Jaideep Ahlawat’s taunt, if you have not seen even a single film of Manoj Bajpayee in 25 years, you will die!
Manoj Bajpayee and Jaideep Ahlawat, known for their work in top Indian series, showcased their collaboration and mutual respect when their characters came face to face in The Family Man Season 3.
Jaideep Ahlawat and Manoj Bajpayee both celebrated for leading roles in Prime Video India The Family Man And Hades, come together on screen in the new season of The Family ManAlthough their characters are rivals in the show, Jaideep and Bajpayee have developed a strong bond in real life,
During a recent interview ScreenThe duo and the creative team of The Family Man were asked about recommending Manoj Bajpayee’s film to “someone who has been living under a rock for the last 25 years”. Jaideep gave a memorable and funny response saying,I will catch you and kill you! (I’ll hit him hard!) Why would I recommend? You don’t deserve to live you b*****d, kill me(You don’t deserve to live, die,)” His comment made everyone present, including Bajpayee, laugh, and created a light atmosphere for the conversation.
Continuing the playful exchange, Jaideep said, “I would recommend: ‘Die!’ I like the way you die, brother!” No one in the room, including Priyamani, Raj, DK and Nimrat Kaur, could top that answer, which they agreed was a perfect “mic drop” moment. Bajpayee also joined in the laughter, revealing the camaraderie between the two actors.
Jaideep expressed his deep admiration for Bajpayee as an actor and mentor, calling him ‘mobile facilityHe said, “The small memories I have with him from Chittagong are also memorable for me. I had also told him then that his speech… colic (1999) are still referenced in the speech training of actors. Generations have learned from his art. From watching him on the Chittagong sets to now working with him has been a huge journey for me.”
In response to this praise, Bajpayee shared his thoughts about acting and learning from colleagues. ,When the camera starts rolling, all the seniority and experience goes to waste.Only what you do at that time matters,” he said,
He also revealed that he often gets inspired by Jaideep’s performances, especially underworld“I keep calling her whenever I see her,” he said, underworld Or his other work. Although he hasn’t called me yet (laughs). I learn a lot from his scenes, especially Hades. Because of how Hathi Ram reacts to something in an instant, I’ve also told him that I wonder if maybe there’s something more within me to invoke. I thought it couldn’t be done better than the way he does it. So, there’s always appreciation for actors who teach you new ways of doing something.” This statement reflects the respect that even established actors have for their peers.
In The Family Man 3Jaideep’s character Rukma, a formidable drug dealer, finds herself pitted against Bajpayee’s Shrikant Tiwari, a top intelligence agent.
Before their current project, the two worked together in Anurag Kashyap’s 2012 crime film Gangs of Wasseypur And Bedabrata Penn’s period war drama ChittagongJaideep, now 45, played the father of Bajpayee, now 56, in Gangs of Wasseypur, These past collaborations laid the foundation for their mutual respect,
The working relationship between Bajpayee and Jaideep is based on shared experiences, willingness to learn from each other, and a sense of humor. Whether they’re playing rivals or collaborators, their real-life friendship and admiration bring a unique dynamic to the screen, making their collaboration remarkable for audiences and fellow actors alike.