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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 …

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 …

Lalit Modi’s big claim, says Dawood Ibrahim’s control on IPL forced him to quit cricket management

Lalit Modi’s big claim, says Dawood Ibrahim’s control on IPL forced him to quit cricket management

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Former Indian Premier League (IPL) commissioner Lalit Modi has made some startling revelations involving underworld don Dawood Ibrahim and his control of the IPL. Lalit Modi claimed he faced life threats and intimidation from Dawood Ibrahim and his crime syndicate. (Instagram) Lalit Modi made the claim in an interview with news agency ANI where he said how he faced life threats and intimidation from Dawood and his crime syndicate which was one of the single biggest reasons for him to quit cricket administration. Also read: Bondi Beach hero, Ahmed al Ahmed, accused of domestic assault against father Lalit further opened up on how his unyielding stance against match-fixing during the initial years of the IPL directly collided with the multi-billion-dollar underground betting empire controlled by the D-Company. He said that the syndicate operates an unimaginably vast “Satta Bazaar” where odds change with every single ball. “Dawood Ibrahim is a known bookmaker. He controlled the cricket book. In those days, it used to be $2 billion of underground betting. Today, it’s $4 billion of underground betting …

‘He will be bigger than the Messis of this world’: Lalit Modi on Sooryavanshi

‘He will be bigger than the Messis of this world’: Lalit Modi on Sooryavanshi

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Former Indian Premier League (IPL) commissioner heaped praise on teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, saying that the 15-year-old will be bigger than even Argentina’s Lionel Messi as well as Hollywood and Bollywood stars. “What a delight he is. He will be bigger than anybody on the planet. He will be bigger than any Hollywood or Bollywood star. He will be bigger than the Messis of this world… I say this with conviction when I see his style of batting and the fearlessness in that boy. At that age to have that confidence, it’s a magic…,” he said in an interview with ANI. Sooryavanshi won the Orange Cap in the 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League with 776 runs in 16 matches. Next up, he’ll be playing for India A in a tri-series in Sri Lanka, set to start next week. There are also chances that the prodigy will be fast-tracked to the India senior T20 side for the upcoming series vs Ireland and England. #WATCH | On Indian cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, IPL founder and first …

Lalit Modi tracks down boy who cried after being denied Virat Kohli’s autograph

Lalit Modi tracks down boy who cried after being denied Virat Kohli’s autograph

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4 min readNew DelhiJun 4, 2026 01:43 PM IST Earlier this year, a video featuring a young Virat Kohli fan captured widespread attention online. The clip showed the boy, later identified as Yugveer Budhiraja, repeatedly attempting to get close to Kohli for an autograph. However, security personnel stopped him each time before he could reach the cricket star. After several failed attempts, Yugveer walked away in tears and, overcome with disappointment, threw his bat on the ground. Wholesome: Little fan waits excitedly with bat for Virat Kohli’s autograph in hotel lobby, but gets ignored 😭 Kid throws bat down in heartbreak 😂💔” pic.twitter.com/QVyUPEh86F — Ghar Ke Kalesh (@gharkekalesh) April 27, 2026   The video resonated with many people, including Lalit Modi. During a recent conversation with Humans of Bombay founder Karishma Mehta, the former IPL chairman admitted that watching the clip deeply affected him. “That broke my heart,” Modi said, before revealing that he had asked his team to locate the youngster. He also promised to send Yugveer a special keepsake—a bat from IPL Season …

‘Ranveer Singh wants to play me’: Lalit Modi says actor flew to London to discuss biopic | Bollywood News

‘Ranveer Singh wants to play me’: Lalit Modi says actor flew to London to discuss biopic | Bollywood News

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4 min readNew DelhiJun 4, 2026 11:34 AM IST Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has revealed that a biopic based on his life is currently in development, and if he had his way, actor Ranveer Singh would headline the project. Speaking about the film, Modi shared that Singh had personally met him in London a few years ago and expressed a strong desire to portray him on screen. In an interview with ANI, Modi shared that Ranveer had travelled to London a few years ago specifically to meet him and discuss the possibility of playing his role in the proposed film. Lalit Modi confirms biopic is in the works Confirming that the project is moving forward, Modi said the focus is currently on building the script. “There is (biopic is in works). It’s all being scripted right now. I’ve already sat hundreds of interviews…I have a whole team under Sneha Rajani, who used to run Sony…But they’re just scripting the story now,” he said. Asked who he would like to see play him in the …

Ranveer Singh wanted to star in Lalit Modi biopic, claims ex-IPL chief: ‘I know Deepika Padukone well’

Ranveer Singh wanted to star in Lalit Modi biopic, claims ex-IPL chief: ‘I know Deepika Padukone well’

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Former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi has revealed that he is currently working on a biopic based on his life. While the actor who will portray him on screen has yet to be finalized, Lalit Modi, in an interview with ANI, shared that Bollywood star Ranveer Singh had met him a few years ago in London and expressed a keen interest in playing his character in the biographical film. Ranveer Singh had shown interest in playing Lalit Modi on screen. Lalit Modi’s biopic in works “There is (biopic is in works). It’s all being scripted right now. I’ve already sat hundreds of interviews…I have a whole team under Sneha Rajani, who used to run Sony…But they’re just scripting the story now,” he said. When asked who he would want to play his role in the biopic, Lalit revealed, “Ranveer wants to play me. He came and saw me. I would like him to play. But if he has the time, now he’s become so big. I didn’t know Ranveer. I knew Deepika very well. I never …

Lalit Modi says Shah Rukh Khan hesitated to buy KKR: ‘Rs 20 cr is a big part of my savings’ | Bollywood News

Lalit Modi says Shah Rukh Khan hesitated to buy KKR: ‘Rs 20 cr is a big part of my savings’ | Bollywood News

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The Indian Premier League (IPL) is today one of the world’s biggest sporting leagues, attracting billions in broadcast deals, sponsorships and fan engagement. But when the tournament was being conceived in the mid-2000s, its architect, Lalit Modi, knew he needed more than just cricket to make it a success. In a recent conversation with Humans of Bombay, the former IPL chairman and vice-president of the BCCI recalled how he convinced Shah Rukh Khan to become a team owner, eventually leading to the formation of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), one of the league’s most popular franchises. According to Modi, the idea was born after he witnessed the kind of frenzy Shah Rukh generated among cricket fans during an international match in Jaipur. “I took Shah Rukh to a game in Rajasthan when I was BCCI vice-president. It was the first international match ever played in Jaipur. This was before the IPL; I think about a year earlier. I saw the crowds go absolutely hysterical when he arrived. He became the highlight of the match.” Lalit …