Manoj Bajpayee takes a pause post The Family Man 3: 'Don't like to be this busy, but I never complain'

Manoj Bajpayee is taking a 3-4 month break after a nonstop schedule and wrapping up shoots, including his highly anticipated web series, The Family Man 3. He'll still be reading scripts.

Manoj Bajpayee in a still from The Family Man 3

Manoj Bajpayee has had an exhausting, nonstop shooting schedule in 2025. With the premiere of his much-anticipated web series, The Family Man 3 on November 21, 2025, the seasoned actor is now ready to take a break after fielding numerous offers.

Recent projects

The actor has been actively filming Police Station Mein Bhoot Inspector Zende, and an untitled film co-starring Divya Dutta. With the release of The Family Man 3 approaching, Bajpayee is preparing for a much-needed break.

While commuting home from a hard day on set, Bajpayee announced his intention to take a long break. The actor told Mid Day, "I have completed almost all my shoots, and now I will start promoting The Family Man. After that, I have taken three-four months off work, as I was working round-the-clock."

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Reflecting on his recent workload

The actor said, "I completed four or five projects in the past year," reflecting on the tremendous amount of work he had been doing recently. He added, "I don’t like to be this busy, but I never complain. Since the past three years, good work has been [coming my way], so why let it go? My funda is to keep on working as long as there is good work."

Despite calling it a break, Bajpayee is well aware that he will still have obligations to his career. He acknowledged that, "During the break, I will read scripts, take meetings, and wrap up other professional commitments," so there will still be some industry involvement during the sabbatical.

Focusing on The Family Man 3 release

The Family Man 3 is, nevertheless, the main attraction at the moment. In the series created by Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK, Bajpayee plays the role of Srikant Tiwari, an unassuming intelligence officer who is both clever and popular. The third edition has everyone's favourites—series regulars Sharib Hashmi and Priyamani—plus Jaideep Ahlawat and Nimrat Kaur.

When asked about the upcoming season, the actor dropped hints about a change in emphasis. He said, "While the first and second seasons were intense, this season has a lot of family sequences — interactions, conflicts, and organic humour stemming from their lives. It’s grittier, far more thrilling, and humorous."

Faith in character development and storytelling

Bajpayee has faith in the creative team's ability to handle the character's inevitable progression in a long-format series. The actor went on to say, "Characters mature in creative works of art, and you can expect that from directors like Raj-DK and an actor like me. They are so good at storytelling and digging into every character’s nuances."

Bajpayee's brief break presents a unique chance for relaxation for an actor who has been dominating the streaming and film industry with strong scripts in recent years.

FAQs:

Q: When is The Family Man 3 releasing?

A: The Family Man 3 will begin streaming on November 21, 2025, on Prime Video.

Q: Who is in the cast of The Family Man 3?

A: Manoj Bajpayee returns as Srikant Tiwari. The third edition will also feature Jaideep Ahlawat and Nimrat Kaur, alongside series regulars Sharib Hashmi and Priyamani.

Q: What can viewers expect from The Family Man 3?

A: According to Manoj Bajpayee, viewers can expect a show that is "grittier, far more thrilling, and humorous" than previous seasons. He also noted that this season features "a lot of family sequences — interactions, conflicts, and organic humour" stemming from Srikant Tiwari's life.

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