Mukesh Khanna returns as Shaktimaan in new audio series, says, "thrilled to connect with today's youth"

Mukesh Khanna to reprise his iconic character Shaktimaan

TV star Mukesh Khanna's iconic serial Shaktimaan was one of the fans' favourites during the 90s. It was one of India's first superhero series that had captivated the audience for a long time and still holds a special place in the hearts of fans.

However, Mukesh Khanna has recently revealed that he will reprise his character after two decades, but in a brand-new format that will entertain today's generation. The official Instagram account of Pocket FM has recently announced the original audio series of Shaktimaan.

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The actor will do the voice-over for the show and reflect on his iconic character. Mukesh shared, “Shaktimaan isn’t just a show, it’s an emotion that lives in the hearts of millions. I’m thrilled to return as the voice of the beloved hero and connect with a whole new generation of listeners through Pocket FM’s vast and extensive reach across India.”

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He added, “The platform offers a great way to reintroduce Shaktimaan’s values, strength, and superpowers, but with new tales to today’s youth in a format they love."

The upcoming audio series promises to feature exciting new adventures, an original plot in a reimagined world. For the unversed, Shaktimaan was televised from September 13, 1997, to March 27, 2005, on Doordarshan.