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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 …