<p>Sonakshi Sinha is not taking things lightly with fellow actor Mukesh Khanna. The Indian actress issued a long statement criticising Mukesh Khanna for his questioning Sonakshi Sinha’s upbringing as she couldn’t answer a question on <em>Ramayana</em> during an episode of <em>Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC)</em>. In 2019, Sonakshi was a part of an episode of<em> KBC.</em> When she was asked for whom Hanuman brought 'Sanjeevani booti' in the Ramayana, she couldn't answer correctly.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mukesh Khanna brought it up again recently in an interview with Siddharth Kannan and blamed Sonakshi’s father Shatrughan Sinha for not teaching her about Ramayana.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>This is what Sonakshi Sinha wrote in a lengthy statement</strong></h2>

<p>Not letting it slide without a response, Sonkashi slammed Mukesh Khanna and took to her Instagram Stories.</p>

<p>She asked the <em>Shaktimaan</em> actor to "stop bringing up the same incident time and again to be back in the news at the expense of me and my family".</p>

<p>She wrote, "Dear Sir, Mukesh Khanna ji ...I recently read a statement you made saying that it's my father's fault I did not answer a question about the <em>Ramayana </em>correctly on a show I attended many, many years back. Firstly let me remind you there were two women on the hot seat that day who did not know the answer to the same question, but you choose to keep taking my name, and only my name, for reasons which are quite obvious."</p>

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<p>Sonakshi said that she "blanked out" on <em>KBC</em> and asked Mukesh to forget the incident.</p>

<p>She continued, "Yes, I may have blanked out that day, a human tendency, and forgotten who the sanjeevani booti was brought for, but clearly, you have also forgotten some of the lessons of forgive and forget taught by Lord Ram himself... if Lord Ram can forgive Manthara, if he can forgive Kaikeyi... if he can even forgive Ravan after the great battle was done, surely you can let go of this extremely small thing in comparison.. not that I need your forgiveness. But yes, I definitely need you to forget and stop bringing up the same incident time and again to be back in the news at the expense of me and my family."</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-katrina-kaif-and-her-mother-in-law-veena-kaushal-visit-shirdis-sai-baba--see-pics-784442">Katrina Kaif and her mother-in-law Veena Kaushal visit Sai Baba temple in Shirdi | See pics</a></strong></p>

<p>Sonakshi warned Mukesh against speaking about values her "father has instilled" in her.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While speaking with Siddharth Kannan, Mukesh Khanna had talked about how today's generation needs Shaktimaan to guide them.&nbsp;</p>


Sonakshi Sinha is not taking things lightly with fellow actor Mukesh Khanna. The Indian actress issued a long statement criticising Mukesh Khanna for his questioning Sonakshi Sinha’s upbringing as she couldn’t answer a question on Ramayana during an episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC).

Sonakshi Sinha is not taking things lightly with fellow actor Mukesh Khanna. The Indian actress issued a long statement criticising Mukesh Khanna for his questioning Sonakshi Sinha’s upbringing as she couldn’t answer a question on Ramayana during an episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC). In 2019, Sonakshi was a part of an episode of KBC. When she was asked for whom Hanuman brought 'Sanjeevani booti' in the Ramayana, she couldn't answer correctly. Mukesh Khanna brought it up again recently in an interview with Siddharth Kannan and blamed Sonakshi’s father Shatrughan Sinha for not teaching her about Ramayana. This is what Sonakshi Sinha wrote in a lengthy statement Not letting it slide without a response, Sonkashi slammed Mukesh Khanna and took to her Instagram Stories. She asked the Shaktimaan actor to "stop bringing up the same incident time and again to be back in the news at the expense of me and my family". She wrote, "Dear Sir, Mukesh Khanna ji ...I recently read a statement you made saying that it's my father's fault I did not answer a question about the Ramayana correctly on a show I attended many, many years back. Firstly let me remind you there were two women on the hot seat that day who did not know the answer to the same question, but you choose to keep taking my name, and only my name, for reasons which are quite obvious." Sonakshi said that she "blanked out" on KBC and asked Mukesh to forget the incident. She continued, "Yes, I may have blanked out that day, a human tendency, and forgotten who the sanjeevani booti was brought for, but clearly, you have also forgotten some of the lessons of forgive and forget taught by Lord Ram himself... if Lord Ram can forgive Manthara, if he can forgive Kaikeyi... if he can even forgive Ravan after the great battle was done, surely you can let go of this extremely small thing in comparison.. not that I need your forgiveness. But yes, I definitely need you to forget and stop bringing up the same incident time and again to be back in the news at the expense of me and my family." Also read: Katrina Kaif and her mother-in-law Veena Kaushal visit Sai Baba temple in Shirdi | See pics Sonakshi warned Mukesh against speaking about values her "father has instilled" in her. While speaking with Siddharth Kannan, Mukesh Khanna had talked about how today's generation needs Shaktimaan to guide them.

Sonakshi Sinha calls out Mukesh Khanna for 'indecent' statement on her upbringing

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<p>Sonakshi Sinha is not taking things lightly with fellow actor Mukesh Khanna. The Indian actress issued a long statement criticising Mukesh Khanna for his questioning Sonakshi Sinha’s upbringing as she couldn’t answer a question on <em>Ramayana</em> during an episode of <em>Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC)</em>. In 2019, Sonakshi was a part of an episode of<em> KBC.</em> When she was asked for whom Hanuman brought 'Sanjeevani booti' in the Ramayana, she couldn't answer correctly. </p></p>
<p>Mukesh Khanna brought it up again recently in an interview with Siddharth Kannan and blamed Sonakshi’s father Shatrughan Sinha for not teaching her about Ramayana. </p>
<h2><strong>This is what Sonakshi Sinha wrote in a lengthy statement</strong></h2>
<p>Not letting it slide without a response, Sonkashi slammed Mukesh Khanna and took to her Instagram Stories.</p>
<p>She asked the <em>Shaktimaan</em> actor to "stop bringing up the same incident time and again to be back in the news at the expense of me and my family".</p>
<p>She wrote, "Dear Sir, Mukesh Khanna ji ...I recently read a statement you made saying that it's my father's fault I did not answer a question about the <em>Ramayana </em>correctly on a show I attended many, many years back. Firstly let me remind you there were two women on the hot seat that day who did not know the answer to the same question, but you choose to keep taking my name, and only my name, for reasons which are quite obvious."</p>
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<p>Sonakshi said that she "blanked out" on <em>KBC</em> and asked Mukesh to forget the incident.</p>
<p>She continued, "Yes, I may have blanked out that day, a human tendency, and forgotten who the sanjeevani booti was brought for, but clearly, you have also forgotten some of the lessons of forgive and forget taught by Lord Ram himself... if Lord Ram can forgive Manthara, if he can forgive Kaikeyi... if he can even forgive Ravan after the great battle was done, surely you can let go of this extremely small thing in comparison.. not that I need your forgiveness. But yes, I definitely need you to forget and stop bringing up the same incident time and again to be back in the news at the expense of me and my family."</p>
<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-katrina-kaif-and-her-mother-in-law-veena-kaushal-visit-shirdis-sai-baba--see-pics-784442">Katrina Kaif and her mother-in-law Veena Kaushal visit Sai Baba temple in Shirdi | See pics</a></strong></p>
<p>Sonakshi warned Mukesh against speaking about values her "father has instilled" in her. </p>
<p>While speaking with Siddharth Kannan, Mukesh Khanna had talked about how today's generation needs Shaktimaan to guide them. </p>


Sonakshi Sinha asked Mukesh Khanna to be kind and said, "I definitely need you to forget and stop bringing up the same incident time and again to be back in the news at the expense of me and my family"



New Delhi Sonakshi Sinha is not taking things lightly with fellow actor Mukesh Khanna. The Indian actress issued a long statement criticising Mukesh Khanna for his questioning Sonakshi Sinha’s upbringing as she couldn’t answer a question on Ramayana during an episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC). In 2019, Sonakshi was a part of an episode of KBC. When she was asked for whom Hanuman brought 'Sanjeevani booti' in the Ramayana, she couldn't answer correctly. Mukesh Khanna brought it up again recently in an interview with Siddharth Kannan and blamed Sonakshi’s father Shatrughan Sinha for not teaching her about Ramayana. This is what Sonakshi Sinha wrote in a lengthy statement Not letting it slide without a response, Sonkashi slammed Mukesh Khanna and took to her Instagram Stories. She asked the Shaktimaan actor to "stop bringing up the same incident time and again to be back in the news at the expense of me and my family". She wrote, "Dear Sir, Mukesh Khanna ji ...I recently read a statement you made saying that it's my father's fault I did not answer a question about the Ramayana correctly on a show I attended many, many years back. Firstly let me remind you there were two women on the hot seat that day who did not know the answer to the same question, but you choose to keep taking my name, and only my name, for reasons which are quite obvious." Sonakshi said that she "blanked out" on KBC and asked Mukesh to forget the incident. She continued, "Yes, I may have blanked out that day, a human tendency, and forgotten who the sanjeevani booti was brought for, but clearly, you have also forgotten some of the lessons of forgive and forget taught by Lord Ram himself... if Lord Ram can forgive Manthara, if he can forgive Kaikeyi... if he can even forgive Ravan after the great battle was done, surely you can let go of this extremely small thing in comparison.. not that I need your forgiveness. But yes, I definitely need you to forget and stop bringing up the same incident time and again to be back in the news at the expense of me and my family." Also read: Katrina Kaif and her mother-in-law Veena Kaushal visit Sai Baba temple in Shirdi | See pics Sonakshi warned Mukesh against speaking about values her "father has instilled" in her. While speaking with Siddharth Kannan, Mukesh Khanna had talked about how today's generation needs Shaktimaan to guide them.

<p>The United Nations on Monday blamed all sides in Syria after renewed fighting and air strikes in the Syrian city of Aleppo prevented the medical evacuations and aid deliveries from reaching the war-ravaged city.&nbsp;</p>

<p>UN aid agencies had held days of negotiations to try to secure safe passage for the sick and wounded, but the effort came to a halt when fighting resumed after three days of truce.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;It is deeply regrettable that no patients or accompanying family members could be moved,&quot; said Stephen O&#39;Brien, the UN&#39;s humanitarian aid coordinator. &quot;The evacuations were obstructed by various factors, including delays in receiving the necessary approvals from local authorities in eastern Aleppo,&quot; he said.</p>

<p>&quot;After three days of lull, parties to the conflict have still not agreed, military operations have resumed and violence is now escalating,&quot; said O&#39;Brien in a statement. &quot;The political and military paths are trumping basic humanity once again in Syria.&quot;</p>

<p>US secretary of state John too voiced concern to his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov days after the Russian-called truce ended. &quot;They talked about the importance of the continued multilateral discussions in Geneva and how ... to get a meaningful cessation of hostilities and the delivery of humanitarian aid,&quot; state department spokesman John Kirby said.</p>

<p>Syria&#39;s main ally, Moscow had last week declared a humanitarian pause in the assault on eastern Aleppo, where more than 250,000 civilians have been trapped. But Russia had ruled out a renewal of the ceasefire and blamed rebel groups for blocking the medical evacuation.</p>

<p>The two leaders agreed that the negotiations in Geneva to search for ways to resolve the Aleppo crisis will continue. &nbsp;Lavrov told Kerry the United States must fulfil its obligation to separate moderate opposition groups from &quot;terrorists&quot; in Syria, the Russian foreign ministry said in a statement.</p>

<p>During the phone call, Kerry had expressed concern about the renewal of air strikes and ground attacks in Aleppo by the Syrian government forces and their Russian supporters after a pause in the fighting for several days, Kirby said.</p>

<p>He also noted that humanitarian aid had still not made it through to people under siege in Aleppo, despite the pause in fighting.</p>

<p>No UN aid convoy has entered Aleppo since July 7 and food rations will run out by the end of October, UN chief Ban Ki-moon had warned last week.</p>

<p>(WION with inputs from agencies)<br />
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The United Nations on Monday blamed all sides in Syria after renewed fighting and air strikes in the Syrian city of Aleppo prevented the medical evacuations and aid deliveries from reaching the war-ravaged city.

The United Nations on Monday blamed all sides in Syria after renewed fighting and air strikes in the Syrian city of Aleppo prevented the medical evacuations and aid deliveries from reaching the war-ravaged city. UN aid agencies had held days of negotiations to try to secure safe passage for the sick and wounded, but the effort came to a halt when fighting resumed after three days of truce. "It is deeply regrettable that no patients or accompanying family members could be moved," said Stephen O'Brien, the UN's humanitarian aid coordinator. "The evacuations were obstructed by various factors, including delays in receiving the necessary approvals from local authorities in eastern Aleppo," he said. "After three days of lull, parties to the conflict have still not agreed, military operations have resumed and violence is now escalating," said O'Brien in a statement. "The political and military paths are trumping basic humanity once again in Syria." US secretary of state John too voiced concern to his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov days after the Russian-called truce ended. "They talked about the importance of the continued multilateral discussions in Geneva and how ... to get a meaningful cessation of hostilities and the delivery of humanitarian aid," state department spokesman John Kirby said. Syria's main ally, Moscow had last week declared a humanitarian pause in the assault on eastern Aleppo, where more than 250,000 civilians have been trapped. But Russia had ruled out a renewal of the ceasefire and blamed rebel groups for blocking the medical evacuation. The two leaders agreed that the negotiations in Geneva to search for ways to resolve the Aleppo crisis will continue. Lavrov told Kerry the United States must fulfil its obligation to separate moderate opposition groups from "terrorists" in Syria, the Russian foreign ministry said in a statement. During the phone call, Kerry had expressed concern about the renewal of air strikes and ground attacks in Aleppo by the Syrian government forces and their Russian supporters after a pause in the fighting for several days, Kirby said. He also noted that humanitarian aid had still not made it through to people under siege in Aleppo, despite the pause in fighting. No UN aid convoy has entered Aleppo since July 7 and food rations will run out by the end of October, UN chief Ban Ki-moon had warned last week. (WION with inputs from agencies)

Mukesh Khanna says he rejected YRF’s offer to buy Shaktimaan’s rights: 'Tell Aditya, whoever he is..'

<p>Netizens were left utterly confused as were we after Mukesh Khanna who played Indian superhero <em>Shaktimaan</em>, called a press conference to discuss the future of the iconic character that entertained us in the 2000s when TV meant only a handful of shows and programs. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Mukesh Khanna stirred the debate on who will look great as Shaktimaan as he started off by talking about himself and how he looks the best as the TV character. He then teased that a new <em>Shaktimaan</em> film/show is in the works and that there will soon be great news for Shaktimaan fans who have been waiting for a spin-off or sequel.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Mukesh Khanna not keen on hiring Ranveer Singh as Shaktimaan</h2>

<p>Things however went haywire when it was reported earlier this year that Ranveer Singh was being considered for the part and a lot of social media users found his casting apt and suitable. This is where things got out of hand as Mukesh Khanna said that he would never let Ranveer Singh portray the iconic role. He said Ranveer neither had the face nor the character for the role.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Cut to now, Mukesh Khanna is back teasing some news about <em>Shaktimaan’</em>s return. Sharing a picture of Shaktimaan on X, Mukesh wrote in Hindi, “Lo main aa gaya (Here I come) Shaktimaan Returns.” Mukesh wrote in the caption, “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.”</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-fans-troll-mukesh-khanna-as-he-announces-return-as-shaktimaan-775448">Fans TROLL Mukesh Khanna as he announces his return as Shaktimaan</a></strong></p>

<h2>Will Mukesh Khanna return as Shaktimaan?</h2>

<p>Mukesh said, “Firstly why should I say I&nbsp;will be the next Shaktimaan? I am already the Shaktimaan. There would be another Shaktimaan only when there is a Shaktimaan. And I&nbsp;am that Shaktimaan. Without me, there can not be other Shaktimaan. Since as Shaktimaan, I have to create the Legacy of Shaktimaan. Secondly, I&nbsp;have not come to prove or show that I am better than Ranveer Singh or anyone who will wear the mantle of Shaktimaan. Become the next Shaktimaan.”</p>

<p>On why he teased <em>Shaktimaan’</em>s return as himself in the role, he said, “I came as older Shaktimaan to pass on a message to today’s generation only because I felt older Shaktimaan will be in a better position to do that than the new one because the older Shaktimaan already has a readymade audience for the last 27 years.”</p>

<p>“I came with a patriotic quiz song as older Shaktimaan because I can and everyone should clearly see that Darkness and Evil is prevailing over children of today. In Shaktimaan’s language it can be said - 'Andhera kaayam ho raha hai' (Darkness is prevailing). So the need of the hour is, this message should be urgently passed,”&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mukesh then dismissed rumours that he will star as Shaktimaan and added, “Hunt is still on,” on them finding a new face for <em>Shaktimaan.&nbsp;</em></p>

<h2>About Shaktimaan</h2>

<p><em>Shaktimaan,</em> which originally aired in 1997 on Doordarshan, became one of the most popular superhero shows in India. The show ran for more than 450 episodes and has remained a nostalgic memory for millions of viewers. We are not sure whether a show or a film is being planned around Shaktimaan and if Mukesh Khanna will star in it.&nbsp;</p>


Netizens were left utterly confused as were we after Mukesh Khanna who played Indian superhero Shaktimaan, called a press conference to discuss the future of the iconic character that entertained us in the 2000s when TV meant only a handful of shows and programs.

Netizens were left utterly confused as were we after Mukesh Khanna who played Indian superhero Shaktimaan, called a press conference to discuss the future of the iconic character that entertained us in the 2000s when TV meant only a handful of shows and programs. Mukesh Khanna stirred the debate on who will look great as Shaktimaan as he started off by talking about himself and how he looks the best as the TV character. He then teased that a new Shaktimaan film/show is in the works and that there will soon be great news for Shaktimaan fans who have been waiting for a spin-off or sequel. Mukesh Khanna not keen on hiring Ranveer Singh as Shaktimaan Things however went haywire when it was reported earlier this year that Ranveer Singh was being considered for the part and a lot of social media users found his casting apt and suitable. This is where things got out of hand as Mukesh Khanna said that he would never let Ranveer Singh portray the iconic role. He said Ranveer neither had the face nor the character for the role. Cut to now, Mukesh Khanna is back teasing some news about Shaktimaan’s return. Sharing a picture of Shaktimaan on X, Mukesh wrote in Hindi, “Lo main aa gaya (Here I come) Shaktimaan Returns.” Mukesh wrote in the caption, “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.” Also read: Fans TROLL Mukesh Khanna as he announces his return as Shaktimaan Will Mukesh Khanna return as Shaktimaan? Mukesh said, “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 can not 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 anyone who will wear the mantle of Shaktimaan. Become the next Shaktimaan.” On why he teased Shaktimaan’s return as himself in the role, he said, “I came as older Shaktimaan to pass on a message to today’s generation only because I felt older Shaktimaan will be in a better position to do that than the new one because the older Shaktimaan already has a readymade audience for the last 27 years.” “I came with a patriotic quiz song as older Shaktimaan because I can and everyone should clearly see that Darkness and Evil is prevailing over children of today. In Shaktimaan’s language it can be said - 'Andhera kaayam ho raha hai' (Darkness is prevailing). So the need of the hour is, this message should be urgently passed,” Mukesh then dismissed rumours that he will star as Shaktimaan and added, “Hunt is still on,” on them finding a new face for Shaktimaan. About Shaktimaan Shaktimaan, which originally aired in 1997 on Doordarshan, became one of the most popular superhero shows in India. The show ran for more than 450 episodes and has remained a nostalgic memory for millions of viewers. We are not sure whether a show or a film is being planned around Shaktimaan and if Mukesh Khanna will star in it.

Will he, won't he? Mukesh Khanna confuses fans about his return as Shaktimaan

<p>Netizens think Mukesh Khanna, the actor who became famous as the OG Indian superhero Shaktimaan has become “delusional”. Mukesh Khanna spoke to news agency ANI and confirmed that he is set to bring back the superhero show Shaktimaan for the newer audience that hasn’t seen the show.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Shaktimaan was once a show that ruled Indian television with its novel idea, a story of a man who lived a dual life – one of a boring regular guy and one who had superpowers to fight evil and save mankind. Now the Shaktimaan hero is 66 years old and him deciding to return as the macho superhero seems like a plot expected to bomb.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Mukesh Khanna to bring back Shaktimaan</h2>

<p>Mukesh announced to ANI, “This is a costume within me…I think personally too, in my mind, this costume has come from within me…I did well in Shatimaan because it came from within me…Acting is all about confidence. I forget about the camera when I am shooting…I am even happier than the others about becoming Shaktimaan again.”</p>

<p>“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…" Khanna added.</p>

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<h2>Social media users' reaction to the news</h2>

<p>As the news made it online, netizens couldn’t stop trolling him with many calling out his self-obsession. One user wrote, “Imagine after few bouts of fight, shaktiman being admitted to Max Hospital.” Another wrote, “Don’t ruin Shaktiman pls, don’t do it.”</p>

<p>“Dude is stuck in the past. Someone should speak sense to him," wrote a social media user.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It even led to threads on Reddit with many joining in to call Mukesh “delusional”. One Reddit user wrote, “This guy has lost it!!!! Shaktimaan was a fond memory for many of us, now it is on track to turn into a nightmare!"</p>

<p>Some advised him to move on and wrote, “He could have done a cameo or someone who advised the new Shaktiman time to time so that his ego can be satisfied too.”</p>


Netizens think Mukesh Khanna, the actor who became famous as the OG Indian superhero Shaktimaan has become “delusional”. Mukesh Khanna spoke to news agency ANI and confirmed that he is set to bring back the superhero show Shaktimaan for the newer audience that hasn’t seen the show.

Netizens think Mukesh Khanna, the actor who became famous as the OG Indian superhero Shaktimaan has become “delusional”. Mukesh Khanna spoke to news agency ANI and confirmed that he is set to bring back the superhero show Shaktimaan for the newer audience that hasn’t seen the show. Shaktimaan was once a show that ruled Indian television with its novel idea, a story of a man who lived a dual life – one of a boring regular guy and one who had superpowers to fight evil and save mankind. Now the Shaktimaan hero is 66 years old and him deciding to return as the macho superhero seems like a plot expected to bomb. Mukesh Khanna to bring back Shaktimaan Mukesh announced to ANI, “This is a costume within me…I think personally too, in my mind, this costume has come from within me…I did well in Shatimaan because it came from within me…Acting is all about confidence. I forget about the camera when I am shooting…I am even happier than the others about becoming Shaktimaan again.” “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…" Khanna added. #WATCH | Mumbai: Actor Mukesh Khanna, who is all set to reprise his iconic character of 'Shaktimaan', speaks about 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 Shatimaan because it came from… pic.twitter.com/1NdTRup83h — ANI (@ANI) November 11, 2024 × Also read: Rupali Ganguly sues stepdaughter Esha for calling her 'abusive', 'homebreaker' Social media users' reaction to the news As the news made it online, netizens couldn’t stop trolling him with many calling out his self-obsession. One user wrote, “Imagine after few bouts of fight, shaktiman being admitted to Max Hospital.” Another wrote, “Don’t ruin Shaktiman pls, don’t do it.” “Dude is stuck in the past. Someone should speak sense to him," wrote a social media user. It even led to threads on Reddit with many joining in to call Mukesh “delusional”. One Reddit user wrote, “This guy has lost it!!!! Shaktimaan was a fond memory for many of us, now it is on track to turn into a nightmare!" Some advised him to move on and wrote, “He could have done a cameo or someone who advised the new Shaktiman time to time so that his ego can be satisfied too.”

Fans TROLL Mukesh Khanna as he announces his return as Shaktimaan

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{8b5fcb6c-af7f-4a8d-b1fb-b835377ddfc5}{20}" paraid="1605683197" >Mukesh Khanna, known for playing Shaktimaan and Bhishma Pitamah in BR Chopra’s television series <em>Mahabharat</em>, spoke on why he called comedian&nbsp;Kapil Sharma&nbsp;‘uncultured.’&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{e331497e-1522-46fe-ad0a-48a61be2afef}{42}" paraid="1739966368" >In an interview with&nbsp;Bollywood Thikana, Khanna&nbsp;opened up on why he did not want to appear on <em>The Kapil Sharma Show</em> in 2020. He even shared why he did not like his comedy sketch of Shaktimaan.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{d0de24aa-ccfd-42e8-ad76-ae4499af1719}{162}" paraid="620076081" >During the chat, Mukesh said, “I don’t like&nbsp;Bigg Boss&nbsp;or&nbsp;The Kapil Sharma Show&nbsp;because of the vulgarity, but he (Kapil Sharma) is a terrific entertainer, no doubt. There were two incidents… I won’t say they made me ‘anti-Kapil,’ but my vibrations didn’t match with him. The person might be good, but you don’t feel comfortable with him. I don’t think he even realises it, but I had told Krushna Abhishek. They used to do skits on Comedy Circus, and the mistake Kapil made was that he wore Shaktimaan’s costume, and in front of him was a girl, with a bed shown on the side.”&nbsp;</p>

<h2 lang="EN-US" paraeid="{16ec2584-f6a9-4691-836e-3b5fd72f5a66}{220}" paraid="2036743208" ><strong>Kapil's Shaktimaan performance</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{d0de24aa-ccfd-42e8-ad76-ae4499af1719}{168}" paraid="23592936" >He further added, “I said, ‘What the hell!’ We’ve made this character so righteous, and you’re showing that since he’s busy, he isn’t going to a girl—otherwise, he would be wooing them. You’re doing this just for the sake of comedy. I called Krushna and questioned him about the act. Krushna told me that he was supposed to do this act, but Kapil took it from him. The second incident happened at an award show. I was sitting in the front row, and Kapil was, I think, just starting in the industry. So, Kapil sat next to me for 10-20 minutes but didn’t greet me once. He just took his award and left. These two things were on my mind. That’s why I said he is uncultured. Why do you think of yourself as being so big? When such a person behaves like this, they lose respect.”&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{c9b7077e-1bea-472f-bd93-fb10afb314be}{214}" paraid="775258639" ><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/fawad-khan-starrer-the-legend-of-maula-jatt-on-hold-in-india-763900">Fawad Khan starrer The Legend of Maula Jatt’s release put on hold in India</a></strong></p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{d0de24aa-ccfd-42e8-ad76-ae4499af1719}{171}" paraid="1282064416" >At present, Kapil Sharma is hosting the second season of&nbsp;<em>The Great Indian Kapil Show</em>. The show releases a new episode every Saturday evening on Netflix. &nbsp;</p>


Mukesh Khanna, known for playing Shaktimaan and Bhishma Pitamah in BR Chopra’s television series Mahabharat, spoke on why he called comedian Kapil Sharma ‘uncultured.

Mukesh Khanna, known for playing Shaktimaan and Bhishma Pitamah in BR Chopra’s television series Mahabharat, spoke on why he called comedian Kapil Sharma ‘uncultured.’ In an interview with Bollywood Thikana, Khanna opened up on why he did not want to appear on The Kapil Sharma Show in 2020. He even shared why he did not like his comedy sketch of Shaktimaan. During the chat, Mukesh said, “I don’t like Bigg Boss or The Kapil Sharma Show because of the vulgarity, but he (Kapil Sharma) is a terrific entertainer, no doubt. There were two incidents… I won’t say they made me ‘anti-Kapil,’ but my vibrations didn’t match with him. The person might be good, but you don’t feel comfortable with him. I don’t think he even realises it, but I had told Krushna Abhishek. They used to do skits on Comedy Circus, and the mistake Kapil made was that he wore Shaktimaan’s costume, and in front of him was a girl, with a bed shown on the side.” Kapil's Shaktimaan performance He further added, “I said, ‘What the hell!’ We’ve made this character so righteous, and you’re showing that since he’s busy, he isn’t going to a girl—otherwise, he would be wooing them. You’re doing this just for the sake of comedy. I called Krushna and questioned him about the act. Krushna told me that he was supposed to do this act, but Kapil took it from him. The second incident happened at an award show. I was sitting in the front row, and Kapil was, I think, just starting in the industry. So, Kapil sat next to me for 10-20 minutes but didn’t greet me once. He just took his award and left. These two things were on my mind. That’s why I said he is uncultured. Why do you think of yourself as being so big? When such a person behaves like this, they lose respect.” Also read: Fawad Khan starrer The Legend of Maula Jatt’s release put on hold in India At present, Kapil Sharma is hosting the second season of The Great Indian Kapil Show. The show releases a new episode every Saturday evening on Netflix.

'Don’t think he even realises...': Mukesh Khanna comments on Kapil Sharma's attitude

<p>The movie about the superhero Shaktimaan has been in the works for a while now. And, in recent days, we have seen a few rumours going around over who will portray the role of the superhero Shaktimaan in the movie. And the first name that emerged is that of actor Ranveer Singh.</p>

<p>However, now Mukesh Khanna, who played the role of the Indian superhero in the popular 1990s DD show, has come forward to refute the reports claiming that Ranveer has been signed to play the superhero.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>On Monday, March 18, Khanna strongly reacted to the rumours that were going around regarding the cast of the movie. Not only did he shut down the rumours, but he also questioned Ranveer's demeanour, saying that no matter how big star Ranveer is, he can't play the role of Shaktimaan.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In an Instagram post that has now been deleted, Khanna said, ''From the last few months, rumours have it that Ranveer Singh will play the role of Shaktimaan. And everyone was angry about it. I chose to remain silent. But when channels started announcing that Ranveer had been signed, I had to speak up. And, I have said that no matter how big a star he is, a person with that kind of image can never play the role of Shaktimaan. I have put my foot down. Now let's see what happens.''</p>

<p>Not only Instagram, but Mukesh also shared a video on his YouTube channel. In the video that was deleted later, he said, “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.”</p>

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<p>Mukesh even criticised Ranveer's viral nude photoshoot as he advised him to take roles in movies from another country where he could do nude scenes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After taking his post down from Instagram and YouTube, Khanna shared a new post reading, ''Casting is not yet done. We will update you soon.''&nbsp;</p>

<p>Last month, several media outlets reported that Ranveer will start shooting for Khanna's ambitious project right after he completes his<em> Don 3</em> shoot.</p>

<p>The superhero movie has been in the works for over two years now. And is currently in the writing stage. The movie will reportedly be directed by Basil Joseph, with Sony Pictures India and Sajid Nadiadwala as the producers.</p>

<p>Khanna's words didn't settle well with Singh’s fans, who were quick to condemn his harsh words.&nbsp;</p>

<p>One user commented, ''bhai (brother) no offense, but Ranveer Singh is bigger than you and a much better performer, the way you insulted him wasn't good. This shows not everyone can have grace or class, inspite of being a childhood nostalgia.''</p>

<p>Another user wrote, ''Ranveer Singh is among the best actors in the industry at this moment, not only he will bring a strong performance but he will bring that energy of Shaktimaan too. And he looks good in both clean shaved and bearded avatar.''</p>


The movie about the superhero Shaktimaan has been in the works for a while now. And, in recent days, we have seen a few rumours going around over who will portray the role of the superhero Shaktimaan in the movie.

The movie about the superhero Shaktimaan has been in the works for a while now. And, in recent days, we have seen a few rumours going around over who will portray the role of the superhero Shaktimaan in the movie. And the first name that emerged is that of actor Ranveer Singh. However, now Mukesh Khanna, who played the role of the Indian superhero in the popular 1990s DD show, has come forward to refute the reports claiming that Ranveer has been signed to play the superhero. Indian actress Arundhathi Nair on ventilator support after bike accident On Monday, March 18, Khanna strongly reacted to the rumours that were going around regarding the cast of the movie. Not only did he shut down the rumours, but he also questioned Ranveer's demeanour, saying that no matter how big star Ranveer is, he can't play the role of Shaktimaan. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mukesh Khanna (@iammukeshkhanna) × In an Instagram post that has now been deleted, Khanna said, ''From the last few months, rumours have it that Ranveer Singh will play the role of Shaktimaan. And everyone was angry about it. I chose to remain silent. But when channels started announcing that Ranveer had been signed, I had to speak up. And, I have said that no matter how big a star he is, a person with that kind of image can never play the role of Shaktimaan. I have put my foot down. Now let's see what happens.'' Not only Instagram, but Mukesh also shared a video on his YouTube channel. In the video that was deleted later, he said, “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.” CBFC alters Tabu’s dialogues in Crew, asks to replace the cuss words: Reports Mukesh even criticised Ranveer's viral nude photoshoot as he advised him to take roles in movies from another country where he could do nude scenes. After taking his post down from Instagram and YouTube, Khanna shared a new post reading, ''Casting is not yet done. We will update you soon.'' Last month, several media outlets reported that Ranveer will start shooting for Khanna's ambitious project right after he completes his Don 3 shoot. The superhero movie has been in the works for over two years now. And is currently in the writing stage. The movie will reportedly be directed by Basil Joseph, with Sony Pictures India and Sajid Nadiadwala as the producers. Khanna's words didn't settle well with Singh’s fans, who were quick to condemn his harsh words. One user commented, ''bhai (brother) no offense, but Ranveer Singh is bigger than you and a much better performer, the way you insulted him wasn't good. This shows not everyone can have grace or class, inspite of being a childhood nostalgia.'' Another user wrote, ''Ranveer Singh is among the best actors in the industry at this moment, not only he will bring a strong performance but he will bring that energy of Shaktimaan too. And he looks good in both clean shaved and bearded avatar.''

Mukesh Khanna strongly refutes reports on Ranveer Singh playing Shaktimaan, slams his nude photoshoot

<p><em>Adipurush</em>, directed by Om Raut, has generated a firestorm of controversy and public outrage. It is an adaptation of the epic Ramayana and features <em>Baahubali</em> star Prabhas in the role of Rama and Kriti Sanon in the role of Sita, respectively. Saif Ali Khan essays the role of demon king Ravana. Also starring Sunny Singh, Devdatta Nage, Vatsal Sheth, Sonal Chauhan, and others, it was shot simultaneously in Hindi and Telugu to maximise its chances at the box office. Despite a humongous budget, the collections have been tepid and the studio will most likely lose money. And it does not look like word-of-mouth will be of any help. The dialogues, visual effects, and costumes have ignited a lot of criticism, with fans calling some of the lines indecent and objectionable.</p>

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<p>In an exclusive interview, actor Aashiesh Sharrma, who portrayed Rama on the small screen in<em> Siya Ke Ram</em> series, shared his thoughts on <em>Adipurusha</em>, expressing disappointment regarding the film. Here are some edited excerpts.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Q. What are your thoughts on <em>Adipurush </em>and its portrayal of Rama? What specifically did you find disappointing or objectionable?</strong></h2>

<p>Where do I start? I was really excited initially because I thought our cinema is waking up to our scriptures. We've been so ignorant of our own scriptures for a long time. And finally, it seemed we are waking up. You go in with that kind of expectation, and then you see something like that and then it really disappoints from an audience point of view. And also from an actor's and an artists'&nbsp;point of view, it is even more disappointing. The film lacks intent and research. It is a lazy attempt at making Ramayana and it's like you've made it out of WhatsApp forwards. You're trying to play to the gallery and it shows in the content. It's like just trying to cash in on to the Hindu wave in the nation right now.&nbsp;</p>

<p>If one sets out to make something like this in India, it comes with a huge responsibility — not as a maker, but as a conscious citizen. Because cinema and literature are two mediums that educate a generation, even the subsequent 10 generations. And if you're claiming that we are making it for Gen Z, then the responsibility is even bigger. You cannot distort history and facts. You have to be very, very authentic and honest in your depiction so that they can watch and learn from it. If you are distorting our history then it becomes a cultural crime for me.</p>

<h2><strong>Q. As somebody who has played Rama, what qualities do you believe are essential to capture the essence of the character?</strong></h2>

<p>The basic things are humility and honesty. All that [Ram's qualities] are mentioned in popular fiction too, that he was truthful and genuine. So if you are not clear there, it becomes very difficult to portray Rama. What we used to do to play Rama, we did not impose our thoughts on Ram. We need to understand Rama's perspective to portray him. 'What would Ram say? What would Ram do?' They [<em>Adipurush </em>makers] are trying to portray what <em>they&nbsp;</em>think about Ram. Nobody's interested in that. People want to know what Ram thinks. There is no emotion in the film. You do not connect to anything.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Q. Do you think this is the case of focussing too much on visual spectacle at the expense of storytelling?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>I think our filmmakers are suffering from an inferiority complex. We have a colonised mindset. We feel shame in depicting our culture, our society the way it is and the way it has been. Rather than taking pride in it, we try to ape the Western style of filmmaking. I understand they are much more advanced in technology. So take the technology, use the resources, but tell an Indian story! Do not tell a Westernised version of an Indian story Very few of our filmmakers have a truly India-rooted outlook towards our own culture and society. We do not make such brains right now. So it's really difficult to see authentic stuff right now.</p>

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<h2><strong>Q. How important is it to you that adaptations and portrayals of mythological epics stay true to the source material?</strong></h2>

<p>There cannot be a retelling of things, there can only be inspired versions of them. Now, our scriptures, our epics... they are written in a way that they will inspire 10,000 things in you. That is the beauty of them. When we read them my interpretation will be different from yours. They force you to find yourself. I tell you what, every depiction of a hero or heroin, or a villain ever in Indian cinema is inspired by either Ramayana or Mahabharata. They all have emerged from these stories. We look to our heroes for the same qualities that Ram or Krishna had.&nbsp;</p>

<p>So you make whatever you want to make! Who's stopping you? But when we have set out to make a depiction of an epic, it has to be true to the events described, history, and context. If I am making Ramayana, I have to get things right. If I do not do that, I am rewriting history and nobody has given me the right. We are not Tulsidas or Valmiki to recreate Ramayana. That is where the line should be drawn.</p>

<h2><strong>Q. Do you think there are any positive aspects of <em>Adipurush </em>that should be acknowledged despite all the criticism?</strong></h2>

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Adipurush, directed by Om Raut, has generated a firestorm of controversy and public outrage. It is an adaptation of the epic Ramayana and features Baahubali star Prabhas in the role of Rama and Kriti Sanon in the role of Sita, respectively.

Adipurush, directed by Om Raut, has generated a firestorm of controversy and public outrage. It is an adaptation of the epic Ramayana and features Baahubali star Prabhas in the role of Rama and Kriti Sanon in the role of Sita, respectively. Saif Ali Khan essays the role of demon king Ravana. Also starring Sunny Singh, Devdatta Nage, Vatsal Sheth, Sonal Chauhan, and others, it was shot simultaneously in Hindi and Telugu to maximise its chances at the box office. Despite a humongous budget, the collections have been tepid and the studio will most likely lose money. And it does not look like word-of-mouth will be of any help. The dialogues, visual effects, and costumes have ignited a lot of criticism, with fans calling some of the lines indecent and objectionable. Also Read: Adipurush review: Ramayana gets a VFX makeover In an exclusive interview, actor Aashiesh Sharrma, who portrayed Rama on the small screen in Siya Ke Ram series, shared his thoughts on Adipurusha, expressing disappointment regarding the film. Here are some edited excerpts. Q. What are your thoughts on Adipurush and its portrayal of Rama? What specifically did you find disappointing or objectionable? Where do I start? I was really excited initially because I thought our cinema is waking up to our scriptures. We've been so ignorant of our own scriptures for a long time. And finally, it seemed we are waking up. You go in with that kind of expectation, and then you see something like that and then it really disappoints from an audience point of view. And also from an actor's and an artists' point of view, it is even more disappointing. The film lacks intent and research. It is a lazy attempt at making Ramayana and it's like you've made it out of WhatsApp forwards. You're trying to play to the gallery and it shows in the content. It's like just trying to cash in on to the Hindu wave in the nation right now. If one sets out to make something like this in India, it comes with a huge responsibility — not as a maker, but as a conscious citizen. Because cinema and literature are two mediums that educate a generation, even the subsequent 10 generations. And if you're claiming that we are making it for Gen Z, then the responsibility is even bigger. You cannot distort history and facts. You have to be very, very authentic and honest in your depiction so that they can watch and learn from it. If you are distorting our history then it becomes a cultural crime for me. Q. As somebody who has played Rama, what qualities do you believe are essential to capture the essence of the character? The basic things are humility and honesty. All that [Ram's qualities] are mentioned in popular fiction too, that he was truthful and genuine. So if you are not clear there, it becomes very difficult to portray Rama. What we used to do to play Rama, we did not impose our thoughts on Ram. We need to understand Rama's perspective to portray him. 'What would Ram say? What would Ram do?' They [Adipurush makers] are trying to portray what they think about Ram. Nobody's interested in that. People want to know what Ram thinks. There is no emotion in the film. You do not connect to anything. Q. Do you think this is the case of focussing too much on visual spectacle at the expense of storytelling? I think our filmmakers are suffering from an inferiority complex. We have a colonised mindset. We feel shame in depicting our culture, our society the way it is and the way it has been. Rather than taking pride in it, we try to ape the Western style of filmmaking. I understand they are much more advanced in technology. So take the technology, use the resources, but tell an Indian story! Do not tell a Westernised version of an Indian story Very few of our filmmakers have a truly India-rooted outlook towards our own culture and society. We do not make such brains right now. So it's really difficult to see authentic stuff right now. Q. How important is it to you that adaptations and portrayals of mythological epics stay true to the source material? There cannot be a retelling of things, there can only be inspired versions of them. Now, our scriptures, our epics... they are written in a way that they will inspire 10,000 things in you. That is the beauty of them. When we read them my interpretation will be different from yours. They force you to find yourself. I tell you what, every depiction of a hero or heroin, or a villain ever in Indian cinema is inspired by either Ramayana or Mahabharata. They all have emerged from these stories. We look to our heroes for the same qualities that Ram or Krishna had. So you make whatever you want to make! Who's stopping you? But when we have set out to make a depiction of an epic, it has to be true to the events described, history, and context. If I am making Ramayana, I have to get things right. If I do not do that, I am rewriting history and nobody has given me the right. We are not Tulsidas or Valmiki to recreate Ramayana. That is where the line should be drawn. Q. Do you think there are any positive aspects of Adipurush that should be acknowledged despite all the criticism? I think two things one is the sheer imagination of the fact that how the battle would have gone. There are things to see in those scenes. Then Saif's acting, his screen presence. He has done work on himself and it reflects on screen. He's brought some nuances here and there and he really captures the screen. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Amid a barrage of criticism and anger that the makers of <em>Adipurush </em>are facing, actor Mukesh Khanna has put in his two pennies' worth. After blasting the film on his YouTube channel, he spoke to the news agency ANI, voicing his concerns about the dialogues and costumes used in the film and&nbsp;questioning the right of the filmmakers to insult scriptures. Khanna firmly stated his belief that 'Adipurush' is a disrespectful depiction of Ramayan, describing it as a "terrible joke." He asserted that the makers seem unaware of the blessings bestowed upon Ravan and mistakenly attributed the blessings of Hiranyakashyap to the character.</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-adipurush-review-ramayana-gets-a-vfx-makeover-605175"><em>Adipurush </em>review: Ramayana gets a VFX makeover</a></strong></p>

<p>"While Shiv ji had blessed Ravan, now those who do not have that much knowledge, then you are talking big things. It is absolutely rubbish. They should not be forgiven. Yesterday I said on my channel that this whole team should be burnt standing at fifty degrees Celsius," he added.</p>

<p>Khanna, who is known for his superhero TV series Shaktimaan and for playing the role of&nbsp;Bhishma Pitamah in BR Chopra's <em>Mahabharata</em>,&nbsp;went on to say that he expected to "hide their face" after the controversy erupted, but "they are coming forward and explaining this much. They are saying that we are making it for Sanatan Dharma. Hey, is your Sanatan Dharma different from ours? They said that there was the version of Valmiki ji, then there was the version of Tulsidas ji, this is our version. Are you above Valmiki ji that you will create your own version and tell the children to forget the old tradition?"</p>

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<h2><strong>What is <em>Adipurush </em>all about?</strong></h2>

<p>Simply put, <em>Adipurush </em>is a cinematic retelling of the Hindu epic Ramayana, believed to have been written by sage Valmiki. Directed and co-written (with Manoj Muntashir) by Om Raut, it features a star-studded cast including Prabhas, Saif Ali Khan, Kriti Sanon, Sunny Singh, and Devdatta Nage. It was shot simultaneously in Hindi and Telugu.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/adipurush-makers-to-alter-dialogues-in-the-movie-after-backlash-nothing-is-beyond-the-sentiments-605705"><em>Adipurush </em>makers to alter dialogues in the movie after backlash: 'Nothing is beyond the sentiments'</a></strong></p>

<h2><strong>Why is <em>Adipurush </em>surrounded by controversy?</strong></h2>

<p>The release of the film has ignited intense debates and public outrage, primarily due to certain dialogues that have been deemed indecent and objectionable. Particularly, the dialogues attributed to the character Hanuman in the Lanka dahan sequence have sparked controversy, leading to discussions on their appropriateness within the film.</p>

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<p>Writer Manoj Muntashir Shukla, however, came forward to defend the film, suggesting that the inclusion of these dialogues was intentional and intended to create a diversion or division among multiple characters. He further argued that similar dialogues had been used by renowned saints and storytellers in India, saying that he was not the first to write such lines as they were "already there".&nbsp;Shukla clarified that <em>Adipurush </em>drew inspiration from the Ramayana but was not a direct adaptation of the epic.</p>

<p>His clarification, though, seemed to have made things worse. The Akhil Bharatiya Hindu Mahasabha lodged an FIR with the Hazratganj police on June 18. The complaint, filed by Hindu Mahasabha national spokesperson Chaturvedi, alleged that <em>Adipurush </em>deliberately insulted Hindu sentiments by distorting the images of Hindu gods through offensive dialogues and costumes.</p>

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Amid a barrage of criticism and anger that the makers of Adipurush are facing, actor Mukesh Khanna has put in his two pennies' worth. After blasting the film on his YouTube channel, he spoke to the news agency ANI, voicing his concerns about the dialogues and costumes used in the film and questioning the right of the filmmakers to insult scriptures.

Amid a barrage of criticism and anger that the makers of Adipurush are facing, actor Mukesh Khanna has put in his two pennies' worth. After blasting the film on his YouTube channel, he spoke to the news agency ANI, voicing his concerns about the dialogues and costumes used in the film and questioning the right of the filmmakers to insult scriptures. Khanna firmly stated his belief that 'Adipurush' is a disrespectful depiction of Ramayan, describing it as a "terrible joke." He asserted that the makers seem unaware of the blessings bestowed upon Ravan and mistakenly attributed the blessings of Hiranyakashyap to the character. Also Read: Adipurush review: Ramayana gets a VFX makeover "While Shiv ji had blessed Ravan, now those who do not have that much knowledge, then you are talking big things. It is absolutely rubbish. They should not be forgiven. Yesterday I said on my channel that this whole team should be burnt standing at fifty degrees Celsius," he added. Khanna, who is known for his superhero TV series Shaktimaan and for playing the role of Bhishma Pitamah in BR Chopra's Mahabharata, went on to say that he expected to "hide their face" after the controversy erupted, but "they are coming forward and explaining this much. They are saying that we are making it for Sanatan Dharma. Hey, is your Sanatan Dharma different from ours? They said that there was the version of Valmiki ji, then there was the version of Tulsidas ji, this is our version. Are you above Valmiki ji that you will create your own version and tell the children to forget the old tradition?" What is Adipurush all about? Simply put, Adipurush is a cinematic retelling of the Hindu epic Ramayana, believed to have been written by sage Valmiki. Directed and co-written (with Manoj Muntashir) by Om Raut, it features a star-studded cast including Prabhas, Saif Ali Khan, Kriti Sanon, Sunny Singh, and Devdatta Nage. It was shot simultaneously in Hindi and Telugu. Also Read: Adipurush makers to alter dialogues in the movie after backlash: 'Nothing is beyond the sentiments' Why is Adipurush surrounded by controversy? The release of the film has ignited intense debates and public outrage, primarily due to certain dialogues that have been deemed indecent and objectionable. Particularly, the dialogues attributed to the character Hanuman in the Lanka dahan sequence have sparked controversy, leading to discussions on their appropriateness within the film. Writer Manoj Muntashir Shukla, however, came forward to defend the film, suggesting that the inclusion of these dialogues was intentional and intended to create a diversion or division among multiple characters. He further argued that similar dialogues had been used by renowned saints and storytellers in India, saying that he was not the first to write such lines as they were "already there". Shukla clarified that Adipurush drew inspiration from the Ramayana but was not a direct adaptation of the epic. His clarification, though, seemed to have made things worse. The Akhil Bharatiya Hindu Mahasabha lodged an FIR with the Hazratganj police on June 18. The complaint, filed by Hindu Mahasabha national spokesperson Chaturvedi, alleged that Adipurush deliberately insulted Hindu sentiments by distorting the images of Hindu gods through offensive dialogues and costumes. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Mukesh Khanna lambasts Adipurush, says makers should be 'burnt at 50 degrees'

<p>This is a goof-up of (literally) epic proportions! We all know that TV serial 'Mahabharat' is being shown on Doordarshan currently amid nationwide lockdown. Now some viewers with hawk-eyes have spotted a major goof-up in the show.<br />
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A photo of actor Mukesh Khanna who played Bhishma Pitamah in BR Chopra's show is doing the rounds of social media. The actor dressed in his character is seen sitting on a golden throne and just behind him, a desert cooler is clearly visible.</p>

<p>Twitter was quick enough to draw a comparison to a now-famous image from the sets of the final season of 'Game Of Thrones' last year where a coffee cup had made its way into a crucial scene.<br />
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Bhishma did it way before GOT. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Mahabharat?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Mahabharat</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GameofThrones?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GameofThrones</a> <a href="https://t.co/hO4lR3zdZW">pic.twitter.com/hO4lR3zdZW</a></p>
— Soni (@Soni_Mishra3) <a href="https://twitter.com/Soni_Mishra3/status/1251799602056974338?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 19, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="hi">Bhishma Pitamah using Air Cooler 😂<br />
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Oh bhai maro mujhe maro <a href="https://t.co/rn0ZKweVvB">pic.twitter.com/rn0ZKweVvB</a></p>
— Saiyaara 🎧 (@BeingKushSharma) <a href="https://twitter.com/BeingKushSharma/status/1252633949563686913?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 21, 2020</a></blockquote>
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Lo Bhishma pitamah - apun hich bhagwan hai 🆒<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/mahabharat?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#mahabharat</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cooler?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#cooler</a> <a href="https://t.co/yKLvLa5Upm">pic.twitter.com/yKLvLa5Upm</a></p>
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<p><br />
The re-run of the popular show started after the government announced a complete lockdown in India to curb the spread of novel coronavirus earlier in April.</p>

<p>The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has decided to televise some of the old classic DD shows amid the lockdown so that the entire family can sit together and watch.</p>

<p>'Ramayan', 'Circus', 'Buniyaad', 'Byomkesh Bakshi' are some of the shows that are being aired on DD currently.</p>


This is a goof-up of (literally) epic proportions! We all know that TV serial 'Mahabharat' is being shown on Doordarshan currently amid nationwide lockdown. Now some viewers with hawk-eyes have spotted a major goof-up in the show.

This is a goof-up of (literally) epic proportions! We all know that TV serial 'Mahabharat' is being shown on Doordarshan currently amid nationwide lockdown. Now some viewers with hawk-eyes have spotted a major goof-up in the show. A photo of actor Mukesh Khanna who played Bhishma Pitamah in BR Chopra's show is doing the rounds of social media. The actor dressed in his character is seen sitting on a golden throne and just behind him, a desert cooler is clearly visible. Twitter was quick enough to draw a comparison to a now-famous image from the sets of the final season of 'Game Of Thrones' last year where a coffee cup had made its way into a crucial scene. Here's what Twitter said. Bhishma did it way before GOT. #Mahabharat #GameofThrones pic.twitter.com/hO4lR3zdZW — Soni (@Soni_Mishra3) April 19, 2020 × Bhishma Pitamah using Air Cooler 😂 Oh bhai maro mujhe maro pic.twitter.com/rn0ZKweVvB — Saiyaara 🎧 (@BeingKushSharma) April 21, 2020 × Bhishma pitamah using air cooler#महाभारत pic.twitter.com/7ctOFDHrYF — Mr_d19_ (@sarcastic_king_) April 22, 2020 × Coolers were invented in 1951 , Lo Bhishma pitamah - apun hich bhagwan hai 🆒#mahabharat#cooler pic.twitter.com/yKLvLa5Upm — Harsh ⚡ (@whenHVtweets) April 22, 2020 × The re-run of the popular show started after the government announced a complete lockdown in India to curb the spread of novel coronavirus earlier in April. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has decided to televise some of the old classic DD shows amid the lockdown so that the entire family can sit together and watch. 'Ramayan', 'Circus', 'Buniyaad', 'Byomkesh Bakshi' are some of the shows that are being aired on DD currently.

Viewers spot an air cooler behind Bhishma in 'Mahabharat'; Twitter compares it to the 'GOT' coffee mug goof up

<p>Now that people can enjoy popular 80s shows like ‘Ramayan’, ‘Mahabharat’, ‘Byomkesh Bakshi’ and ‘Circus’ on television, makers of ‘Shaktimaan’ are keen on bringing back the show with a twist.</p>

<p>India’s most popular superhero show will reportedly make its comeback with a sequel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mukesh Khanna who played the titular role in the show and also co-curated it, said in an interview, “For the last three years, we have been working towards bringing out the second edition of Shaktimaan, which is contemporary, but rooted in our values. We were working on the sequel because people wanted to know, aage kya hua.”</p>

<p>As demand for bringing back the show ‘Shaktimaan’ grew, Mukesh felt even more encouraged in bringing the sequel. He said, “I feel whenever we return to work after this crisis, I will be in a better position to bring out the second part because the demand for it is higher than ever before.”</p>

<p>‘Shaktimaan: The Animated Series’ was launched in 2011 and aired on Sonic. In 2013, a telefilm titled ‘Hamara Hero Shaktimaan’ featuring Mukesh Khanna as Shaktimaan and Uday Sachdeva as Junior Shaktimaan was aired on Pogo. The show was directed by Soumitra Ranade.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Mukesh Khanna also plans on making a film on the superhero. In a 2013 interview, he said, “I wanted to make a full-fledged feature film on Shaktimaan, but had to make do with a telefilm when the finances for it didn’t work out as planned.”</p>


Now that people can enjoy popular 80s shows like ‘Ramayan’, ‘Mahabharat’, ‘Byomkesh Bakshi’ and ‘Circus’ on television, makers of ‘Shaktimaan’ are keen on bringing back the show with a twist.

Now that people can enjoy popular 80s shows like ‘Ramayan’, ‘Mahabharat’, ‘Byomkesh Bakshi’ and ‘Circus’ on television, makers of ‘Shaktimaan’ are keen on bringing back the show with a twist. India’s most popular superhero show will reportedly make its comeback with a sequel. Mukesh Khanna who played the titular role in the show and also co-curated it, said in an interview, “For the last three years, we have been working towards bringing out the second edition of Shaktimaan, which is contemporary, but rooted in our values. We were working on the sequel because people wanted to know, aage kya hua.” As demand for bringing back the show ‘Shaktimaan’ grew, Mukesh felt even more encouraged in bringing the sequel. He said, “I feel whenever we return to work after this crisis, I will be in a better position to bring out the second part because the demand for it is higher than ever before.” ‘Shaktimaan: The Animated Series’ was launched in 2011 and aired on Sonic. In 2013, a telefilm titled ‘Hamara Hero Shaktimaan’ featuring Mukesh Khanna as Shaktimaan and Uday Sachdeva as Junior Shaktimaan was aired on Pogo. The show was directed by Soumitra Ranade. Meanwhile, Mukesh Khanna also plans on making a film on the superhero. In a 2013 interview, he said, “I wanted to make a full-fledged feature film on Shaktimaan, but had to make do with a telefilm when the finances for it didn’t work out as planned.”

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