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Exclusive! Mahir Pandhi shares the real reason behind Takht getting shelved: 'Was impossible to get all actors together'
Updated On: 08 June, 2026 12:48 PM IST | Mumbai | Aakruti Bagla
In an exclusive chat with mid-day, Mahir Pandhi spoke about exploitation in television, regressive portrayals of women, being typecast early in his career, and the heartbreak of seeing Karan Johar’s ambitious Takht get shelved

Mahir Pandhi (Pic/Instagram)
From making waves on the international stage with a Hollywood release to captivating audiences through his latest web series, Mahir Pandhi is steadily carving a distinctive space for himself in the entertainment industry. In an exclusive chat with mid-day, the actor opens up about his struggles, TV industry exploitation, Takht getting shelved and much more.
Mahir Pandhi on Vimal Khanna
Reflecting on his experience working on Vimal Khanna, Mahir Pandhi credits the creative freedom he enjoyed on set for helping him fully immerse himself in the character. He adds, “When you have a good actor in front of you as well, referring to Sunny Hinduja, the give-and-take becomes effortless, and the outcome of every scene turns out much better.”
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