For every ’90s kid, ‘Shaktimaan’ is more than a television show; it’s a sweet childhood memory tucked warmly in a special corner of their hearts. Thus, the moment Mukesh Khanna announced that ‘Shaktimaan’ is being adapted for a feature-length title, the audience couldn’t contain their excitement. It’s been a couple of years since the announcement, and the cinephiles are still waiting for the release. Recently, while speaking to a news agency, Mukesh Khanna confessed that the movie has encountered an obstacle.Discussing the delay with IANS, Mukesh Khanna said that the movie is ready to captivate audiences, but has hit a roadblock. When asked to describe the roadblock, the actor wasn’t too clear and gave a vague reply. However, he also expressed confidence that the film will eventually be released in theaters, saying that it is an important film.
The next Shaktimaan
Earlier this year, Mukesh Khanna returned to the screen in his superhero avatar. It was for a patriotic song, which led to the speculation that he would reprise his role as ‘Shaktimaan.’ Clarifying the same in a post on X (formerly Twitter), he wrote, “I have come to clarify a misconception which a section of my viewers are started having that through this song and press conference I had come to declare to the world that I will be the next Shaktimaan. Totally wrong. Let me explain.”“Firstly why should I say I will be the next Shaktimaan. I am already the Shaktimaan. There would be another Shaktimaan only when there is a Shaktimaan. And I am that Shaktimaan. Without me there cannot be other Shaktimaan. Since as Shaktimaan I have to create the Legacy of Shaktimaan. Secondly I have not come to prove or show that I am better than Ranveer Singh or any one who will wear the mantle of Shaktimaan. Become the next Shaktimaan,” mentioned the actor.
