One of the many highlights of The Family Man is the easy banter between Manoj Bajpayee’s Srikant and Sharib Hashmi’s JK, be it while they munch outside a vada-pav stall or just minutes before a hostage situation. Ask how it feels to be a much-loved spy, second only to Srikant, and Hashmi says that it’s sheer joy to reprise the role of JK. As the second season opens to glowing reviews, the actor discusses his on-screen chemistry with Bajpayee, discovering Chennai during the shoot and how they have “stayed true to the story”.

Edited excerpts from the interview.