Reigniting On-Screen Rivalry: Manoj Bajpayee and Jaideep Ahlawat in 'The Family Man 3'

Manoj Bajpayee and Jaideep Ahlawat reunite in 'The Family Man 3' as adversaries, contrasting their earlier father-son roles in 'Gangs of Wasseypur'. The two actors praise each other's talent in a PTI interview. Bajpayee's recommendation led to Ahlawat's role in 'Wasseypur'. 'The Family Man 3' debuts November 21 on Prime Video.

Years after portraying father and son in 'Gangs of Wasseypur', Manoj Bajpayee and Jaideep Ahlawat find themselves on opposite sides again in 'The Family Man 3'. Their on-screen reunion stirs excitement, as both actors mutually admire each other's work. Ahlawat openly respects Bajpayee for his avant-garde performances.

Bajpayee, in a candid interview, revisited Ahlawat's remarkable role in 'Paatal Lok', recognizing his talent and speaking about their first collaboration on the film 'Chittagong'. A viral moment from a past event involving Bajpayee, Ahlawat, and filmmaker Anurag Kashyap is fondly recalled by the actors.

Bajpayee had initially recommended Ahlawat for an essential role in 'Gangs of Wasseypur', marking the start of a successful professional rapport. As 'The Family Man 3' approaches its premiere on Prime Video, fans eagerly anticipate Bajpayee's return as intelligence officer Srikant Tiwari, with Ahlawat debuting as the antagonist.

(With inputs from agencies.)