The Family Man: Did you know Manoj Bajpayee starrer is loosely based on maker Raj Nidimoru’s uncle? Find out

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The Family Man, an Indian action-drama series, features Srikant Tiwari, a middle-class man who moonlights as an intelligence officer for TASC, a fictitious department under the National Investigation Agency. Interestingly, many viewers might not know that the show, starring Manoj Bajpayee, is loosely based on and inspired by its creator, Raj Nidimoru’s uncle. To find out more, keep reading!

During the promotion of The Family Man Season 2, creator Raj shared that a part of Manoj Bajpayee’s character in ‘The Family Man’ is inspired by his uncle, who resembled a real-life spy. Raj’s uncle often concocted tales when people enquired about his job as an intelligence officer.

In actuality, his uncle worked in shoe sales or exported clothing, but the primary focus of the web series isn’t on his uncle. Instead, the creators drew inspiration from a captivating tale that belonged to him, using it as a basis for their fictional narrative.

Produced by Raj and DK, this show stars Manoj Bajpayee as character Srikant. He skillfully juggles the pressures of his undercover job while attending to his family duties. The series has garnered acclaim for its gripping storyline and stellar acting, setting it apart in Indian streaming media offerings.

Currently, it’s being reported that the highly-awaited third season of The Family Man has finished filming and is expected to air around Diwali 2025. Fans are already excited about the reappearance of Manoj Bajpayee’s character, Srikant Tiwari, who will encounter a powerful new enemy played by Jaideep Ahlawat.

Next season is set to deliver thrilling clashes between these two dominant performers, ramping up viewer enthusiasm. Renowned for its gripping storylines and exceptional acting, this series boasts a devoted fanbase eagerly waiting for the continuation of Srikant Tiwari’s tale.

In addition to Bajpyee, the show includes Priyamani as his on-screen spouse, Suchitra Tiwari. Sharib Hashmi takes on the role of JK Talpade, Srikant’s loyal work partner. The series also introduces Ashlesha Thakur and Vedant Sinha as Srikant’s children, Dhriti and Atharv.

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2025-02-09 19:07