The Family Man Season 3: Manoj Bajpayee and Jaideep Ahlawat face off in Raj & DK’s most ambitious chapter yet

Creators Raj and DK are finally pulling back the curtain on The Family Man Season 3, and the anticipation couldn’t be higher. After years of waiting, Manoj Bajpayee’s Srikant Tiwari returns to the field—this time facing threats that blur the line between national security and personal chaos.

The new season, premiering on November 21 on Prime Video, promises to be the show’s most ambitious outing yet, described by the creators as a “full-scale reset” built on the foundation that made the series a cultural phenomenon.

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The Story Shifts to North-East

In a major creative move, Season 3 shifts its focus to India’s North-East. Raj and DK revealed that this setting was teased way back at the end of Season 2, and now the long-planned story arc unfolds across Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, and other eastern frontiers. 

The creators wanted the geography, culture, and spirit of the region to become integral to the narrative — not just as a backdrop but as an emotional and visual force. 

The result promises authenticity, depth, and a fresh energy that redefines the show’s tone and scale.

Manoj Bajpayee Meets His Match

Perhaps the most exciting addition this season is Jaideep Ahlawat as Rukma — a character designed to mirror Srikant’s complexity. Raj described Rukma as Srikant’s “shadow self,” a man who shares his emotional intensity but channels it through an opposing ideology. 

This face-off isn’t about good versus evil; it’s about conviction, compromise, and the moral cost of duty. Watching two powerhouse actors like Bajpayee and Ahlawat collide promises to be one of the season’s biggest highlights.

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The Emotional Core Remains

Despite higher stakes and a new scale, the show retains its emotional heartbeat. Srikant still struggles to balance secret missions with the chaos of middle-class life. 

Familiar faces like Sharib Hashmi’s JK and Priyamani’s Suchitra return, keeping the wit, warmth, and realism alive.