Mukesh Khanna disapproves Ranveer Singh’s casting as Shaktimaan: Work in movies the place you’ll get to do a nude scene in each third scene |

Mukesh Khanna, famend for his portrayal of the enduring superhero Shaktimaan, has sparked controversy together with his disapproval of rumours surrounding Ranveer Singh probably moving into the superhero’s iconic crimson and golden go well with. The actor, taking to social media over the weekend, expressed his staunch opposition to the casting hypothesis, criticizing Singh’s latest photoshoot and questioning his suitability for the revered position.
In an Instagram publish addressing the circulating rumours, Khanna voiced his issues, asserting that regardless of Singh’s star energy, he might by no means embody the essence of Shaktimaan.His objections have been fueled by Singh’s latest photoshoot the place he bared all, a transfer he branded as “infantile” and unfitting for a job like Shaktimaan.

In a subsequent YouTube video, Khanna additional elaborated on his stance, advising Singh to hunt roles in different nations the place nudity is prevalent if he needs to showcase his physique. He stated, “You go and stay abroad, like Finland, like Spain. There are nudist camps. Go there, open it up. Work in movies the place you’ll get to do a nude scene in each third scene.”
Khanna’s remarks underlined his perception in upholding ‘Indian values‘ and cultural boundaries, urging producers, “If he thinks he’s smarter than us by exhibiting his complete physique, then keep away from him.”

Addressing queries on the best qualities for an actor to bag the position, Shaktimaan, Khanna in contrast the character to a ‘trainer’ and went a step additional and stated, “Sarva Shaktimaan is God.”
Elaborating on the identical, he stated, “I’ve advised the producers, that your competitors shouldn’t be with Spider-Man, Batman, Captain Planet. Shaktimaan is not only a superhero, he has additionally develop into an excellent trainer. Now, the actor who takes on the position ought to have the standard that when he speaks, individuals will pay attention. There are huge actors, however their picture comes within the center.”

Refusing to expose any most well-liked actors for the position, Khanna hinted on the meticulous casting course of essential to search out the proper embodiment of Shaktimaan, emphasizing the character’s significance as an emblem of final energy and righteousness. He shared, “If there’s an actor in my thoughts, I’d have began the movie by now.”

He additionally shared his perception within the significance of content material over star energy in guaranteeing the success of any cinematic enterprise, together with a possible Shaktimaan adaptation. Emphasizing the necessity for an actor whose presence instructions consideration and respect and stated, “If Shaktimaan is made, then he needs to be highly effective as a result of he comes subsequent to Sarva Shaktimaan. Sarva Shaktimaan is God. He’s the strongest within the universe. He has all the things. The bodily casting is a should. I’ve additionally stated that if the film runs, it’s going to run on content material and never due to a famous person.”
Final month, experiences claimed that Shaktimaan will go on flooring in Might 2025 with Ranveer within the lead and director Basil Joseph helming the undertaking.