Veteran actor Mukesh Khanna, widely known for his portrayal of Shaktimaan within the iconic tv sequence, has addressed the continuing rumours of Ranveer Singh being forged because the superhero within the upcoming movie adaptation. The OG Shaktimaan took to social media, sparking dialog along with his remarks. While no official casting announcement has been made, Khanna expressed his reservations in a latest Instagram publish.
Mukesh Khanna REACTS STRONGLY to rumours of Ranveer Singh’s casting in Shaktimaan: “He can’t be Shaktimaan, no matter how big a star he is”
“Social media has been buzzing with rumours about Ranveer Singh playing Shaktimaan for months,” the 65-year-old actor wrote (translated from Hindi). “Everyone seemed unhappy with this choice. I remained silent, but when channels began announcing Ranveer’s signing, I had to speak up. I firmly believe that an actor with a particular image, no matter how big a star they are, cannot embody Shaktimaan.”
The veteran actor additional elaborated on his perspective in a video, suggesting various roles for Singh. He talked about nations like Finland and Spain the place Singh might showcase his physique in initiatives with extra frequent nudity. He mentioned, “Work in films where you will get to do a nude scene in every third scene.”
Khanna asserted, “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.”
Last month, a report by PinkVilla indicated that Ranveer Singh would start filming Shaktimaan quickly. The report quoted a supply claiming, “Right after Don 3, it’s time for Shaktimaan. The film has been in the writing stage for over 3 years, and the team has finally cracked a script worthy of doing justice to the legacy of Shaktimaan. The film will be directed by Basil Joseph, with Sony Pictures India and Sajid Nadiadwala as the producers.”
While Mukesh Khanna’s feedback have stirred debate, followers and moviegoers have to attend for official affirmation relating to the casting of Shaktimaan.
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