Actor Mukesh Khanna, better known as ‘Shaktimaan’ frequently keeps in the news due to his candid statements. But certainly this is not the only reason why he was trending this month. The comeback of Shaktimaan was announced recently, and since then there has been an intense discussion on who will play Shaktimaan. In 1997, when Mukesh Khanna appeared as Shaktimaan, he took the nation by storm. While this role made him even more popular than the role of ‘Bhishmapitmah’ did in Mahabharat, he credits his spiritual making to Mahabharat’s role that he ‘got by luck’ as he says. In this episode of Mid-day’s Straight Talk, in conversation with Katyayani Kapoor, Mukesh Khanna opens up on the concept of Marriage, Spirituality, Religion, Cinema and Controversies.
18 December,2024 06:00 PM IST
After being criticized by Sonakshi Sinha for his "distasteful statements" regarding her upbringing and family, veteran actor Mukesh Khanna has responded to her delayed reaction. Khanna clarified his stance in a recent interview with News9, stating that his comments were not intended to malign Sonakshi or her father, Shatrughan Sinha, a veteran actor and politician. "I am surprised it took her so long to respond. I knew mentioning her name in connection with that Kaun Banega Crorepati incident might antagonize her, but I had no malicious intent. I hold her father in high regard and share a cordial relationship with him," Khanna explained.
18 December,2024 04:47 PM IST | Mumbai
Mukesh Khanna has officially announced the return of Shaktimaan, sending fans into a frenzy with his Instagram post. The iconic superhero, who became a household name in the late '90s, was loved by children and became a cherished part of Indian TV history. At a recent press conference, Khanna discussed his movie plans with Sony and addressed the possibility of casting Ranveer Singh. However, he emphasized that Shaktimaan doesn't need a "star" and that he’s looking for a fresh face to portray the character. He also shared his desire to spread a message to the current generation, urging them to connect more with their parents and less with Google. The much-awaited Shaktimaan reboot is set to return to screens in 2027.
12 November,2024 02:50 PM IST
Indian film actor and ‘Shaktiman’ fame Mukesh Khanna expressed his anger on Om Raut’s ‘Adipurush’ and said that if the people of the country don’t stop this, then he will think that 100 crore Hindus have not awakened yet.
21 June,2023 12:55 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
