Mukesh Khanna who is known for his iconic role as Shaktimaan recently was spotted in his superhero costume and he announced that he’s returning as Shaktimaan. This comes amidst news of this 90s television show being made into a film and rumours of Ranveer Singh being cast as the new Shaktimaan in the movie. Mukesh has opposed of this idea and doesn’t approve of Singh as Shaktimaan and actress Vaibhavi McDonald who played Geeta Biswas on the show had said the same in an interview recently.
Meanwhile, Mukesh Khanna told ANI during an interview as he was seen in his Shaktimaan constume, “This is a costume within me…I think personally too, in my mind, this costume has come from within me…I did well in Shatimaan because it came from within me…Acting is all about confidence. I forget about the camera when I am shooting…I am even happier than the others about becoming Shaktimaan again.”
He further added, “I am carrying out my duty that I started in 1997 and which went on till 2005. I think that my work should reach the public in 2027 because today’s generation is running blindly. They have to be stopped and told to catch their breath…”
However, the 90s kids aren’t too happy with this as they think it’s time for him to move on from this character and allow someone else to step in. A user said, “Imagine after few bouts of fight, shaktiman being admitted to Max Hospital.” Another fan said, “Don’t ruin Shaktiman pls, don’t do it.” A user wrote, “Dude is stuck in the past. Someone should speak sense to him.”
A person said, “It’s time to move on. He could have done a cameo or someone who advised the new shaktiman time to time so that his ego can be satisfied too.”
A user further commented, “This guy has lost it!!!! Shaktimaan was a fond memory for many of us, now it is on track to turn into a nightmare!”
A while ago, Mukesh had dropped a video saying that Ranveer was never confirmed for the part.
