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Is Mukesh Khanna’s Ranveer Singh Shaktimaan rejection a publicity stunt? Co-star reacts | Bollywood News

Is Mukesh Khanna’s Ranveer Singh Shaktimaan rejection a publicity stunt? Co-star reacts | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Jun 7, 2026 10:11 AM IST Shaktimaan was truly every child’s favourite superhero, back in the late 1990s and early 2000s, with Mukesh Khanna earning immense popularity for playing the iconic character on television. When a film adaptation was announced in 2022, fans were eager to know who would take on the role. After Ranveer Singh’s name surfaced, Mukesh openly opposed the idea and even claimed that the actor had once spent three hours trying to convince him that he was the right choice. Now, Lalit Parimoo, who was also part of the original show, has suggested that Mukesh’s comments may have been made for publicity. During a recent podcast with Siddharth Kannan, Lalit was asked about Mukesh saying Ranveer tried to convince him for three hours to let him play Shaktimaan, and still he turned him down. He said, “I don’t want to say anything against Mukesh ji. It’s upto him what he has to do. Aaj ka zamana publicity ka zamana hai aur log karte hain publicity gimmicks filmon …

Mukesh Khanna’s claims of rejecting Ranveer Singh as Shaktimaan ‘publicity gimmick’? Lalit Parimoo thinks so

Mukesh Khanna’s claims of rejecting Ranveer Singh as Shaktimaan ‘publicity gimmick’? Lalit Parimoo thinks so

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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. Lalit Parimoo reacts to Mukesh Khanna’s decision of not letting Ranveer Singh lead Shaktimaan film. Lalit Parimoo on Mukesh Khanna saying he rejected Ranveer Singh as Shaktimaan In a chat with Siddharth Kannan, when he was asked about his views on Mukesh saying Ranveer tried to convince him for three hours to let him become Shaktimaan, and still he refused, Lalit said, “I don’t want to say anything against Mukesh ji. …

‘Seekh lo acting’: Star kids Janhvi Kapoor, Ananya Panday get blunt advice from veteran actor Lalit Parimoo on trolling

‘Seekh lo acting’: Star kids Janhvi Kapoor, Ananya Panday get blunt advice from veteran actor Lalit Parimoo on trolling

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Star kids often find themselves at the centre of debates around privilege, talent and opportunity in Bollywood. Veteran actor Lalit Parimoo, who is best known for playing scientist Dr Jaikaal in the superhero series Shaktimaan and for his work in films such as Haider, Agent Vinod and others, has now weighed in on the discussion. He offered candid advice to young actors such as Janhvi Kapoor, Ananya Panday and Shanaya Kapoor, who frequently face criticism over their performances. Lalit Parimoo has an advice for star kids like Janhvi Kapoor, Ananya Panday and others. Lalit Parimoo’s advice for star kids In a podcast with Siddharth Kannan, Lalit was asked what advice he would give to star kids such as Janhvi Kapoor, Ananya Panday and Shanaya Kapoor, who are often criticised for their performances. In response, the actor said they should focus on learning acting. He said, “Seekh lo acting. Thoda sa jhuk ke, 2-3 saal acting seekhne main laga lo. Lekin dikkat yeh hai ki agar aap ek bade parivaar se hain to woh seekhne ka …

Agent Vinod actor blames Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor for film’s failure

Agent Vinod actor blames Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor for film’s failure

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Actor Lalit Parimoo, who was seen in Sriram Raghavan’s 2012 film Agent Vinod, recently made shocking revelations against his co-stars and lead actors Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor. The actor blamed them for the film’s failure, claiming that a lot of “interference” from them led to the film tanking at the box office. Lalit Parimoo blames Saif-Kareena  During a conversation with Siddharth Kannan on his podcast, Lalit Parimoo stated, “I think the main reason was that there was too much interference from the stars – Saif and Kareena. The way Sriram wanted to make that film, he couldn’t make it that way.” Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Shaktimaan villain to godman: Why Lalit Parimoo left the cult that promised to ‘launch’ him | Television News

Shaktimaan villain to godman: Why Lalit Parimoo left the cult that promised to ‘launch’ him | Television News

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4 min readNew DelhiJun 5, 2026 07:03 PM IST Some actors are better known as their characters, and if they have played a popular role in a 1990s television show, chances are, their fans would always remember them by the character they played on screen. Shaktimaan’s Dr Jaikaal was one such memorable character, played by actor Lalit Parimoo. Lait has appeared in films like Haider, Mubarakan, Agent Vinod, and across many episodes of shows like CID and Crime Patrol. In a recent interview, Lalit shared that aside from the dream of being an actor, he once was on the verge of being a godman. He shared that an organisation was “ready to launch” him but he backed out as they expected him to lie and make things up. ‘I was very close to becoming a godman’ In a chat with Siddharth Kannan, Lalit Parimoo said that he first thought of being a godman at 28, but it wasn’t until a decade later that he got such an offer from an organsation that he was a …

Saif Ali Khan-Kareena Kapoor’s interference was why Agent Vinod failed, claims co-star: ‘It ruined the film’

Saif Ali Khan-Kareena Kapoor’s interference was why Agent Vinod failed, claims co-star: ‘It ruined the film’

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In 2012, Sriram Raghavan’s spy film Agent Vinod was released amid high expectations. However, the Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor-starrer failed to make a mark. More than a decade later, their co-star from the film, Lalit Parimoo, spoke about the film’s criticism in an interview and blamed the lead stars. Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor in a still from Sriram Raghavan’s Agent Vinod. Agent Vinod co-star blames Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor for its failure On Siddharth Kannan’s YouTube channel, Lalit was asked about why he believes Agent Vinod didn’t work out. He said, “I think a main reason for the film not working out was too much interference from the stars, Saif and Kareena. Sriram Raghavan could not make the film the way he wanted to. At every step, he was told to change this or that. It turned into a hotchpotch. The film’s runtime was also longer than necessary. The writing and direction team could not present what they dreamt of. That was the flaw.” He also suggested that changes were …