Shaktiman Mukesh Khanna Slams Saif's Look In Adipurush

Prabhas and Saif Ali Khan's Adipurush, directed by Om Raut, is one of the most anticipated films of 2023. On October 2, the makers unveiled the film's teaser in 2D. Unfortunately, fans and celebrities took to social media to slam the makers for the poor VFX and animation. Some even went to the extent of calling it a misrepresentation of Indian culture. Mukesh Khanna, who played the role of Shaktiman and Mahabharata's Bhishma Pitamaha has bashed Saif Ali Khan's look in Adipurush. For the uninitiated, Saif Ali Khan will be seen as Lord Ravana in the 3D mythological film.

Mukesh Khanna, on his YouTube channel, said, "Saif Ali Khan had proudly shared that 'I'm doing Raavan's role and I'm going to make this character humorous.' It is ok, an actor can play any role and give it his own shade it is the right of every actor and it is his space. But, if you say that you are making Ramayan then it is clear that you are taking advantage of Ramayan and also the belief people have towards Ramayan. If you say that you want to change Raavan's character so a real Hindu will definitely be surprised to know this. Just like me. Who are you to change the characterization of our characters?"

He also added, "Are you making fun? Pardon me for saying it straight, but the film will not work, there will be reactions. With VFX or by spending Rs 100 - Rs 1000 crore you cannot make Ramayan. It is based on values, characterizations, performances, dialogues, and looks. But if you want to make it like Avatar, then don't claim that you are making Ramayan. Stop saying that this is Ramayan." He also said that people will definitely react to this and the result will not be good. "I want to warn the intellectual and rich people 'do not use your money to change our rituals, religion or epics,"