Mukesh Khanna is getting trolled for returning as Shaktimaan at the age of 66. The Mahabharat actor slipped into the red Indian superhero outfit and ruled the 1990s. While there were rumours that a film based on the character is in the making, Mukesh announced that he is set to play Shaktimaan again. He made the announcement by donning the iconic suit and meeting the media. Although the actor appeared excited about making a comeback, fans of the superhero weren’t on the same page.
Speaking with ANI, Mukesh Khanna confirmed he is returning as Shaktimaan and made a comment about the present generation. “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," he said.
“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…" Khanna added.
Fans took to the thread and Reddit to troll Mukesh. “Imagine after few bouts of fight, shaktiman being admitted to Max Hospital," a comment read. “Don’t ruin Shaktiman pls, don’t do it," added another. “Dude is stuck in the past. Someone should speak sense to him," a social media user wrote on X.
“This guy has lost it!!!! Shaktimaan was a fond memory for many of us, now it is on track to turn into a nightmare!" a comment on Reddit read. “It’s time to move on. He could have done a cameo or someone who advised the new shaktiman time to time so that his ego can be satisfied too," a social media user suggested.
Meanwhile, Mukesh’s announcement came amid rumours that Ranveer Singh was being considered as the new Shaktimaan on the big screen.
