 months ago

Fire, family and a fine filter: Anupama Chopra on Manoj Bajpayee

Hindustan Times

Twenty-five years ago, about a month after the release of Satya, I conducted an interview with director Ram Gopal Varma and actor Manoj Bajpayee for India Today magazine. The actor’s new film, Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai, was such a success on Zee5 that producers decided to run it in theatres too. The industry is morally bound to give me …

1 year, 6 months ago

Manoj Bajpayee reveals wife Shabana feared The Family Man would ruin his career: ‘She thought I was doing a serial’

Hindustan Times

Manoj Bajpayee's character of Srikant Tiwari in his debut web series, The Family Man, is one of his most loved characters. Now the actor has revealed that during the making of the show, his wife Shabana Raza had thought it was just a ‘serial’ and was afraid that the show would ruin Manoj's career. Manoj on starting work on The …

1 year, 9 months ago

News18 Showsha Reel Awards: Manoj Bajpayee Accepts Best Web Series Trophy for The Family Man 2

News 18

The News18 Showsha Reel Awards were recently held in Mumbai. Manoj Bajpyaee’s The Family Man bagged the Best Web Series Award in the Popular Choice category. Manoj Bajpayee was also honoured with the Best Actor In A Web Series award at the same event. Sharing the awards on his social media handle, the actor wrote, “Best Actor “Family Man 2" …

1 year, 9 months ago

News18 Showsha Reel Awards: Manoj Bajpayee Thanks Late Parents After Best Actor in a Web Series Win

News 18

Our favourite ‘Family Man’ Manoj Bajpayee was the proud winner of the Popular Choice Best Actor Award for Raj and DK’s Show The Family Man 2 at the News18 Showsha Reel Awards. The categories for the Awards were Popular Choice – Films, Popular Choice – Web Series and Jury Awards. He also expressed that he doesn’t want The Family Man …

1 year, 9 months ago

Manoj Bajpayee says wife Shabana thought The Family Man was a TV series

Hindustan Times

Manoj Bajpayee was one of the few actors from the Hindi film industry that said yes to a web series ahead of the OTT boom that took place during the pandemic. The actor has been playing Srikant Tiwari in Prime Video's The Family Man since 2019. The actor, who made his acting debut with a small role in Govind Nihalani's …

1 year, 10 months ago

Samantha Ruth Prabhu To Kajal Aggarwal, Telugu Actress Who Appeared On OTT Platforms

News 18

With the Covid-19 pandemic wreaking havoc in 2019, most theatres were shut to curtail the spread of the virus. Samantha Ruth Prabhu: Samantha Ruth Prabhu made her Hindi debut with the spy thriller series The Family Man. Now, the actress is busy shooting for the upcoming Amazon Prime Videos web series Citadel. Tamannaah Bhatia: Tamannaah made her digital debut in …

1 year, 10 months ago

Did Manoj Bajpayee hint at The Family Man season 3 release date? Here's what the actor has to say

India TV News

The Family Man is a crime drama starring Manoj Bajpayee in the lead, along with Sharib Hashmi and Priyamani in supporting roles. On Tuesday the lead actor, Manoj Bajpayee shared a video on his social media handle that is hinting towards the release date of the third season of The Family Man. Recently, The Family Man creators Raj Nidimoru and …

2 years, 2 months ago

Manoj Bajpayee Signs Untitled Courtroom Drama, To Reunite with Suparn Verma After The Family Man; Read Deets

News 18

Three-time National Film Awardee, Manoj Bajpayee, who has made an impression with every character he has ever depicted, announces his next, an untitled courtroom drama, backed by Vinod Bhanushali’s Bhanushali Studios Limited, Suparn S Verma and Zee Studios. Talking about the film, producer Vinod Bhanushali says, “Whenever Manoj Bajpayee comes on-screen, he makes you believe in the story, the character …

2 years, 9 months ago

Samantha Prabhu Shuts Down Trolls, Says 'Let's Gently Rewrite The Way We Measure And Understand A Person'

ABP News

New Delhi: Telugu actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu has been in the limelight both for her stellar performances and her stunning looks. Samantha who recently turned heads with her sizzling appearance at the Critics Choice Awards, is being trolled for her bold, revealing looks. Samantha continues, "Making snap judgments about a person simply based on the clothes they wear is quite …

2 years, 11 months ago

Samantha questions Akshay's behaviour he breaks into her home in new video

Hindustan Times

Akshay Kumar and Samantha Ruth Prabhu have come together on screen for the first time, though just for a television commercial for now. Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Akshay Kumar in a still from the ad. Another said on Twitter, “We love to see Akshay Kumar and Samanth Prabhu together in a movie.” One more fan said, “Hope this pair do …

2 years, 11 months ago

The best of 2021: From Bombay Begums to The Family Man 2; here are the OTT series you should watch

Firstpost

City Of Dreams 2 City Of Dreams produced by Applause Entertainment is about power, politics, and personal losses, not strictly in that order. The series retains its compelling core even while introducing new interesting characters who grow as the yawning arc of Maharashtra’s politics opens up to multiple interpretations. One of this season’s great joys is to watch the amazing …

3 years ago

How the great Indian family found a new cinematic language in 2021, from Gullak, The Family Man to Tabbar, Aarya

Firstpost

The Indian family has not disappeared from our screens as many anticipated, but has only found a new language to utter the old and rehearsed. To which effect the Indian family has not disappeared from our screens as many anticipated, but has only found a new language to utter the old and rehearsed. Then there was The Family Man Season …

3 years ago

Samantha Ruth Prabhu to play bisexual detective in first international project Arrangements of Love

Firstpost

Samantha Ruth Prabhu will be seen essaying the role of a Tamil bisexual woman who runs her own detective agency. South star Samantha Ruth Prabhu is currently making headlines as she has signed her next project with none other than director Philip John. According to an Indian Express report, Prabhu will be seen essaying the role of a Tamil bisexual …

3 years, 1 month ago

Samantha has a memorable time with The Family Man 2 team at IFFI 2021. See pics

India Today

Samantha and The Family Man 2 directors Raj and DK had a memorable time at the International Film Festival of India, which is currently taking place in Goa. SAMANTHA HAS A MEMORABLE TIME AT IFFI 2021 Samantha was in Chennai shooting for her upcoming film, Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal. On November 21, Samantha jetted off to Goa to attend IFFI 2021 …

3 years, 1 month ago

Samantha Ruth Prabhu shares post on never giving up, not being perfect: 'I am a warrior'

Hindustan Times

Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu on Tuesday shared a post on not being perfect and never giving up, a month after her separation from actor Naga Chaitanya. Samantha Ruth Prabhu shared a post. Samantha Ruth Prabhu added the hashtag '#mymommasaid' in the picture. Samantha's Char Dham Yatra came days after she and Naga Chaitanya parted ways.

3 years, 2 months ago

After Success of 'The Family Man 2', Actor Samantha to Soon Make Bollywood Debut?

News 18

Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who has been in the news lately after the announcement of her separation from Naga Chaitanya, is now focused on her professional life. After all the appreciation that she has got for her work in the amazon prime series ‘The Family Man 2’, the actor is reportedly up for more Hindi language projects. Reports also suggest that …

3 years, 2 months ago

Shahid Kapoor wishes to work with Samantha Akkineni, says he loved her in 'The Family man 2'

India TV News

Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor recently showered praise on Samantha Akkineni for her performance in 'The Family Man 2' and said that he would like to work with her soon. A user asked Shahid's opinion on Samantha's acting in the aforenoted web series. Meanwhile, Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK's 'The Family Man' made it big at the latest edition of the …

3 years, 3 months ago

Samantha Akkineni Says Sorry for The Family Man 2 Controversy: 'I Didn't Mean to Hurt Anyone'

News 18

Samantha Akkineni, who made her Hindi debut with the second season of The Family Man, has reacted to the controversy surrounding the show. The sophomore season of the Amazon Prime Video series has actor Manoj Bajpayee’s Srikant Tiwari pitted against Samantha’s Raji, a Sri Lankan Tamil. Before the release, the series faced opposition from Rajya Sabha member and MDMK leader …

3 years, 3 months ago

The Family Man 2's Samantha Akkineni apologises for hurting sentiments, says 'lot of noise stopped' after show's release

Hindustan Times

Actor Samantha Akkineni, who played the role of a Sri Lankan Tamil liberation fighter in The Family Man season 2, has apologised for 'hurting anyone's sentiments'. As per the Indian Express, Rajya Sabha member and MDMK leader Vaiko in a letter on May 19 to then Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar, “These descriptions have hurt the sentiments of Tamil …

3 years, 4 months ago

Manoj Bajpayee says The Family Man 'among the four most popular shows in the world': 'It's so humbling'

Hindustan Times

As somebody who has seen several ups and downs in his close to a three-decade-long career in the entertainment industry, actor Manoj Bajpayee says he has learned to not let his professional achievements or failures define him as an artiste. The 52-year-old actor, who has received praise for the second season of his web series The Family Man, said he …

3 years, 4 months ago

Manoj Bajpayee reveals Mahesh Bhatt’s compliment for The Family Man: ‘The audacity with which…’

Hindustan Times

Manoj Bajpayee is basking in the success of the recently released second season of the Amazon Prime series The Family Man. While Manoj barely has any scenes with Neena, with most of their interactions in Dial 100 happening over a phone call, he called her ‘inspiring’ as an actor and person. So I am sure she is really going to …

3 years, 5 months ago

Manoj Bajpayee on his preferred medium: Wherever there’s good work, Manoj Bajpayee will be there

Hindustan Times

Actor Manoj Bajpayee has tasted success in different mediums, be it his projects releasing on the big screen or on the web. Actor Manoj Bajpayee was recently seen in web series The Family Man 2. I am only looking for good work,” says the actor, asserting, “So, where there is good work, Manoj Bajpayee will be there”. I will be …

3 years, 5 months ago

Samantha Akkineni AKA Raji From The Family Man Dances in Between Shots

News 18

“It’s a method,” says Samantha Akkineni as she reveals her prep to essay the role of Raji in The Family Man 2. No.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Samantha Akkineni Samantha made her digital debut with the Manoj Bajpayee headlined series. “I have a solid fear of heights but I jumped off that building only because …

3 years, 5 months ago

Samantha Akkineni begins shooting for Gunasekhar’s Shakuntalam, see pic

Hindustan Times

Actor Samantha Akkineni, who was recently seen in The Family Man 2, has joined the sets of upcoming Telugu period drama Shakuntalam. Tipped to be a high budget film, the project is being directed Gunasekhar, who is best known for his epic period drama Rudhramadevi with Anushka Shetty. Meanwhile, Samantha is on the verge of wrapping up the upcoming Tamil …

3 years, 5 months ago

Samantha Akkineni sings in throwback video from The Family Man 2 sets: 'This one is for all the bad singers'

Hindustan Times

Actor Samantha Akkineni shared a throwback video from the time when she shot for her digital debut, The Family Man 2. Samantha Akkineni essayed the role of Raji, a Sri Lankan Tamil liberation fighter in the web series headlined by Manoj Bajpayee. Samantha Akkineni was seen alongside Sharib Hashmi and Shahab Ali, among others in Raj and DK's The Family …

3 years, 5 months ago

The Family Man's Suparn Varma reveals why Manoj-Samantha's interrogation scene was most tough to write

Hindustan Times

Screenwriter Suparn Verma has spoken about The Family Man 2 and the two scenes that were the most difficult for him to write. Suparn has said that the interrogation scene between Manoj Bajpayee's Srikanth and Samantha Akkineni's Rajji was a difficult one. The kind of struggle that people went through that time is horrifying and we wanted to bring it …

3 years, 5 months ago

The Family Man 2: Intimate scenes with Samantha Akkineni were deleted, says Shahab Ali aka Sajid

Hindustan Times

The Family Man 2 originally saw Samantha Akkineni falling in love with the character of Sajid, actor Shahab Ali has confirmed. The Family Man 2 apparently had a few intimate and 'suggestive' scenes between Samantha Akkineni's character of Rajji and Sajid. between Samantha Akkineni aka Rajji and Shahab Ali's Sajid were deleted Asked about the scenes, Shahab told Bollywood Hungama …

3 years, 6 months ago

Manoj Bajpayee's Family Man at 4th spot on IMDb’s list of most popular shows in world

India TV News

Director duo, Raj and DK's Family Man, which stars Manoj Bajpayee in the leading role featured at the fourth spot on IMDb's list of most popular shows. "The Family Man, Season 2 is the 4th most popular show worldwide," the caption of the post read. The casting that particularly caught much attention in Family Man season 2 was of South …

3 years, 6 months ago

Happy Father's Day 2021: 5 times Srikant Tiwari from 'The Family Man' reminded you of your own dad

India TV News

For every child, their father is the hero of their life - The one who not only supports but also stands like a pillar during trying times, and is a best friend too! Here are five times, Manoj Bajpayee a.k.a Srikant Tiwari showed us how he is the perfectly relatable desi dad in the recently launched new season of The …

3 years, 6 months ago

Tabu Dedicates Post to 'All Members of The Family Man', Darshan Kumar Aka Major Sameer Reacts

News 18

The second season of The Family Man 2 successfully captivated the audience with its suspense-filled episodes, and even after days of its release, fans can’t stop talking about it. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tabu Needless to say, the actress’ post was a huge hit among her fans who took to the comment section to express …

3 years, 6 months ago

The Family Man 2's Sajid Aka Shahab Ali on Scenes With Samantha Akkineni: 'Was Little Intimidated'

News 18

Delhi-based actor Shahab Ali returned in his negative role of Sajid in the recently-released series The Family Man 2. In the new season, he got a chance to work with South star Samantha Akkineni, and he is clearly awestruck. “When the series directors told me that they had cast Samantha in the show, I was very excited. I do theatre, …

3 years, 6 months ago

'When Raji and Sajid Came Alive': Suparn Verma Shares a Special BTS Pic From The Family Man 2

News 18

The Family Man Season 2 opened to a lot of praises for its intricate plot and well-written scenes. Suparn S Verma shared a picture featuring Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Shahab Ali and wrote, “One of the most special BTS pictures I’ve been saving for a while. This is one of my favourite scenes of our show.” Introducing the person sitting …

3 years, 6 months ago

EXCLUSIVE | Samantha was first person I drove after learning to drive: Shahab Ali aka Family Man's Sajid

India TV News

From performing plays in college to sharing screen space with Manoj Bajpayee and Samantha Akkineni, Shahab Ali aka Sajid has been winning hearts with his brilliant performance. Shahab is currently enjoying the fruits of his hard work with the overwhelming response towards the second season of The Family Man. I started as a theatre artist, worked with musical shows like …

3 years, 6 months ago

The Family Man creators Raj and DK reveal they're 'behind' on season 3, say they're taking in feedback

Hindustan Times

Filmmakers Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK are 'behind' on season three of The Family Man. In an interview, Raj and DK said that they have an idea about where they want to take season three of The Family Man, but are currently taking in audience feedback and understanding what worked and what didn't. While Raj and DK have maintained that …

3 years, 6 months ago

The Family Man: Raj & DK on moving action to South India, lack of women crew, and breaking character with Chellam Sir

Firstpost

“We need to regroup, clear our heads, and sit and start writing it, so that we’re not too influenced but are still cognizant of what was great and what was not,” say Raj & DK on Season 3 of their successful espionage show The Family Man. There are five states.’” On breaking character with Chellam Sir For a show that …

3 years, 6 months ago

EXCLUSIVE | My struggle ended the moment I reached Mumbai, Abhay Verma aka Kalyan from Family Man 2

India TV News

Riding high on the runaway success of Family Man 2 is a bright young actor Abhay Verma, who played Kalyan/Salman perfectly in the latest series that stars Manoj Bajpayee as Srikant Tiwari. With wisdom found rarely at his age, he said, "Your mindset creates limitations for success or failure, I have never struggled in my life after coming to Bombay, …

3 years, 6 months ago

The Manoj Bajpayee interview | 'Being part of The Family Man shows our respect for India's diversity as creative people'

Firstpost

The actor talks about the foibles of Srikant Tiwari, and why there are no villains in The Family Man. When Manoj Bajpayee, star of the swashbuckling show The Family Man, meets us on Zoom around dinner time for a conversation, we are granted access to a side of him that is tucked away securely as he dons the skin of …

3 years, 6 months ago

Sharib Hashmi on his character JK Talpade in The Family Man 2, acting alongside Manoj Bajpayee

Firstpost

Sharib Hashmi says he was ‘craving for recognition’ for years and is glad to get it from his role in The Family Man 2 As somebody who dreamt of becoming a quintessential “hero” as a child, The Family Man star Sharib Hashmi’s journey in the film industry has been nothing short of a real-life success story, full of “ups and …

3 years, 6 months ago

Manoj Bajpayee's Expressions to Annoying IT Boss in 'Family Man 2' Inspires Priceless Memes

News 18

Family Man 2 starring Manoj Bajpayee, Sharib Hashmi, Samantha Akkineni has been a hit among audiences and fans since it was dropped on Amazon Prime on June 4. *Le me after staying 2 years continuously at home in covid 19 #MemeTheFamilyMan pic.twitter.com/TbkVsaHpRC— Ankit kumar June 11, 2021 Here’s the exhibit: Bachchan sahab :- aao Aradhya tumko maths pdha duAishwarya :- …

3 years, 6 months ago

Manoj Bajpayee speaks on Samantha Akkineni, his co-stars in The Family Man 2: 'I want to be overshadowed by them'

Hindustan Times

Actor Manoj Bajpayee, recently seen in the espionage action-thriller The Family Man 2, has said that he wants to be overshadowed by his co-actors. Manoj Bajpayee and Samantha Akkineni starred together in The Family Man 2. In The Family Man 2, Manoj Bajpayee essayed the role of Srikant Tiwari, a spy who juggles between his life as a middle-class man …

3 years, 6 months ago

Manoj Bajpayee recalls being snubbed by journalist during rough patch in his career: ‘Bura lagta hai’

Hindustan Times

Actor Manoj Bajpayee, who was most recently seen in The Family Man 2, reminisced about a time when he was ignored by a journalist at an event. The incident took place some years ago when he was ‘going through a very rough patch’ in his career. Manoj said that while it ‘bit’ him for a couple of seconds, he quickly …

3 years, 6 months ago

Manoj Bajpayee on The Family Man 2's unresolved 'Lonavala mein kya hua tha' mystery

Hindustan Times

Actor Manoj Bajpayee has commented on the unresolved 'Lonavala mein kya hua tha ' mystery in The Family Man. Fans of the Amazon Prime Video series were curious to know what exactly happened between Suchi and Arvind at an office trip in Lonavala but were left on a cliffhanger in season two. Manoj, who plays Srikant Tiwari in the The …

3 years, 6 months ago

Manoj Bajpayee hints at how long fans have to wait for 'The Family Man season 3', says story is ready

India TV News

Manoj Bajpayee and Samantha Akkineni have been gathering praises from all corners of the world for their stellar performances in the recently released web show The Family Man 2. Manoj, who is known for portraying diverse roles with perfection, has garnered immense appreciation for essaying the role of Srikant Tiwari, who is juggling between being a family man and a …

3 years, 6 months ago

Family Man 2's Sajid aka Shahab Ali opens up on working with Manoj Bajpayee, Samantha Akkineni

India TV News

Bollywood actor Shahab Ali who plays the antagonist opposite Manoj Bajpayee in Amazon Prime's web series The Family Man directed by Raj & DK has been lauded for his performance in the show. The actor calls it s dream come true to have worked with actors like Manoj BAjpayee and Samantha Akkineni. Shahab who has completed his 3 years acting …

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