Mukesh Khanna refused crores, won’t let Ranveer Singh play Shaktimaan: ‘He can be villain’
· Entertainment · Indian Express, Hindustan Times
Actor Mukesh Khanna has refused to cast Ranveer Singh as Shaktimaan in a planned big-budget theatrical adaptation by Sony Network. Khanna stated that he turned down the offer because he believes Singh lacks the positive image required for the superhero role. Instead, Khanna offered Singh the role of the antagonist Kilwish, citing his previous villainous performance in Padmaavat. Khanna argued that portraying Shaktimaan requires a fresh face rather than an established star with a mischievous screen presence. The proposed film adaptation remains on hold as Khanna maintains strict control over the character's casting.
Why it matters
The casting dispute stalls a major studio adaptation of a culturally significant 1990s Indian television superhero franchise.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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