'The Family Man's Manoj Bajpayee and co-stars meets Nagaland minister Temjen Imna Along during shoot in Kohima

The team behind the hit series The Family Man, including actors Manoj Bajpayee, Sharib Hashmi, and Gul Panag, recently had a special meeting with Nagaland's Tourism and Higher Education Minister, Temjen Imna Along, in Kohima. The cast and crew have been in Nagaland for the ongoing shoot of the show’s highly anticipated third season.

Manoj Bajpayee, who plays the lead role in the series, expressed his admiration for the northeastern state during an interview with ANI. Reflecting on his time there, he said, "This is a part of the country I had never visited before. We've been shooting here for several days now, and the experience has been incredibly enriching. The food, the culture—everything is so beautiful." He also encouraged others to explore the region, adding, "Nagaland is untouched and pure. The people are incredibly welcoming. I urge everyone to visit this wonderful place. Plus, so many talented actors from Nagaland are part of The Family Man team."

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The team’s visit to Nagaland coincides with the production of The Family Man's third season, which was officially announced in May. Created by the dynamic duo Raj & DK, the series follows Bajpayee’s character, Srikant Tiwari, a middle-class man balancing his life as a family man and an undercover intelligence officer for the fictional Threat Analysis and Surveillance Cell (TASC), part of the National Investigation Agency.

Fans are eagerly awaiting the return of the beloved show, which will feature many familiar faces, including Priyamani as Suchitra Tiwari, Sharib Hashmi as JK Talpade, Ashlesha Thakur as Dhriti Tiwari, and Vedant Sinha as Atharv Tiwari. Written by Suman Kumar and Raj & DK, the upcoming season promises to deliver the intense drama and suspense that audiences have come to expect.

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While a release date for the third season has yet to be confirmed, the excitement surrounding its return is palpable. The first season of The Family Man premiered on Amazon Prime Video on September 20, 2019, while the second season, which garnered rave reviews, was released on June 4, 2021. Produced under Raj & DK's D2R Films banner, the show has become one of the most popular Indian web series globally, with its sharp writing and gripping performances.

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As the cast continues to explore the scenic beauty of Nagaland during their shoot, the buzz around The Family Man’s third season continues to build, with fans eagerly anticipating what the new chapter will bring.