Actor Jaideep Ahlawat has revealed how his journey into Raj & DK’s universe began with a phone call that drew him into “The Family Man Season 3,” portraying the antagonist Rukma, who epitomizes an unacceptable ‘family man.’
A Quick Onboarding
Recalling how swiftly everything fell into place, Jaideep said, “DK sir called me, saying they’re trying to make this third season even bigger than the first two. They narrated a basic structure of the entire story, and it was an entirely different world.” His keen interest in the storyline led to an immediate acceptance.
A No-brainer Choice
“Working on The Family Man franchise alongside Manoj sir was a no-brainer,” Jaideep emphasized. As he stepped into his role, the character of Rukma took a form that he hadn’t initially envisioned.
Transforming Rukma
“When I was reading the script, I couldn’t picture Rukma the way it is now. There was a picture in the minds of Raj and DK of how Rukma should look,” he explained. Jaideep described Rukma as a character who doesn’t care about anything, conveying a vibe of inhumanity that isn’t entirely accurate.
Contrasting Characters
He added, “Srikant can be labelled as the socially accepted family man, whereas Rukma is quite the opposite of that. He is an unacceptable family man.”
Star Cast and Release
The show also features talents like Sharib Hashmi and Priyamani. “The Family Man Season 3” will be available for streaming globally on Prime Video from November 21.
About the Series
“The Family Man” is a spy action thriller series created by Raj & DK, starring Manoj Bajpayee as Srikant Tiwari, a middle-class man secretly working as an intelligence officer for the Threat Analysis and Surveillance Cell (TASC), a fictitious branch of the National Investigation Agency. Samantha Ruth Prabhu joined the cast in the second season as the main antagonist, marking her debut in the digital space, with Suparn S. Verma directing part of the season.