Mukesh Khanna Reveals Why He Doesn’t Want Ranveer Singh To Play Shaktimaan; Says, “I’m Losing Crores Of Rupees”

The conversation around the much-discussed reboot of Shaktimaan continues to spark debate, especially with Ranveer Singh reportedly linked to the iconic role. For nearly two years, speculation has built around the project, with fans divided over who should step into the shoes of India’s original superhero. At the centre of this debate is Mukesh Khanna, who originally played Shaktimaan and has consistently voiced strong reservations about casting an established star in the role.

Mukesh Khanna Reveals Why He Doesn’t Want Ranveer Singh To Play Shaktimaan

However, even as he maintains his stance, Mukesh Khanna has acknowledged Ranveer Singh’s talent and range. Speaking in a recent interaction, he said, “See why I am against this is… although he is a terrific actor, has terrific energy, he can do Dhurandhar, he can do Gully Boy, he can do Khilji.”

At the same time, Mukesh stressed that Shaktimaan requires more than just acting ability. He explained that the character demands a certain visual identity and presence. “But in Shaktimaan, you need not just the actor but also the face. Like Prithviraj Chauhan should look like Prithviraj Chauhan when he stands, which Akshay Kumar did not look like in the film. They put on a wig and whatnot. When I played a historical character, it used to take me 1.5 hours just to change costumes. I used to wear a seven-inch crown.”

Mukesh Khanna Reveals He Is Losing Money If He Casts Ranveer Singh

The actor also admitted that his decision to hold his ground may come at a financial cost. He revealed that Sony Pictures is keen to move forward with the project. “It is my loss. I am losing crores of rupees as Sony is ready to give me crores of rupees. I said, ‘Wait, I don’t want this cast.’ They are adamant, and I am also adamant. They want a star, I don’t want a star. If I am allowed, I would conduct auditions across the country to find who will become Shaktimaan. You will get publicity and also find a boy who is good-looking, simple, and kind. For me, no actor who already has an image can become Shaktimaan.”

In an earlier interaction with Siddharth Kannan, Mukesh Khanna revealed that Ranveer Singh had once met him in an attempt to secure the role. “It was an arranged meeting organized by Sony, where Ranveer came to convince me that he could play Shaktimaan. This wasn’t the first time he showed interest in the role.” He added that he had instead suggested Ranveer consider playing Tamraj Kilvish, the show’s iconic antagonist. “He wanted to convince me that he can play Shaktimaan. That meeting ended in no result.”

Looking further back, Mukesh shared that filmmaker Aditya Chopra had also shown interest in the property years ago. “Ten years ago, Aditya Chopra’s team contacted me, asking if I could give them the rights to Shaktimaan. Around that time, coincidentally, a photo of Ranveer Singh wearing Shaktimaan’s costume surfaced on social media. I refused to give them the rights but proposed that they collaborate with me instead. I didn’t want them to turn it into a disco drama.”

For now, the future of Shaktimaan remains uncertain. While discussions continue behind the scenes, Mukesh Khanna’s firm stance ensures that the casting debate is far from over.

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Varsha Tiwari

Varsha Tiwari is a budding content writer passionate about Bollywood, pop culture, and the stories behind the spotlight. She enjoys breaking down trends, celebrity moments, and film narratives into engaging, reader-friendly content. Always curious and observant, she is currently pursuing a Master’s in Communication and Journalism. Outside of writing, she enjoys painting because storytelling doesn’t always need words to make an impact.