Mukesh Khanna praises Ranveer Singh for Dhurandhara after rejecting im For Shaktimaan,

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​​In a recent video uploaded to his YouTube channel, Mukesh Khanna spoke about Dhurandhar — the Aditya Dhar-directed spy thriller that has been dominating at the box office. While he once expressed displeasure at the thought of Ranveer playing Shaktimaan due to his off-screen image, Khanna made it clear that his earlier stance did not reflect poorly on the actor’s talent.

He said, “I want to praise Dhurandhar’s hero Ranveer Singh. Aap kahenge ki aapne unko Shaktimaan ke liye mana kiya hai. To sahab, maine bhala Shaktimaan ke liye mana kiya ho par actor woh acha hai, maine hamesha kaha hai.” The actor added, “Iss film me kamaal ki unki energy hai, kamaal ka unka josh dikhta hai. Unki brooding eyes, uske poore role me rawaangi hai."

Shaktimaan was a superhero character created for television in the 1990s and became a household name after being popularised by Mukesh Khanna in the iconic series. A few years ago, plans were announced to revive the character through a film adaptation, with Ranveer Singh named as the new Shaktimaan. However, Mukesh Khanna, who owns the rights to the character, later vetoed the casting, stating that Ranveer’s off-screen image did not align with the values associated with the role.

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Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar, stars Ranveer Singh in the lead and features an ensemble cast including Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, Sara Arjun, and Rakesh Bedi. The film has been widely successful at the box office, earning substantial revenue worldwide and winning appreciation for its storytelling and performances.