Meet Jaideep Ahlawat acclaimed actor in films and web series
Acclaimed actor Jaideep Ahlawat recalled maturing watching Amitabh Bachchan films in village celebrations: “Every newborn in his village watched Bachchan’s films” ,
Jaideep Ahlawat and Manoj Bajpayee graced KBC 17 season as part of promotion of
The Family Man 3 and offered fans a mix of nostalgia, humour, and behind-the-scenes stories and shared unforgettable encounters with Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan.
For millions of fans, Amitabh Bachchan is a Legend, but for Jaideep Ahlawat, his films were more than just entertainment—they were a cherished village tradition. Growing up in his hometown, Jaideep revealed that every newborn in the village was celebrated with screenings of Bachchan’s classic films, a ritual that surprised even the senior Bachchan when Jaideep shared it on the KBC stage.
Jaideep went on to recall that “while maturing whenever a baby was born in his village, the celebrations always included screening Bachchan’s films such as Zanjeer Deewar and Don. Because of this tradition, he.must have seen each of those movies well over a hundred times.
The tribute extended beyond films. Jaideep explained that the soundtrack of another Bachchan classic, Sholay, played a significant role in his childhood celebrations. “Every major holiday—Holi, Diwali, and others—they would gather at a village and play the full Sholay audio cassette from start to finish, listening to every dialogue and song.
Manoj Bajpayee recalled his first encounter with Amitabh Bachchan
Manoj shared a story from nearly three decades ago, recounting his first meeting with Bachchan amidst screening of Satya.
He explained, “A well-known film journalist tricked him into stepping out of the car and locked it from inside, forcing him to meet Amitabh Bachchan instead of hiding.” The unexpected encounter left him panicked. He ran straight into the washroom and locked himself inside. When he finally emerged, Abhishek Bachchan had been waiting to greet him. Then came the defining moment.
“And then, this tall, towering figure appeared right in front of him: Amitabh Bachchan himself. Time just stopped. He couldn’t hear anything. His mind went blank. Manoj recalled.
Summoning courage, he asked, “Sir… can I… may I hug you?” Amitabh smiled and agreed, giving him a warm embrace—a memory Manoj said he would never forget.
About The Family Man 3
The Family Man 3 continues the story of Srikant Tiwari (Manoj Bajpayee), a dedicated middle-class intelligence officer balancing high-stakes missions with his family life. Sharib Hashmi returns as JK Talpade, Srikant’s loyal and quick-witted colleague, providing comic relief and tactical support during tense operations.
This season also introduces Rukma (Jaideep Ahlawat), a formidable new antagonist whose actions challenge the TASC team in unexpected ways, adding layers of suspense and intrigue. The Family Man 3 is set to premiere on Prime Video on 21 November
Further Manoj Bajpayee and Jaideep Ahlawat left Amitabh Bachchan in splits as they recreated his iconic dialogue in Bhojpuri on KBC 17.
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