Mukesh Khanna Says Shaktimaan Needed Today, This Generation Is Running Blindly; Trolled

Veteran actor Mukesh Khanna, popular for playing India's first superhero Shaktimaan, recently announced the return of 90s superhit TV show. He dropped a teaser of Shaktimaan on social media, where it went viral in minutes.

Talking to the media, Mukesh Khanna said the iconic character had a profound connection with kids and helped shape the generation. He revealed that he becomes so immersed in the character that he often forgets about the camera while shooting.

"This is a costume within me...I think personally too, in my mind, this costume has come from within me...I did well in Shatimaan because it came from within me...Acting is all about confidence. I forget about the camera when I am shooting...I am even happier than the others about becoming Shaktimaan again," Mukesh Khanna shared.

"I am carrying out my duty that I started in 1997 and which went on till 2005. I think that my work should reach the public in 2027 because today's generation is running blindly. They have to be stopped and told to catch their breath," he further said.

Soon after his statement, people started trolling Mukesh Khanna for his recent look as Shaktimaan. Commenting on the teaser video of Shaktimaan, a user said "It’s time to move on. He could have done a cameo or someone who advised the new Shaktimaan from time to time so that his ego can be satisfied too."

Another social media user commented, "This guy has lost it!!!! Shaktimaan was a fond memory for many of us, now it is on track to turn into a nightmare!"

Shaktimaan's Legacy and Return

Shaktimaan was broadcast on the national television channel Doordarshan in 1997 and was one of the most beloved show. It ran for over 450 episodes, leaving a lasting impression on millions of viewers. Mukesh Khanna is now eager to introduce Shaktimaan to a new generation, believing that his work should reach audiences by 2027.