<p>Bollywood star Manoj Bajpayee has reacted to the controversy surrounding his upcoming show <em>The Family Man Season 2</em> and said that, contrary to perception, it portrays Tamil culture with the utmost respect. Speaking to Bollywood Hungama, the Satya actor said that several Tamilians are a part of the team and urged fans to give the show a chance.</p>.<p>The show, backed by the streaming giant Amazon Prime Video, has landed in trouble as it allegedly features popular star Samantha Akkineni in the role of a rebel and has several political undertones. The Tamil Nadu Government on Monday (March 23) urged the Information and Broadcasting Ministry to either ban or stop the release of <em>The Family Man Season 2</em> for depicting Tamils in a 'highly objectionable manner'.</p>.<p>Te series has been directed by Raj and DK and is set in Tamil Nadu. It revolves around an NIA agent, who tries to strike a balance between his personal life and his professional commitments. The first season emerged as a big hit and the buzz is that the latest installment will be even more gripping. It has an impressive cast that includes Priyamani, Sharib Hashmi and the late Asif Basra.</p>.<p>It was to be released in February but got postponed. The decision came at a time when Amazon was receiving flak for its series <em>Tandav</em>, starring Saif Ali Khan. It courted controversy because of a scene in which actor Zeeshan Ayyub was seen dressed as Lord Shiva. <em>The Family Man Season 2 </em>is slated to stream on the popular platform from June 4.</p>.<p>Coming back to Bajpayee, he is going through a busy phase on the work front. The seasoned performer garnered attention with his performance in the Zee5 movie <em>Silence</em>, which received rave reviews. The thriller had an impressive cast that included Arjun Mathur and Prachi Desai. He has the thriller <em>Dial 100</em>, co-starring Neena Gupta, in his kitty. <br /> </p>
<p>Bollywood star Manoj Bajpayee has reacted to the controversy surrounding his upcoming show <em>The Family Man Season 2</em> and said that, contrary to perception, it portrays Tamil culture with the utmost respect. Speaking to Bollywood Hungama, the Satya actor said that several Tamilians are a part of the team and urged fans to give the show a chance.</p>.<p>The show, backed by the streaming giant Amazon Prime Video, has landed in trouble as it allegedly features popular star Samantha Akkineni in the role of a rebel and has several political undertones. The Tamil Nadu Government on Monday (March 23) urged the Information and Broadcasting Ministry to either ban or stop the release of <em>The Family Man Season 2</em> for depicting Tamils in a 'highly objectionable manner'.</p>.<p>Te series has been directed by Raj and DK and is set in Tamil Nadu. It revolves around an NIA agent, who tries to strike a balance between his personal life and his professional commitments. The first season emerged as a big hit and the buzz is that the latest installment will be even more gripping. It has an impressive cast that includes Priyamani, Sharib Hashmi and the late Asif Basra.</p>.<p>It was to be released in February but got postponed. The decision came at a time when Amazon was receiving flak for its series <em>Tandav</em>, starring Saif Ali Khan. It courted controversy because of a scene in which actor Zeeshan Ayyub was seen dressed as Lord Shiva. <em>The Family Man Season 2 </em>is slated to stream on the popular platform from June 4.</p>.<p>Coming back to Bajpayee, he is going through a busy phase on the work front. The seasoned performer garnered attention with his performance in the Zee5 movie <em>Silence</em>, which received rave reviews. The thriller had an impressive cast that included Arjun Mathur and Prachi Desai. He has the thriller <em>Dial 100</em>, co-starring Neena Gupta, in his kitty. <br /> </p>
