In a nostalgic and thrilling announcement, veteran actor Mukesh Khanna revealed his return as India’s original superhero, Shaktimaan. The announcement, made on November 12, 2024, has left fans of the beloved show, which originally aired on DD National from 1997 to 2005, absolutely ecstatic.
SHAKTIMAAN RETURNS
Mukesh Khanna shared a teaser video on his Instagram account, giving fans a glimpse of Shaktimaan’s comeback. In the video, Shaktimaan is seen flying and landing in a school, where he sings a song about freedom while looking at pictures of Indian freedom fighters such as Bhagat Singh, Chandrashekhar Azad, and Subhash Chandra Bose.
Speaking to ANI, Mukesh Khanna expressed his deep connection with the character and his excitement about reprising the role. “This is a costume within me… I think personally too, in my mind, this costume has come from within me… I did well in Shaktimaan because it came from within me,” he said. Khanna emphasized that he feels even happier than others about becoming Shaktimaan again.
The actor also stated that bringing Shaktimaan back is his duty, especially for today’s generation, which he believes is “running blindly”. “I am carrying out my duty that I started in 1997 and which went on till 2005. I think that my work should reach the public in 2027 because today’s generation is running blindly. They have to be stopped and told to catch their breath,” he added.
The original Shaktimaan series, which ran for more than 450 episodes, became one of the most popular superhero shows in India and left a lasting impression on millions of viewers. With Mukesh Khanna’s return, fans can look forward to reliving the magic and excitement of their favorite superhero.
Are you excited to see Shaktimaan back on screen?