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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. …

Palaash Muchhal’s lawyer calls atrocity case by Vigyan Mane a publicity stunt

Palaash Muchhal’s lawyer calls atrocity case by Vigyan Mane a publicity stunt

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Singer and director Palaash Muchhal has been in the news ever since his wedding with Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana got called off. Adding to his troubles, Smriti’s friend and Sangli-based resident Vigyan Mane accused Palaash of financial fraud and recently sought to file an FIR against him under the Atrocities Act. Breaking silence on the allegations levelled by Mane, Palaash’s lawyer claimed he is merely seeking publicity and trying to create pressure. Palaash Muchhal’s advocate’s statement In an interview with NDTV, advocate Shreyansh Mithare said that Vigyan Mane is doing everything for publicity. According to him, “If that happened on November 22, and now we are in May, why was no complaint made until now? Earlier, he only spoke about a financial dispute, but he never brought up any allegation of caste-based remarks. This clearly shows that his intentions are not genuine and that he is merely seeking publicity. We will respond to this appropriately through legal means.” Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights …

Dhurandhar 2’s Danish Pandor recalls heartbreaking theatre turnout on day 1 due to ‘negative publicity’

Dhurandhar 2’s Danish Pandor recalls heartbreaking theatre turnout on day 1 due to ‘negative publicity’

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Filmmaker Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar: The Revenge has remained a major talking point ever since its release on March 19. Within just a week, the film shattered box office records and continues to enjoy a dream run in theatres. However, a day before its release, the film suffered a setback when its paid reviews were reportedly cancelled due to “technical issues”. In a recent conversation with ABP Live, actor Danish Pandor recalled a “heartbreaking” moment when he saw only 40–50 people in the theatre on the film’s opening day amid what he described as “negative publicity”. Danish Pandor talks about being heartbroken after paid reviews of Dhurandhar The Revenge got cancelled. Danish Pandor on negative publicity around Dhurandhar The Revenge Danish spoke about how the cancellation of the paid reviews affected him and said, “It’s all about the audience. I remember the film released on Friday after the screening got cancelled on Thursday. I was completely heartbroken. I couldn’t understand what was happening. I kept thinking, ‘It is such a great film, why is this happening?’ …

Mrunal Thakur thanks those ‘spreading fake rumours’ of her marriage: ‘Itni publicity mujhe kabhi nahi milti’ | Exclusive

Mrunal Thakur thanks those ‘spreading fake rumours’ of her marriage: ‘Itni publicity mujhe kabhi nahi milti’ | Exclusive

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She has a film coming up in less than a week, but over the past two weeks, all the internet could talk about was Mrunal Thakur’s rumoured wedding. Reports, based on rumours, claimed the actor was set to marry actor Dhanush on Valentine’s Day. Well, the day came and passed, and Mrunal is still single. In a chat with Hindustan Times, the actor says she laughed at the rumours and has a special message for those spreading the rumours. Mrunal Thakur has addressed the wedding rumours with Dhanush. Mrunal Thakur on marriage plans In her next film, Do Deewane Seher Mein, Mrunal plays an urban girl looking for an arranged marriage match. When asked if she faces any marriage pressure from her family, Mrunal nods and says, “They say settle ho jao (get settled in life).” Mrunal says her family understands how difficult it is for an actor to have a personal life and relationships outside work. She explains, “They do understand it’s not easy being an actor, balancing south films and Hindi cinema. My …

Did Dil Raju really pay ₹120 crore to distribute Yash’s Toxic in Telugu states? He denies it’s a ‘publicity stunt’

Did Dil Raju really pay ₹120 crore to distribute Yash’s Toxic in Telugu states? He denies it’s a ‘publicity stunt’

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Last week, Dil Raju announced that his Sri Venkateswara Creations (SVC) has struck a deal with the makers of Yash‘s Toxic to distribute it in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. He also stated that the deal between SVC and producers of KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations was for him to pay ₹120 crore for distribution in the Telugu states. When met with scepticism that it was a PR stunt, here’s how the producer responded. (Also Read: ₹120 crore distribution deal | Explainer”>How Toxic plans to edge out Dhurandhar 2 in Telugu states with massive ₹120 crore distribution deal | Explainer) Dil Raju’s distribution house has paid ₹120 crore to distribute Yash’s Toxic. Did Dil Raju really pay ₹120 crore for Toxic? While promoting his upcoming production, Markandeya, a reporter remarked, “I don’t know whether to call you Dil Raju or Dare Raju, sir.” When Raju smiled and asked him to call him by whichever name, the reporter expressed scepticism and said, “Nobody would dare to invest ₹120 crore to distribute a film as you’ve done …

Vivek Oberoi files suit in Delhi HC over publicity and personality rights

Vivek Oberoi files suit in Delhi HC over publicity and personality rights

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Actor and businessman Vivek Oberoi has approached the Delhi High Court seeking protection of his publicity and personality rights, alleging large-scale misuse of his identity through fake social media accounts, unauthorised merchandise, and AI-generated content, including deepfake imagery. This comes amid an uptick in celebrities, from Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan to NTR Jr, seeking judicial intervention. Vivek Oberoi moves Delhi HC for personality rights The civil suit, filed against Collector Bazar, ZoomMantra, Indiacontent, and others, including unidentified parties named as John Doe defendants, seeks a permanent injunction restraining infringement of Oberoi’s personality and publicity rights. The suit has been filed through advocates Sana Raees Khan and Pranay Chitale. According to the petition, Oberoi has asserted that his name, image, voice, likeness, and other distinctive attributes exclusively associated with him are being unlawfully exploited for commercial and other gains without his consent or authorisation.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Vivek Oberoi (@vivekoberoi) The plea …

Pamela Anderson Opens Up On Romance With Liam Neeson: ‘It Was Real, Not A Publicity Stunt’ | Hollywood News

Pamela Anderson Opens Up On Romance With Liam Neeson: ‘It Was Real, Not A Publicity Stunt’ | Hollywood News

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Last Updated:December 10, 2025, 01:40 IST Pamela Anderson reveals the truth about her romance with Liam Neeson, calling it real and heartfelt, not a publicity stunt. Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson have worked together in The Naked Gun. (Photo Credit: X) As 2025 draws to a close, Pamela Anderson is breaking her silence about her brief but memorable romance with Liam Neeson, her co-star in the summer hit The Naked Gun. While the surprising relationship made headlines, Anderson, 58, opens up about their private connection for the first time in PEOPLE magazine. “If you must know, Liam and I were romantically involved for a short while but only after we finished filming,” Anderson says. The couple spent an “intimate week” together at Neeson’s home in upstate New York. “I had my own room,” she adds. “Our assistants both came; even family stopped by.” The two enjoyed simple, personal moments, including dining at a small French restaurant where Neeson introduced Anderson as the “future Mrs. Neeson.” She also tended to a rosebush in his garden, a …

Mukesh Bhatt says Divya Khosla Kumar created Savi vs Jigra controversy for publicity: ‘Alia ko chichori harkat…’

Mukesh Bhatt says Divya Khosla Kumar created Savi vs Jigra controversy for publicity: ‘Alia ko chichori harkat…’

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Alia Bhatt faced an unexpected setback with the underperformance of her 2024 release Jigra. The film’s struggle became more controversial when actor–filmmaker Divya Khosla Kumar accused the makers of Jigra of lifting the plot from her film Savi. Now, Alia’s uncle and veteran producer Mukesh Bhatt has strongly rebutted the allegations. Amidst claims of copying from Divya Khosla Kumar’s Savi, Alia Bhatt’s Jigra struggled at the box office. Mukesh Bhatt dismisses the accusations as attention-seeking and asserts Alia’s integrity. Mukesh opens up about the Savi-Jigra controversy Speaking to Lehren Retro, Mukesh, who worked with Divya on Savi, said Divya’s claims seemed designed purely for attention. “What Divya did for publicity, I don’t know about that,” he remarked, adding that Jigra actually drew inspiration from Mahesh Bhatt’s 1993 film Gumrah, which itself was influenced by Bangkok Hilton. “I think that film was the inspiration behind Jigra,” he clarified. Calling the controversy a “publicity stunt,” he continued, “To get some attention in the media, you can create some controversy. Everyone needs publicity, and for publicity, you need …

Reality Or Publicity Stunt? Here’s why Babil Khan asked fans to unfollow social media influencer Pratyush Dua

Reality Or Publicity Stunt? Here’s why Babil Khan asked fans to unfollow social media influencer Pratyush Dua

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The Qala actor urged his fans to unfollow social media influencer, Pratyush Dua while posting an Instagram story. Find out the details here. Bollywood actor Babil Khan, son of late actor Irrfan Khan, left his fans all confused after sharing an Instagram story. The Qala actor urged his fans to unfollow social media influencer, Pratyush Dua. However, netizens couldn’t find Pratyush on the internet which resulted in speculations among users that this might be a publicity stunt. Read more to find out why the Friday Night Plan actor called out the influencer Pratyush Dua on Instagram. Taking to Instagram, the Railway Men actor said, ‘These days, I strongly feel that we’re ready to do anything for our feed, our page, our handle. It’s becoming harder to tell what’s real and what’s fake.’ Fans raised concerns after watching this video and even started looking at the social media accounts of Pratyush Dua, however, they couldn’t find him.  One Reddit user commented, ‘Tried searching but I couldn’t find anything, idk if I m typing the dude’s last …