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'He is sold': Mukesh Khanna slammed for collaborating with Samay Raina after saying he should be paraded on a donkey
Updated On: 22 June, 2026 05:51 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Shaktimaan actor Mukesh Khanna has faced backlash on the internet after his recent ad with Samay Raina. Users on the internet slammed the actor for collaborating with the comedian despite heavily criticising him a few months back

Mukesh Khanna and Samay Raina. Pics via Instagram
In April this year, during his Still Alive stand-up, comedian Samay Raina took a jibe at Mukesh Khanna after the Shaktimaan actor criticised him during the India's Got Latent controversy. Mukesh hit back by responding to Samay with harsh words, describing the show as "ashleel" (obscene) and saying that the comedian should be paraded on a donkey. Now, nearly two months after their exchange, the two have come together for a new ad. However, the collaboration has left many social media users shocked, with many criticising Mukesh for working with Samay after speaking out against him.
Mukesh Khanna and Samay Raina collaborate on an ad
On Monday, Samay and Mukesh took to Instagram and shared a joint post which was a video advertisement for a smartphone brand. In the video, Samay is seen speaking to someone on the phone and saying, "Thanks, yaar. The show is returning now. As they say, darkness doesn't prevail for long." That's when Shaktimaan arrives in his signature style. Samay asks, "What are you doing on my rooftop, sir?" Mukesh says, "Teri tedhi dum seedhi karne aaya hoon, Samay Raina (I am here to put you in line, Samay Raina)."
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