The debate about who will play Shaktimaan on the big screen continues to die. now, Lalit Parimoowho co-starred in the original TV series Mukesh Khannahe has offered his position, suggesting the discussion around it Ranveer SinghCasting may be deliberate noise rather than an actual conflict. Let’s learn exactly what it has to say.Lalit Parimoo questions whether ‘Shaktimaan’ controversy is manufacturedSpeaking to Siddharth Kannan, veteran actor Lalit Parimoo was asked about how Mukesh Khanna spent three hours trying to convince Ranveer Singh to accept his casting as Shaktimaan and he still refused. The actor replied, “I don’t want to say anything against Mukesh ji. It’s up to him what to do. Aaj ka zamana publicity ka zamana hai, aur log karte hain publicity gimmicks filmon ke liye; TV shows pe carte hain. Jaan booj ke news banane ke liye kuch karna padta hai. I think he’s playing along those lines.”He added that only time will reveal the truth behind the episode.Lalit Parimoo praises Ranveer Singh but has doubts about the filmLalit expressed his support for Ranveer Singh’s potential in the role, praising his recent performance in ‘Dhurandhar’ and saying the actor has what it takes. He said, “I don’t think the movie Shaktimaan will have the same magic as the TV show. There is so much material that has already gone into those 350 episodes. But we don’t know about the audience preference. If today’s generation watches a superhero movie, they expect only an international standard. Below that, they won’t like it. If we don’t get it technologically at a high level, it won’t have the same effect.”Mukesh Khanna in Ranveer SinghMukesh Khanna has been consistent against Ranveer playing the iconic superhero. In an interview with Bollywood Thikana, he said, “That poor guy (Ranveer Singh) sat in front of me for three hours. But it doesn’t reflect on his face, what he needs to play Shaktimaan. He looks shifty, like he wants to cheat someone. But he’s a terrific actor.”More information about the movie ‘Shaktimaan’In 2022, Sony Pictures announced ‘Shaktimaan’ as a trilogy, promising to revive the beloved desi superhero for a new generation. The announcement video read, “After the huge success of many of our superhero films in India and around the world, it’s time for our desi superhero!” The studio also confirmed a partnership with Brewing Thoughts Private Limited and Mukesh Khanna’s Bheeshm International. However, the team has not yet made an official casting call.
