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After saying Samay Raina ‘should be paraded on a donkey’, ‘Shaktimaan’ Mukesh Khanna works with him | Bollywood News

After saying Samay Raina ‘should be paraded on a donkey’, ‘Shaktimaan’ Mukesh Khanna works with him | Bollywood News

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After a major controversy around his comedy show, India’s Got Latent, last year, comedian Samay Raina returned with a new season this Saturday. Bringing a cleaner and filtered version of the show, India’s Got Latent featured actress Alia Bhatt and Sharvari on the first episode. While Samay’s show’s first episode has been getting a mixed response, it is Samay Raina and Shaktimaan Mukesh Khanna‘s collaboration that seems to have caught the attention of internet users. After criticizing Samay for the IGL controversy last year, Mukesh Khanna has now featured in an ad with him. Samay Raina and Mukesh Khanna collab Just a few hours ago, Samay Raina shared an advertisement on his Instagram account that also features Mukesh Khanna. In the video, Samay is seen talking to someone on the phone, and he says, “Thanks, yaar. The show is returning now. As they say, darkness doesn’t prevail for long.” Just then, Shaktimaan arrives in his signature style. Seeing him, Samay asks, “What are you doing on my roof, sir?” Mukesh Khanna replies, “Teri tedhi dumm seedhi karne …

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. …

Mukesh Ambani lauds Dhurandhar’s ₹3000 crore success: ‘Record-smashing’

Mukesh Ambani lauds Dhurandhar’s ₹3000 crore success: ‘Record-smashing’

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Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar did not just prove to be a game changer for the Hindi film industry but also for its production house, Jio Studios, which is owned by Mukesh Ambani. Recently, Ambani celebrated the film’s massive success and highlighted its impact on the studio’s growth. Mukesh Ambani lauded Ranveer Singh-led Dhurandhar’s success. (Netflix) Mukesh Ambani lauds Dhurandhar As per Indian Express, the business tycoon shared a letter with shareholders in which he highlighted Jio Studios’ recent achievements and how the Dhurandhar franchise created new benchmarks in box office performance. A part of the letter read, “Jio Studios has achieved the unique distinction of having the highest-grossing film three years in a row with Stree 2 in 2024, Dhurandhar in 2025, and Dhurandhar: The Revenge in 2026, demonstrating consistency and undisputed leadership. FY 2025-26 saw Jio Studios release the record-smashing spy action thrillers Dhurandhar and Dhurandhar: The Revenge (together the Dhurandhar franchise), creating new benchmarks in box office performance, release strategy, monetisation models and customer engagement globally.” He added, “The first part on its own …

Mukesh Ambani praises Ranveer Singh’s Rs 3,000 cr Dhurandhar: ‘40% of India’s box office’ | Bollywood News

Mukesh Ambani praises Ranveer Singh’s Rs 3,000 cr Dhurandhar: ‘40% of India’s box office’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Jun 3, 2026 04:51 PM IST Dhurandhar has remained in the spotlight ever since the first installment hit theatres on December 5, earning widespread acclaim and emerging as a global box office phenomenon. Now, Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani is celebrating the franchise’s success at a time when its lead star, Ranveer Singh, finds himself at the centre of an industry controversy over his exit from Don 3. In a letter addressed to shareholders, Ambani highlighted Jio Studios’ recent achievements and credited the Dhurandhar franchise for setting new industry benchmarks. ‘Dhurandhar created new benchmarks at box office’: Mukesh Ambani “Jio Studios has achieved the unique distinction of having the highest-grossing film three years in a row with Stree 2 in 2024, Dhurandhar in 2025, and Dhurandhar: The Revenge in 2026, demonstrating consistency and undisputed leadership. FY 2025-26 saw Jio Studios release the record-smashing spy action thrillers Dhurandhar and Dhurandhar: The Revenge (together the Dhurandhar franchise), creating new benchmarks in box office performance, release strategy, monetisation models and customer engagement globally,” he …

‘Will I be able to act in films anymore?’: Mammootty burst into tears after bike accident | Malayalam News

‘Will I be able to act in films anymore?’: Mammootty burst into tears after bike accident | Malayalam News

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4 min readKochiMay 28, 2026 08:19 PM IST Besides being hailed for his acting talents, Mammootty is also often praised for his good looks, having kept his physique well-maintained even in his mid-70s. Over the decades, he has been seen by the masses as the poster boy of Malayali masculinity, marked by a strong build, a deep and thumping voice, and captivating mannerisms. Since he takes extremely good care of his body, it’s only natural that Mammootty felt devastated when he met with an accident, wondering if it meant the end of his movie career, too. His frequent co-star and friend Mukesh once revealed the incident while speaking at a programme organised by Kairali TV. Recounting that he and Mammootty fell off a bike while travelling together, he said that the megastar burst into tears immediately upon seeing a wound on his face. Don’t Miss | Kattalan review: Antony Varghese’s actioner feels like a series of reels disguised as a film ‘KG George cast me because I can ride’ While working together in Balloon (1982), …

IPL 2026 KKR vs DC Playing 11: Mukesh Kumar Returns to Delhi’s Lineup

IPL 2026 KKR vs DC Playing 11: Mukesh Kumar Returns to Delhi’s Lineup

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IPL 2026 KKR vs DC Playing 11: Ajinkya Rahane-led Kolkata Knight Riders will square off against Axar Patel-led Delhi Capitals in the 70th match of the IPL 2026 on May 24 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. With the Delhi Capitals knocked out of the tournament and the Kolkata Knight Riders are in verge of getting knocked out of the tournament, the match is nothing but a clash between the rivals. Currently, KKR are in the 6th position while DC are in the 8th position of the IPL 2026 Points Table. Speaking at the toss, KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane said, “We’outside the leg-stump bowl first. It’s pretty simple. We know the scenario depending on what’s going to happen in the previous game, which is happening right now. But regardless of that, we don’t know what the result will be.” “Also, the wicket looks really good. So yes, it’s very simple. It’s still a game of cricket to be played, and the last six games have been fantastic for us. We still want to compete and win this game.” TOSS …

Who is Urvil Patel’s sprinting father Mukesh, who ensured he has eaten at least three bags of chana through his life?

Who is Urvil Patel’s sprinting father Mukesh, who ensured he has eaten at least three bags of chana through his life?

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3 min readMay 10, 2026 08:19 PM IST When Urvil Patel hoisted a chit dedicating his fastest 50 in 13 balls in IPL to his father, UT wasn’t the first time he was showing his gratitude. Urvil grew up in Mehsana, a not so popular cricket hub as far as unearthing international talent went. However Mukesh Patel had nursed hopes of playing cricket himself, after being a University level sprinter. Like many dreams die, his stayed stagnant too, but he went about developing his son to maje him into a T20 cricketer. It was an intensely dusciplined athletic discipline that Mukesh drilled into his son, after taking up a job as a physical training teacher at a high school. His mother Geeta was a teacher too, while sister Tejaswi studied medicine. Back in 2024, playing for Gujarat, Urvil had posted his first Thankyou Dad message, after completing his first class century. “No shortcuts, just straight up hustle: Respect the game, and it gives back My first Fitst Class century is extra special marking a historic …

IPL 2026 DC vs KKR Playing 11: Mukesh Replaces Natrajan

IPL 2026 DC vs KKR Playing 11: Mukesh Replaces Natrajan

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IPL 2026 DC vs KKR Playing 11: Axar Patel-led Kolkata Knight Riders will square off against Ajinkya Rahane-led Kolkata Knight Riders in the 51st Match on May 08 at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. Despite a good start, the Delhi Capitals are losing momentum in the mid-phase of the league, having won only 4 out of 10 games. Meanwhile, Kolkata Knight Riders had a disappointing campaign, however they turned tables as they come from back to back victories. They have only 3 wins out of 9 games and are in need of win in all the remaining game to keep their playoff chances alive. With Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders are positioned in the 7th and 8th position of the IPL 2026 points table, the win in the upcoming game could have a positive impact on their qualification scenario. KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane said, “We are going to bowl first. Last 3 games whatever we saw was quite different. 264, 160 and then low scoring game against RCB as well. It’s important to see the …

Surendra Pal asks Mukesh Khanna to rethink his views on Ranveer Singh as Shaktimaan: ‘He is very stubborn’

Surendra Pal asks Mukesh Khanna to rethink his views on Ranveer Singh as Shaktimaan: ‘He is very stubborn’

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Veteran actor Mukesh Khanna has been stirring conversation after opposing Ranveer Singh stepping into the iconic role of Shaktimaan. While his remarks have sparked debate among fans, his longtime co-star Surendra Pal has offered a contrasting take, suggesting that Mukesh may be holding on too tightly to his stance and should consider revisiting his views. Shaktimaan was a character created for TV in the 90s, and popularised by Mukesh Khanna in the iconic show. Surendra Pal on Ranveer as Shaktimaan Recently, Surendra appeared in a video on Sidharth Kannan’s YouTube Channel, where he opened up about his equation with Mukesh Khanna. During the conversation, he also addressed Mukesh’s recent remarks on why he thinks Ranveer might be the right fit to play Shaktimaan. Opening up about Mukesh’s reservations regarding Ranveer Singh being cast as Shaktimaan, Surendra said, “He is the best judge; it is his creation. He will naturally want the best for his character, which he treats like his own child even today. That is why he will not compromise. He is very stubborn. …