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For millions who grew up in the \u201990s, Shaktimaan was more than just a TV show \u2013 it was the ultimate superhero moment of childhood. But the much-anticipated big-screen revival has run into trouble. Mukesh Khanna, the original Shaktimaan, says the planned film trilogy has been halted over \u201ctechnical grounds” and disagreements about casting.<\/p>\n

Speaking to Galatta India, Khanna explained that while Sony International holds the film rights for seven years, he made sure the character\u2019s principles stay untouched. \u201cThe IPR is still mine. But, we have given them rights for seven years to make a film. Maine likhva dia hai ki film mein Shaktiman ki aatma change nahi hogi. They have written that we won\u2019t change Shaktiman\u2019s values.”<\/p>\n

However, the veteran actor revealed he has no binding say in who plays the lead. \u201cI couldn\u2019t get it in written that the actor would be cast with my permission. They have a point now ki hum aapse poochenge zaroor, lekin final call humaari hogi. Yahin mein atak gaya.”<\/p>\n

Mukesh Khanna was clear he would not accept changes that misrepresent the character. \u201cIf Shaktimaan is dancing in a disco and I say that I don\u2019t like it, you would still do what you want. Then what\u2019s the point of asking me?”<\/p>\n

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The movie\u2019s pre-production remains paused, and the issue is stuck on casting. \u201cEither you change the clause or ask. Without asking me, you can\u2019t deflect from Shaktimaan. Abhi toh casting mein atak gaya hai maamla, poori film banaani bachi hai. Everything is stuck on technical grounds. Public is still waiting eagerly for the announcement.”<\/p>\n

The project is ambitious \u2013 three films, each with a Rs 150\u2013200 crore budget. Khanna says he won\u2019t compromise. \u201cAap ram ke role mein raavana dikhne wale ko nahi daal sakte. Shaktimaan ki zarurat hai aaj ke bachon ko. Even I don\u2019t know when he will come.”<\/p>\n

Ranveer Singh meeting didn\u2019t change his mind<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rumours mills have been abuzz about Ranveer Singh playing Shaktimaan. Mukesh Khanna recalled, \u201cRanveer came to my office, sat with me for three hours. Very nice meeting, very nice actor and human being. Itna interested tha ki teen ghante tak convince karne ki koshish ki. Ultimately, I always felt that he can\u2019t be cast in Shaktimaan\u2019s role. I am still rigid on that point.”<\/p>\n

Mukesh Khanna even says he\u2019s ready for a legal fight if needed. \u201cIt\u2019s a war now. If you won\u2019t listen to me, then go and make Shaktimaan without me. I will fight till I can fight. I will take them to court if required. Main Shaktimaan ke gaane aur music release nahi kar sakta, because I sold them to someone by mistake.”<\/p>\n

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