Veteran actor Mukesh Khanna has surged to the top of Google trends following the announcement of his iconic superhero role, Shaktimaan, making a comeback. Known for portraying the character in the late 1990s, Khanna shared his excitement about bringing the beloved figure back in a new form.
Within just 14 hours of the news breaking, the topic attracted over 20,000 searches, with interest in the keyword jumping by more than 1,000 percent. In an interview with ANI, Khanna discussed why Shaktimaan’s return is so meaningful, stating, “The journey I began in 1997, which continued until 2005, is far from over. Today’s generation is moving too quickly, and they need a reminder to slow down and reflect. Shaktimaan’s message is more relevant now than ever.”
Over the weekend, Khanna shared a teaser poster and video on social media to announce the revival of the show. The teaser features Shaktimaan soaring through the sky before landing at a school, where he performs a patriotic song and honors Indian freedom fighters like Bhagat Singh, Chandrashekhar Azad, and Subhash Chandra Bose.