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The Family Man season 3 steals the spotlight at star-studded Iffi gala
GOA: Spy-lights, camera, action! Prime Video’s The Family Man season 3 lit up the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa on 21 November, where the first episode of the much-loved thriller opened to roaring applause in a packed auditorium.
The gala premiere turned star-studded as Prime Video India head of hindi scripted series Sahira Nair, arrived alongside creator-writer-director duo Raj and DK, lead actors Manoj Bajpayee, Jaideep Ahlawat, Nimrat Kaur, and writer-director Suman Kumar, who helms the new season with Tusshar Seyth. The team was felicitated by Ministry of Information & Broadcasting additional secretary Shri Prabhat, before engaging fans in a lively conversation about the storyline, character arcs, and the season’s formidable new adversaries.
Raj and DK described their return to Iffi as “special,” reminiscing about earlier screenings of Go Goa Gone and The Family Man Season 2. “The overwhelming reception to episode one, combined with early love from fans and the press, has been incredible,” they said. “We’ve worked hard to make Season 3 bigger, better and endlessly entertaining.”
Manoj Bajpayee, who returns as the ever-relatable yet razor-sharp Srikant Tiwari, said the character’s popularity continues to amaze him. “This role has connected me with a wider audience than ever before. With Raj and DK’s vision and Prime Video’s support, the journey has been truly rewarding,” he added.
New antagonist Jaideep Ahlawat, who plays Rukma, said diving into a negative role opposite India’s favourite ‘family man’ was “an exciting challenge”. Nimrat Kaur, who joins the franchise as Meera, said she had long admired Raj and DK’s work. “Being part of such a beloved global franchise has been a thrill,” she noted.
Season 3 puts Srikant Tiwari on the back foot as he and his family find themselves on the run, not just from new foes Rukma and Meera, but also from Tasc, his own intelligence unit. With the hunter becoming the hunted, the series promises high-octane stakes wrapped in the trademark wit and unpredictability that fans relish.
Produced by D2R Films, the latest season is written by Raj, DK and Suman Kumar, with dialogues by Sumit Arora. Returning cast members include Sharib Hashmi, Priyamani, Ashlesha Thakur, Vedant Sinha, Shreya Dhanwanthary and Gul Panag.
The Family Man Season 3 is now streaming on Prime Video across India and in over 240 countries and territories worldwide.
Gaming
Formula 1 and Mumbai Falcons launch India’s first official F1 sim racing championship
Nationwide competition creates pathway from virtual racing to pro motorsport
MUMBAI: Formula 1 has teamed up with Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited to launch India’s first officially sanctioned F1 sim racing competition, marking a new step in the country’s growing motorsport ecosystem.
The championship, titled F1 Sim Racing India Open 2026, will offer a structured national platform for sim racers, with participants competing on the official F1 25 across multiple stages. The competition will begin with online qualifiers, followed by city-based simulator rounds, before culminating in a national final in Mumbai this November.
Open to players across PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox, registrations for the event will begin on 30 April via the Mumbai Falcons app. The format mirrors real-world racing, featuring official circuits, team liveries and competitive structures aligned with the global series.
Formula 1 driver Narain Karthikeyan said the initiative arrives at a time when interest in the sport is surging in India, adding that a structured sim racing platform could help identify and nurture the next generation of talent.
Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited managing director Ameet Gadhoke noted that the championship aligns with the team’s long-term goal of building a strong motorsport pipeline in the country and placing Indian talent on the global stage.
The launch also reflects broader momentum in esports, especially after its recognition under India’s Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025. By bridging gaming and real-world racing, the initiative aims to offer aspiring drivers a credible entry point into professional motorsport.
With interest in Formula 1 steadily rising and conversations around its return to India gaining pace, the new championship could become a proving ground for future racing stars.
