Manoj Bajpayee showers birthday praise on Family Man co-star Samantha Ruth Prabhu; says, “‘She’s not afraid to take risks” : Bollywood News

Manoj Bajpayee doesn’t easily praise his own performances or those of his co-stars. The last time he showered so many compliments on a female co-actor was when he spoke about Tabu. Now, it is Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who celebrates her birthday today, receiving that rare praise. “I came away from The Family Man Season 2 with so much respect for Samantha. Her dedication to getting Rajalakshmi’s body language and spoken language right was inspiring,” says Manoj.

Manoj Bajpayee showers birthday praise on Family Man co-star Samantha Ruth Prabhu; says, “‘She’s not afraid to take risks”

Season 2 of The Family Man was widely appreciated for the powerhouse performances delivered by both Manoj Bajpayee and Samantha. Manoj reveals that while he did his own homework for the role, Samantha was deeply committed to preparing for hers. He even watched her previous films to understand the kind of actor she is.

Says Manoj, “When I got to know Raj and DK had cast Samantha, I wanted to know more about her work. I’m a film buff. I watch all kinds of films and series to stay aware of what’s going on around me. I love to recognize, acknowledge, and bond with talented colleagues. Yes, I saw Samantha’s work.”

When the two finally met, Manoj didn’t hold back his admiration. “The first thing I did when I met Samantha in Chennai was to congratulate her on her performance in Super Deluxe — she was magnificent. As an unfaithful wife trying to hide her lover’s body with her husband’s help, Samantha nailed it. Like me, she’s not afraid to take risks.”

The actor was equally impressed by her preparation for The Family Man. “Her preparation was amazing. I’ve seen her training videos where she’s practicing martial arts and more. This is what I love about my co-stars — when they bring that kind of passion to their work, it inspires me to give my best. When they don’t, I try to talk to them. Really, I came away with so much respect for Samantha Ruth Prabhu.”

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