In a heartwarming and humorous revelation that has captured the hearts of fans, acclaimed actor Manoj Bajpayee shared how his own daughter failed to recognize his performance in the hit series The Family Man, instead becoming an instant fan of his co-star Sharib Hashmi.
The Hilarious Family Revelation
The entertaining anecdote emerged during the press conference for The Family Man Season 3 trailer launch, where Bajpayee described children's innocent and unassuming nature. The National Award-winning actor revealed that his daughter, Ava Nayla, watched the first season of the popular spy thriller but had an unexpected reaction to her father's performance.
"She's a big, big fan of Family Man, and she's a big fan of Sharib Hashmi more than me," Bajpayee confessed to the media. "After she watched the first season, I asked her 'did you like it'. She said, 'Yeah, it's good' and then she didn't say anything. I mean, she didn't recognise the fact that I'm in the Family Man."
The JK Sighting That Stole Her Heart
The story took an even more amusing turn when Bajpayee described what happened just one day after his daughter completed watching the series. The actor shared the moment that truly highlighted where his daughter's loyalties lay.
"She shouted and screamed one day," Bajpayee recalled with evident amusement. "She said, papa, papa, come here. And I ran towards the gate. That's where she was standing. She said, JK (Sharib Hashmi's character name in The Family Man) is here, papa. JK is here."
The incident showcases the genuine charm of children's unfiltered reactions, even when it means overlooking their own father's starring role in one of India's most popular web series.
The Family Man Season 3 Details
The revelation came during the promotional events for The Family Man Season 3, which marks the return of the iconic spy Srikant Tiwari, played by Bajpayee. According to the trailer details revealed, the new season presents Srikant in his most challenging position yet.
The series, directed by the acclaimed duo Raj & DK, shows Srikant Tiwari on the run with his family after being labeled as the "most wanted man" in the country. The trailer opens with Bajpayee's character revealing the truth about his professional identity to his son, played by Vedant Sinha.
In a surprising development, Bajpayee's character becomes a suspect in the case and is officially declared a wanted criminal. The third season introduces new adversaries, including Jaideep Ahlawat playing the role of a drug smuggler from the North East. Nimrat Kaur continues to play a prominent role in the series.
The narrative follows Srikant as he battles between duty, emotions, and responsibilities while racing against time to protect not only himself and his family but also the nation from an imminent threat.
The Family Man Season 3 is scheduled to begin streaming from November 21 on Amazon Prime Video, continuing the high-stakes spy action-thriller that has captivated audiences since its first season.
