Mukesh Khanna, famous for portraying Shaktimaan on television, has always been known for speaking his mind. Recently, news emerged that a Shaktimaan movie is in the works, and Ranveer Singh was rumored to play the lead role. However, Mukesh Khanna raised strong objections to this.
Known for his outspoken nature, Mukesh Khanna still holds a special place in fans’ hearts for his role as Shaktimaan. When rumors began circulating that Ranveer Singh was being considered for the role in the upcoming film adaptation, Khanna did not hold back in voicing his concerns.
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Ranveer Singh Sought Mukesh Khanna’s Permission
In an interview with Bollywood Thikana, Mukesh Khanna revealed, “People now know that Ranveer Singh came to seek my permission to play Shaktimaan. I can’t hide this fact because later on, people said that I praised Ranveer and called him a brilliant actor. As soon as rumors of Ranveer being confirmed for the role started spreading, I made it clear that I wasn’t in agreement.”
He continued, “I had issues with Sony TV regarding this, as I did not give Ranveer my approval to play the role. Ranveer sat with me for three hours that day, but I explained to him that what Shaktimaan needs in terms of appearance and aura is not something I see in his face.”
Why Mukesh Khanna thinks Akshay Kumar Doesn’t Fit the Role
Mukesh Khanna was also asked about Akshay Kumar taking on the role of Shaktimaan. He expressed similar reservations, stating that Akshay too wouldn’t be able to do justice to the character.
Ranveer Singh’s Controversial Photoshoot
Khanna also criticized Ranveer Singh’s infamous nude photoshoot. He even brought up Deepika Padukone, questioning why she didn’t intervene or speak to Ranveer about it. Mukesh Khanna remarked, “It is because of this very photoshoot that I do not want Ranveer to play Shaktimaan.”
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