After making a big bang in the 90s, ‘Shaktimaan’ became everyone’s superhero from a super teacher. From children to adults, everyone likes Mukesh Khanna’s character so much that even today people keep talking about his serial. This great show, which ruled TV from 1997 to 2005, used to be telecast on Sundays at noon. This is why it is considered to be Doordarshan’s most cult show. Now once again ‘Shaktimaan’ has become the talk of the town. With this famous show, the country’s favourite superhero Mukesh Khanna is ready to make a comeback.
Shaktimaan is back with a bang.
Mukesh Khanna has given the good news to fans on his social media and also shared a teaser on his official YouTube channel Bheeshm International. Along with the teaser, he wrote, ‘The time has come for him to return. Our first Indian Super Teacher – Super Hero. Yes! As darkness and evil are taking over the children of today… the time has come for him to return. He has returned with a message. He has returned with a lesson. For today’s generation. Welcome him. With both hands !!!! Watch the teaser now.’
Shaktimaan will tell the heroic story of the country.
Before superheroes like Iron Man, Spider-Man, and Batman ruled India, there was one superhero whom no one can ever forget and his name was Shaktimaan. This hero is all set to make an exciting comeback on screen once again. The clip shows Mukesh as Shaktimaan. He is seen landing in a school campus where he starts singing, ‘Azadi ke diwanon ne jung ladi phir jaane di, ang ang kat gaye magar anch watan par na aane di…’ He sings this song while looking at the pictures of heroes like Chandrashekhar Azad, Bhagat Singh, and Subhash Chandra Bose.
About the show
Shaktimaan was a TV series that aired on Doordarshan in 1997. Helmed by Mukesh Khanna, the show featured Kitu Gidwani, Vaishnavi, Surendra Pal, and Tom Alter. It was one of the most popular shows of the 90s and aired 450 episodes over a span of almost eight years. Shaktimaan is a superhuman with mystical and supernatural powers who is tasked by a mysterious sect of saints to fight evil in the world.