Mukesh Khanna Yells At Paps In Viral Video: 'Sunte Kyu Nahi?'; Fans Compare Him To Kilvish
Mukesh Khanna, best known for portraying the iconic superhero Shaktimaan, has stirred controversy after a video of him reprimanding paparazzi went viral.
Actor Mukesh Khanna recently found himself at the center of yet another controversy, reigniting discussions about his public persona. Best known for his portrayal of the iconic Indian superhero Shaktimaan, Khanna made headlines with a bold statement regarding the character’s return. While announcing Shaktimaan’s revival, the 66-year-old actor declared that no Bollywood star, including Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn, or Ranveer Singh, could embody the character as effectively as he did. This claim sparked polarizing reactions, with some fans accusing him of tarnishing the show’s legacy, while others rallied behind him.
The controversy escalated when a video from the announcement event went viral, showcasing Khanna in his Shaktimaan costume scolding paparazzi for talking during his address. In the video, he can be heard reprimanding the press, saying, “Arey ek second ruk jao. Kyu bolte hain aap log? Oye! Kaun bol raha hai wahan pe? Yaar aap log kitne bhi senior ho, just keep quiet! Aapne mujhe bulaya bolne ke liye, sunte kyu nahi phir? Jo baat karni hai bahar le ke jao na (Hey, stop for a second. Why are you talking? Hey! Who is talking there? No matter how senior you are, just keep quiet! You called me to speak, why don’t you listen? Whatever you want to discuss, take that outside)."
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The video drew mixed reactions online, with many criticizing Khanna’s behavior. Social media users compared his outburst to the antagonist from Shaktimaan, with comments like, “Dhire dhire pata chalega, yehi Kilvish hai (Gradually you will come to know that he is Tamraj Kilvish, the main antagonist in Shaktimaan show)." Another user quipped, “If ‘You either die a hero…or live long enough to become a villain’ had a face."
Despite the recent controversies, Shaktimaan remains a milestone in Indian television history. Premiering in 1997, the show captured the imagination of an entire generation with its unique blend of action, moral lessons, and mythology. Mukesh Khanna played the dual roles of the superhero Shaktimaan and his alter ego, the mild-mannered Gangadhar, becoming a household name. The show also addressed societal issues and emphasized values like truth and justice, cementing its place as a cultural phenomenon of its time.
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