EXCLUSIVE: Manoj Bajpayee Justifies Srikant Tiwari’s Popularity Despite Gaali-Galoch In The Family Man; Says, “Families Ko Nahi Lagta Ki…”

Manoj Bajpayee recently offered an insightful perspective on the usage of cussing in his series The Family Man. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Bubbble, he explained that gaali galoch becomes problematic only when it’s used for shock value. But when it naturally fits a character or situation, it feels justified and organic. Highlighting why families comfortably watch The Family Man, he said the show never feels “gaali-driven” despite its realistic dialogue. Manoj also reflected on Srikant’s iconic manager-outburst scene. He noted how it resonated deeply with corporate employees frustrated with their own bosses. Scroll down to read what he said and watch the full interview.

Manoj Bajpayee On The Family Man Cussing

When asked about his views on shows like Bigg Boss, which is a family show but includes cussing just like his series The Family Man, Manoj Bajpayee said, “Family Man isiliye bahut hi unique hai. That is why, you know, main hamesha kehta hoon ki agar aap gaali dete ho just to sensationalise aur shock value ke liye, tab dikkat hai. Agar woh baat-cheet mein hi nikal jaata hai, conversation ka part hota hai, ya phir script ka hissa hota hai—bahut hi genuine reason ke saath—tab woh gaali wahan pe justified hoti hai.”

He added, “Mere bachchon mein fanbase bada hai, mera audience base bada hai. Sachchi. Toh woh kaise bada? Families kyun unko dekhne deti hain? Kyunki families ko khud nahi lagta ki usme gaali hai. Humne kabhi lagne hi nahi diya ki yeh gaali wala show hai. Srikant ek khaas tarbiyat ka aadmi hai, khaas jagah se aata hai, aur khaas tareeke se operate karta hai. But his way of communication is very different from all the other male leads aur baaki characters. Mere khayal se isi wajah se log usko itna pyaar dete hain. Uski taraf koi ghrina nahi rakhta.”

Manoj On His VIRAL Manager Scene

Speaking about how his manager scene where he expresses frustration in The Family Man, the actor responded, “Manager wala scene. Matlab, woh saare corporate employees ke mann ka jo frustration tha, jo woh sochte the, Srikant ne usko zubaan di thi ya action diya tha. Aur mujhe yeh baad mein ehsaas hua ki log kitne andar se pakke hue the apne-apne bosses se, ki unko woh scene kitna accha laga.”

The Family Man VIRAL Scene

The viral manager scene from The Family Man Season 2 features Srikant Tiwari (Manoj Bajpayee) dramatically quitting his job by shouting “I quit” at his boss, Tanmay. This moment resonated with many viewers due to its relatable depiction of a toxic work environment. It is considered to be satisfying act of standing up to a bad manager. In the series, Srikant leaves the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to join a private-sector company, hoping to spend more time with his family. Still, his corporate life quickly proves to be stressful.

His manager, Tanmay Ghosh, often pressures him with remarks like “Don’t be a minimum guy” . This fueled office tension as Srikant navigated office politics and unappreciative leadership. The scene unfolds during a private meeting. After a heated exchange and a lecture from Tanmay, Srikant loses his temper. He thrashes the table, and ultimately shouts, “I quit.” This powerful moment became a meme and sparked widespread discussion on social media. Employees facing similar frustrations at work found it highly relatable, seeing their own struggles reflected in Srikant’s outburst.

Watch The Full Interview

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