The Family Man is officially returning for Season 4, and Manoj Bajpayee has delivered the announcement in the most Manoj way possible — with a hilarious rant about his ongoing battle with Gen Z slang. While fans have been waiting for clarity on the show’s future, Bajpayee used a light-hearted Q&A to confirm that Season 4 is indeed happening.
The actor responded to a fan asking about the next instalment by saying that all answers would finally come “in Season 4,” signalling a clear, confident go-ahead for the hit espionage drama. Naturally, excitement erupted across social media, with fans hoping the new season will pick up the tension left after the previous cliffhanger.
‘What is Pookie?’ Manoj struggles with Gen Z dictionary
During the interaction, Bajpayee playfully admitted that modern slang — especially the kind dropped by Gen Z — leaves him thoroughly confused. He even attempted to decode terms like “pookie,” “ssup,” and “rizz,” only to confess that he understood absolutely none of them.
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Calling the younger generation “nihayati aalsi log,” he joked that Gen Z’s obsession with ultra-short phrases makes communication feel like a puzzle. “Every day they bring up a new word. I need Google more than I need coffee,” he quipped.
This entire exchange quickly went viral, with fans calling him “India’s most relatable uncle” and sharing memes about Srikant Tiwari trying to decode slang during a mission.
The Family Man universe continues to expand
The confirmation of Season 4 has sparked renewed discussion about how the creators might build on the franchise. The series has already established itself as one of India’s most successful OTT properties, blending action, political tension, humour, and family drama.
While the makers have kept the plot under wraps, viewers can expect sharper conflicts, heightened stakes, and a deeper look into Srikant’s personal struggles — including his eternal effort to balance work and parenthood.
Industry watchers also predict that Season 4 may explore new geopolitical angles, keeping in line with the show’s trademark mix of national security and domestic tension. The writing pace, Bajpayee hinted earlier, would determine when the season hits screens.
A fan base that won’t stop asking questions
Ever since the actor dropped hints about Season 3’s ending being intentionally open-ended, fans have been hounding him for clarity on the next chapter. Every interview, premiere event, or AMA becomes a new opportunity for someone to ask, “Sir, Season 4 kab aa raha hai?”
With this confirmation, the wait now shifts from if to when. Shooting schedules, post-production timelines, and the creators’ plotting will decide the eventual release window — but the hype has already restarted.
Where humour meets hype
Bajpayee’s Gen Z slang struggle became the light-hearted cherry atop the big reveal. His self-aware humour, combined with his grounded persona, made the announcement instantly shareable. For a story driven by intense missions, political twists, and emotional stakes, the mismatch between Srikant Tiwari’s world and Gen Z vocabulary feels hilariously on-brand.
As social media debates whether “pookie” is an insult, a compliment, or something in between, one thing remains certain: The Family Man still commands enormous buzz, and fans are ready for the next mission.