09 July,2021 07:42 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Manoj Bajpayee and Shahid Kapoor Picture Courtesy: Yogen Shah and Shadab Khan
Manoj Bajpayee's crackling performance in âThe Family Man' has not only made the show incredibly popular and successful, it also enjoys a legitimate following in the meme world. Raj and DK, the filmmakers who helmed the series, are now gearing up for another show with Shahid Kapoor. Kapoor and Bajpayee recently met each other and had the company of this director duo. Having worked with both the actors in their respective web series, this could be a potential crossover that could take OTT by a storm. Have a look at their post right here:
Talking about his digital debut, Shahid Kapoor said, "I have been keen to collaborate with Raj and DK for a while. My favourite Indian show on Amazon Prime Video is The Family Man. I couldn't think of anyone better for my digital debut than them. Amazon Prime Video is a fabulous service and it's a privilege to work with them. I loved the story idea when I first heard it and since then it has been an exciting ride so far! Can't wait to share this series with the audience."
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"For us the objective is always to challenge ourselves to do better with every film or series we do." said the creator duo Raj and DK. "This is our favourite script and has truly been a labour of love. We found a perfect match in Shahid! He was always our first choice for this series. We hit it off immediately, and have been on the same page from the first time we spoke. Shahid is an exciting actor to watch and work with! The intensity he brings to his roles is amazing. Our long-standing relationship with Amazon Prime Video makes us feel more responsible towards every series we do with them. They have been fantastic partners. And we can't wait to create this series!"
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