Mukesh Khanna clarifies he doesn't want to prove he's better than Ranveer Singh: ‘I have to create legacy of Shaktimaan'

Veteran actor Mukesh Khanna , famous for playing India's OG superhero Shaktimaan, left fans thrilled when he announced the return of the iconic character to Indian screens this week. However, when the internet claimed it's a befitting reply to newer actors like Ranveer Singh who want to take on the mantle of Shaktimaan, Mukesh chose to issue an explanation. (Also Read – Mukesh Khanna makes old and new generations cringe as he teases Shaktimaan's return: ‘2000 was 24 years ago!’ ) Mukesh Khanna's clarification Mukesh took to his X handle late Wednesday night and shared a new picture of him in his Shaktimaan costume, pointing a finger at the camera.

The text along with the picture stated in Hindi, “Lo main aa gaya (Here I come) Shaktimaan Returns.” Mukesh wrote in the caption, “I have come to clarify a misconception which a section of my viewers are started having that through this song and press conference i had come to declare to the world that i will be the next Shaktimaan. Totally wrong.

Let me explain.” On being the OG Shaktimaan “Firstly why should i say i will be the next Shaktimaan. I am already the Shaktimaan.

There would be another Shaktimaan only when there is a Shaktimaan. And i am that Shaktimaan. Without me there can not be other Shaktimaan.

Since as Shaktimaan I have to create the Legacy of Shaktimaan,” Mukesh wrote. “Secondly i have not come to prove or show that i am better than Ranveer singh or any one who will wear the mantle of Shaktimaan.