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Manoj Bajpayee Says Bollywood Actors Rarely Praise Peers, Citing Industry Insecurity

The candid comments during a promotional chat coincided with The Family Man Season 3's record debut on Prime Video India.

Overview

  • Bajpayee said performers in the Hindi film industry often avoid appreciating each other because they feel insecure.
  • Jaideep Ahlawat recalled Bajpayee calling after Paatal Lok’s first season to laud his performance, a gesture that moved him to tears.
  • Bajpayee added that he still phones people to seek roles, describing himself as a “paidayshi struggler.”
  • The remarks were made in a cast conversation hosted by Kusha Kapila with comedian Ravi Gupta during The Family Man Season 3 promotions.
  • Prime Video India said The Family Man Season 3 was the most-watched show of 2025 in its debut week, with Bajpayee and Ahlawat sharing the screen after past collaborations.