'Always panicking': Manoj Bajpayee on reprising role in 'Family Man'
What's the story
Manoj Bajpayee, who has never reprised a role on screen before The Family Man, is returning to the third season of the hit show. Speaking to Hindustan Times, he revealed that despite his experience and success, he still feels nervous before starting a new project. "I am not one to take my work for granted. I can't achieve without working a bit too hard." "I am a very nervous person, and I pass on my nerves to my directors."
Actor's anxiety
Bajpayee's constant nervousness and panic before projects
Bajpayee confessed that he is always panicking and nervous before starting a new project. "I never think it's easy; that is the problem. I am panicking all the time. I am nervous all the time." This anxiety isn't just limited to The Family Man but extends to all his projects.
Character preparation
Bajpayee's approach to reprising his role in 'The Family Man'
Bajpayee revealed he spends 15-20 minutes with the creators and directors on set before each season of The Family Man to ease himself back into the character. "In the initial stages, it is a lot of struggle," he confessed. Raj Nidimoru, co-creator of The Family Man, confirmed, "I caught on to this much later." "On set, he would crack jokes and be normal. But in his head, he would keep thinking and stressing."
Cast details
'The Family Man' S3: Returning and new faces
The third season of The Family Man brings back familiar faces like Sharib Hashmi, Ashlesha Thakur, Priyamani, Gul Panag, Shreya Dhanwanthary, and Vedant Sinha. New to the cast this season are Nimrat Kaur and Jaideep Ahlawat as the antagonists. The show is set to premiere on Amazon Prime Video on Friday, November 21.