India, June 7 -- Few television characters have enjoyed the kind of popularity that Shaktimaan did in the late 1990s and early 2000s. So when a big-screen adaptation of the iconic superhero was announced in 2022, it immediately generated excitement among fans. Ever since, rumours have linked Ranveer Singh to the lead role. However, original Shaktimaan actor Mukesh Khanna has repeatedly opposed the idea, even claiming that Ranveer once spent three hours trying to convince him to approve the casting. Now, actor Lalit Parimoo, who starred alongside Mukesh in the beloved series, has weighed in on the matter and suggested that the discussion may be driven by publicity.

In a chat with Siddharth Kannan, when he was asked about his views on Muke...