Manoj Bajpayee urges fans to visit Nagaland after Family Man Season 3 experience: “At least once in their lifetime"

For Manoj Bajpayee, filming there was far more than just another schedule; it was his first real experience of a region he had only heard about before.

The Family Man Season 3 released on Prime Video on November 21, and ever since its premiere, viewers around the world have been glued to their screens.

While fans have praised the performances, action, writing, and scale, the season is also being widely appreciated for its sensitive and visually stunning portrayal of the Northeast—especially Nagaland and parts of Assam. For Manoj Bajpayee, filming there was far more than just another schedule; it was his first real experience of a region he had only heard about before.

Talking about visiting the Northeast for the first time, Manoj shared, “Nagaland is so amazing that it’s difficult to describe in words. I had never visited this part of the country before, and coming here for The Family Man shoot has been truly enriching. We spent a few weeks filming, and every day gave us wonderful experiences. The people, the food, the culture – everything felt so warm and genuine.”

He went on to reflect on how deeply the place affected him. “It’s been a complete eye-opener. I really want to urge everyone to visit Nagaland at least once in their lifetime. The place feels so pure, untouched and clean — the kind of natural beauty you don’t see very often. One thing that surprised me was how early the day starts here. We’d wake up at 4:30 or 5 AM, and the sun would already be shining like it’s 9 or 10 in the morning. Everyone is up and active early, and it just shows how closely people live with nature.”

Calling the state a destination people must experience at least once, he added, “There are very few places where you see human life adjusting itself so beautifully around the environment, the flora and fauna. Nagaland is exactly that — incredibly green, and the people are extremely welcoming and warm-hearted. It’s a must-visit place.”

Manoj also spoke warmly about working with Northeastern actors like Paalin Kabak, Rigen Ngomle, Poonam Gurung, and Vihotu Swu. “I’m also very happy that so many actors and artists from the Northeast are part of The Family Man Season 3,” he said.

“Talking to them and getting to know them has been a surreal experience. They are so global in their thinking, tech, fashion, and learning, yet so deeply rooted in their culture and traditions. I’m sure that after watching Season 3, a lot of people will want to come and experience this beautiful place for themselves.”

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The appreciation is mutual. Paalin Kabak, who plays Stephen in the new season, shared a heartfelt note about working with Manoj. In his Instagram post, he wrote, “From attending @bajpayee.manoj bhai’s workshop during my NSD days… to sharing the screen with him in The Family Man Season 3, I quite consider this a masterclass in acting, one that was truly priceless.”

Created by Raj, DK, and Suman Kumar, with dialogues by Sumit Arora, the latest season is directed by Raj & DK, along with Suman Kumar and Tusshar Seyth. The show continues to follow Manoj Bajpayee as the ever-loved Srikant Tiwari and brings back familiar faces like Sharib Hashmi, Priyamani, Ashlesha Thakur, Vedant Sinha, Shreya Dhanwanthary, and Gul Panag. Joining the cast this time are Jaideep Ahlawat and Nimrat Kaur, who appear as the powerful new antagonists.