The reports of Bollywood star Ranveer Singh playing the iconic character Shaktimaan broke on the internet a few months back. Shaktimaan is a character from the 90s iconic superhero TV series titled Shaktimaan. The original Shaktimaan played by Mukesh Khanna was loved by many. The actor Mukesh Khanna recently reacted to the development of a movie which will cast Ranveer Singh as Shaktimaan.
Mukesh Khanna Disapproves of Ranveer Singh Playing Shaktimaan, Sparks Controversy:
Mukesh Khanna, who is well known for playing the iconic TV superhero Shaktimaan, recently shared his opinion on Ranveer Singh playing Shaktimaan. The statements made by the actor regarding Ranveer Singh have sparked controversies. Mukesh Khanna has shared his disapproval of Ranveer playing the character of Shaktimaan.
Mukesh Khanna Criticizes Producers' Choice of Ranveer Singh for Shaktimaan Role:
Recently Mukesh Khanna reacted to the rumours surrounding a new actor to step in the suit of Shaktimaan. The rulers also suggested that Ranveer Singh would potentially play the character. Mukesh Khanna criticised the choice of producers to cast Ranveer Singh in his iconic role of Shaktimaan.
Mukesh Khanna Voices Concerns Over Ranveer Singh as Shaktimaan on Social Media:
Mukesh Khanna made a post on his social media speaking about his concerns regarding Ranveer Singh playing Shaktimaan. He objected to Ranveer Singh as a child and said that he would not be fit for a role like Shaktimaan. He also said that despite the star power Ranveer holds portraying Shaktimaan will not be the right choice.
Mukesh Khanna: Shaktimaan Role Requires Qualities Beyond Star Image, Disapproves of Ranveer Singh:
Mukesh Khanna wrote: ‘Pura social media mahinon se is rumour se bhara pada tha ki Ranveer karega Shaktimaan. Aur har koi naaraz tha ise lekar. Main chup raha. Lekin jub channels ne bhi elaan karna shuru kar diya ki Ranveer sign ho gaya hai. To mujhe muhn kholana pada. Aur maine bol diya ki aisi image wala vyakti kitna bhi bada star kyon na ho Shaktimaan nahin ban sakta. I have put my foot down. Ab Aaga aage dekhiye hota hai kya ??’ (For months, social media was filled with rumours that Ranveer would play Shaktimaan. And everyone was angry about it. I stayed silent. But when channels started announcing that Ranveer had signed on, I had to speak up. I said that someone with such an image, no matter how big a star they may be, cannot become Shaktimaan. I have put my foot down. Let's see what happens next.)
Mukesh Khanna- Ranveer Singh Not Fit to Portray Shaktimaan:
While talking about why he does not approve of Ranveer Singh Shaktimaan Mukesh Khanna said, ‘I have told the producers that your competition is not with Spider-Man, Batman, Captain Planet. Shaktimaan is not just a superhero, he has also become a super teacher. Now, the actor who takes on the role should have the quality that when he speaks, people will listen. There are big actors, but their image comes in the middle.'
An official announcement of Ranveer Singh portraying the character of Shaktimaan has not been made yet. The audience can't wait to see how this whole situation will turn out.