<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>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>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/indian-actress-arundhathi-nair-on-ventilator-support-after-bike-accident-701563">Indian actress Arundhathi Nair on ventilator support after bike accident</a></p>

<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>India`s original space/sci-fi superhero `Captain Vyom - The Sky Warrior` is coming back after over 20 years in a new, sleek and modern-day avatar. Brewing Thoughts Private Limited (BTPL), which is producing the `Shaktimaan` trilogy with Sony Pictures International Productions, has acquired the adaptation/remake rights from Cosmos Maya. BTPL`s licensed rights include a five-part feature film franchise, as well as an equal number of web series.<br />
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Veteran filmmaker Ketan Mehta, who created the iconic show starring Milind Soman in the lead role, says, "For me, Captain Vyom is an Indian-origin superhero for a global audience. And it`s time to reinvent when India is dreaming of its space in the new century. This franchise, with an intergalactic space adventure at its heart, can also be a perfect platform to showcase the best of VFX and CGI talent of our country."<br />
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BTPL plans to develop Captain Vyom, a space/sci-fi superhero thriller, along the lines of Hollywood sci-fi space dramas such as `Star Trek,` `Star Wars` and `Guardians Of The Galaxy` series.<br />
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The makers have already received three to four lucrative offers from top studios and OTT platforms for a co-production deal vis-a-vis the superhero franchise.<br />
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However, the cast for the Captain Vyom adaptation has not been finalised yet, with the makers on the lookout for the best possible actors for their film."Not just that, a couple of top A-list young stars have also shown keen interest in playing the lead part. Besides, conversations are on with top-rated filmmakers, known for their big-budget films as well as sensitive storytelling. Makers, though, are still in a wait-and-watch mode," says a source, close to BTPL.<br />
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"It`s a big challenge and a huge responsibility to attempt something like this, especially in India but we are keeping our fingers crossed. Also, it feels great that we are reliving our childhood days - of the `90s - through our planned adaptations of hit Doordarshan shows such as Shaktimaan and Captain Vyom etc.," says film journalist-turned-producer Prashant Singh, director and co-founder of BTPL.<br />
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Initially, BTPL had planned to start work on the said franchise in 2020 itself but the COVID-19 pandemic played spoilsport and delayed their plans. Now though, the production house is set to start off with the first film, of the series, next year."<br />
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With the reloaded Captain Vyom, we intend to amp up an exciting space/sci-fi genre in India. Just the idea of having concepts like aliens, spaceships, time travel and space exploration merged with beautiful storytelling and backed by state-of-the-art VFX is very exciting," says Madhurya Vinay, the co-founder of BTPL.&nbsp;</p>


India`s original space/sci-fi superhero `Captain Vyom - The Sky Warrior` is coming back after over 20 years in a new, sleek and modern-day avatar. Brewing Thoughts Private Limited (BTPL), which is producing the `Shaktimaan` trilogy with Sony Pictures International Productions, has acquired the adaptation/remake rights from Cosmos Maya.

India`s original space/sci-fi superhero `Captain Vyom - The Sky Warrior` is coming back after over 20 years in a new, sleek and modern-day avatar. Brewing Thoughts Private Limited (BTPL), which is producing the `Shaktimaan` trilogy with Sony Pictures International Productions, has acquired the adaptation/remake rights from Cosmos Maya. BTPL`s licensed rights include a five-part feature film franchise, as well as an equal number of web series. Veteran filmmaker Ketan Mehta, who created the iconic show starring Milind Soman in the lead role, says, "For me, Captain Vyom is an Indian-origin superhero for a global audience. And it`s time to reinvent when India is dreaming of its space in the new century. This franchise, with an intergalactic space adventure at its heart, can also be a perfect platform to showcase the best of VFX and CGI talent of our country." BTPL plans to develop Captain Vyom, a space/sci-fi superhero thriller, along the lines of Hollywood sci-fi space dramas such as `Star Trek,` `Star Wars` and `Guardians Of The Galaxy` series. The makers have already received three to four lucrative offers from top studios and OTT platforms for a co-production deal vis-a-vis the superhero franchise. However, the cast for the Captain Vyom adaptation has not been finalised yet, with the makers on the lookout for the best possible actors for their film."Not just that, a couple of top A-list young stars have also shown keen interest in playing the lead part. Besides, conversations are on with top-rated filmmakers, known for their big-budget films as well as sensitive storytelling. Makers, though, are still in a wait-and-watch mode," says a source, close to BTPL. "It`s a big challenge and a huge responsibility to attempt something like this, especially in India but we are keeping our fingers crossed. Also, it feels great that we are reliving our childhood days - of the `90s - through our planned adaptations of hit Doordarshan shows such as Shaktimaan and Captain Vyom etc.," says film journalist-turned-producer Prashant Singh, director and co-founder of BTPL. Initially, BTPL had planned to start work on the said franchise in 2020 itself but the COVID-19 pandemic played spoilsport and delayed their plans. Now though, the production house is set to start off with the first film, of the series, next year." With the reloaded Captain Vyom, we intend to amp up an exciting space/sci-fi genre in India. Just the idea of having concepts like aliens, spaceships, time travel and space exploration merged with beautiful storytelling and backed by state-of-the-art VFX is very exciting," says Madhurya Vinay, the co-founder of BTPL.

After Shaktimaan, makers to bring back Milind Soman's Captain Vyom

Shaktimaan is coming back! Looking back at Indian superheroes whom we may have forgotten

<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.”

'Shaktimaan' to get sequel, Mukesh Khanna says, 'it will be contemporary'

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