Archive · 13 Aug 2025
Mukesh Khanna Reveals Concerns on Shaktimaan Movie Casting
The actor who played Shaktimaan in the 90s, Mukesh Khanna, is worried about the new Shaktimaan movie.
He still has the rights to the character, but he doesn't get to choose who plays Shaktimaan in the movie.
He met with Ranveer Singh, who wanted to play the role, but Khanna didn't think it was right.
Khanna doesn't want the new movie to ruin Shaktimaan's image and is prepared to take action if needed.
Mukesh Khanna, the original Shaktimaan, has concerns about the upcoming movie adaptation.
Khanna confirmed he still owns the IPR but granted rights for seven years.
He regrets not securing a written agreement for casting approval in the movie.
Khanna expressed his reservations about the superhero's image being compromised.
Khanna revealed meeting Ranveer Singh, who expressed interest but was ultimately not approved for the role.
- Who
- Mukesh Khanna, the original Shaktimaan actor, and Ranveer Singh.
- What
- Mukesh Khanna is concerned about the upcoming Shaktimaan movie and the casting of the lead actor.
- When
- The interview was conducted recently, discussing the movie adaptation announced years ago.
- Where
- The interview was conducted with Galatta India and covered by BollywoodLife.
- Why
- Khanna wants to protect the Shaktimaan image and ensure the movie maintains the character's values.
Mukesh Khanna's Position
Movie Producers' Position
Creative Control
Mukesh Khanna's Position
Protect Shaktimaan's image and values.
Movie Producers' Position
Maintaining creative freedom in the movie adaptation.
- Original Shaktimaan Actor
- Mukesh Khanna
- IPR Ownership
- Mukesh Khanna
- Movie Rights Duration
- 7 years
- Actor who expressed interest
- Ranveer Singh