Ranveer Singh’s team has denied reports of him producing or starring in a Shaktimaan reboot, clarifying he’s currently focused on Don 3 and Aditya Dhar’s next film. Meanwhile, original star Mukesh Khanna claimed Ranveer met him seeking approval for the role but didn’t fit the character’s moral image. Khanna added that the reboot is delayed due to creative differences and the search for the right actor.
30 May,2025 08:28 PM IST
Mukesh Khanna who has famously portrayed the role of ‘Shaktimaan’ and ‘Bhishmapitamah’ in Mahabharat is known for his blunt opinions in the media. In this interview with Mid-day’s Katyayani Kapoor, Mukesh Khanna opened up on being disappointed by movies like Aadipurush for inappropriate representation of Mythological characters. He also praised the South Indian film industry for keeping the history intact while making historical films. Take a look.
15 January,2025 07:19 PM IST
Actor Mukesh Khanna, better known as ‘Shaktimaan’ frequently keeps in the news due to his candid statements. But certainly this is not the only reason why he was trending this month. The comeback of Shaktimaan was announced recently, and since then there has been an intense discussion on who will play Shaktimaan. In 1997, when Mukesh Khanna appeared as Shaktimaan, he took the nation by storm. While this role made him even more popular than the role of ‘Bhishmapitmah’ did in Mahabharat, he credits his spiritual making to Mahabharat’s role that he ‘got by luck’ as he says. In this episode of Mid-day’s Straight Talk, in conversation with Katyayani Kapoor, Mukesh Khanna opens up on the concept of Marriage, Spirituality, Religion, Cinema and Controversies.
18 December,2024 06:00 PM IST
Mukesh Khanna has officially announced the return of Shaktimaan, sending fans into a frenzy with his Instagram post. The iconic superhero, who became a household name in the late '90s, was loved by children and became a cherished part of Indian TV history. At a recent press conference, Khanna discussed his movie plans with Sony and addressed the possibility of casting Ranveer Singh. However, he emphasized that Shaktimaan doesn't need a "star" and that he’s looking for a fresh face to portray the character. He also shared his desire to spread a message to the current generation, urging them to connect more with their parents and less with Google. The much-awaited Shaktimaan reboot is set to return to screens in 2027.
12 November,2024 02:50 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
