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India.com
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Mukesh Khanna's iconic Shaktimaan costume ‘copied' from THIS WWE wrestler? Shocking truth you need to know
Mukesh Khanna's iconic Shaktimaan costume 'copied' from THIS WWE wrestler? Shocking truth you need to know Shaktimaan remains one of the most popular TV shows till date. With actor Mukesh Khanna in and as Shaktimaan, the TV show first aired in the 90s. It captivated generations, and even topped TRP charts and made Khanna a household name. Moreover, the iconic red and gold superhero suit instantly became popular and recognisable across the country. But, recently, Internet has called out that the costume wasn't original and actually copied from a WWE wrestler. A X (formerly known as Twitter) user recently shared a rare picture from a 19995 WWE wrestling match where the wrestler can be seen wearing exact Mukesh Khanna's Shaktimaan costume. In the match, Japanese wrestler Chaparita Asari's red outfit features gold armbands, shoulder pads, along with a gold emblem that closely resembles Shaktimaan's signature sunburst design. The highlight from the WWE Monday night became Asari's outifit that seems quite similar to Mukesh Khanna's superhero suit. Mukesh Khanna's iconic Shaktimaan outfit copied from a wrestler? The user – @thecaoticdjay – shared a screen grab of Asari alongside Mukesh Khanna in costume and wrote, 'Lesser known fact: Mukesh Khanna ne #Shaktimaan ka costume 1995 WWF women's wrestler Chaparita Asari se churaya tha (Mukesh Khanna stole the Shaktimaan costume from 1995 WWF women's wrestler Chaparita Asari).' Lesser known fact: Mukesh Khanna ne #Shaktimaan ka costume 1995 WWF women's wrestler Chaparita Asari se churaya tha. — Caotic Djay (@thecaoticdjay) April 24, 2025 As soon as the picture went viral on other social media platforms too, a lot of users started drawing similarities between how the two costumes looked. One wrote, 'This is 100% stolen', another wrote, 'Nakli hai yeh superhero costume', one wrote, 'the show has no originality, disappointed!' Shaktimaan was directed by Diner Jani, and created by Mukesh Khanna. Starring Khanna in the lead role, alongside Vaishnavi Mahant, Kitu Gidwani, Surendra Pal, Lalit Parimoo, and Tom Alter. Aired on Doordarshan from November 1997 to March 2005, the show even inspired an animated adaptation, a comic book series and merchandise.
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mukesh Khanna's Shaktimaan costume sparks debate as netizens claim 90s WWE wrestler wore it first
Shaktimaan continues to be one of the most iconic shows in Indian television history. The 90s superhero series captivated generations, topped TRP charts for years, and made a household name. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now His red and gold superhero suit became instantly recognizable, even becoming a popular sight at Comic Cons and local fairs. But now, the internet is raising eyebrows over whether the iconic costume was actually an original design. A recent viral post by Twitter user @thecaoticdjay has sparked a debate. The user shared an image comparing Khanna's Shaktimaan costume to that of Japanese wrestler Chaparita Asari from a 1995 episode of WWF Monday Night Raw . In the match, which aired in December 1995 and saw Aja Kong defeat Asari, the latter debuted a red outfit with golden armbands, shoulder pads, and a gold emblem on the chest that closely resembles Shaktimaan's signature sunburst design. 'Lesser known fact: Mukesh Khanna ne #Shaktimaan ka costume 1995 WWF women's wrestler Chaparita Asari se churaya tha,' the user wrote, suggesting that the Indian superhero costume may have been inspired—or copied—from the wrestler's gear. The post quickly spread across social media platforms, with users sharing side-by-side comparisons and expressing shock at the similarity. Comments flooded in on Instagram as well. One user wrote, 'So much for originality,' while another claimed, 'This is 100% copied.' Adding humor to the situation, one fan joked, 'Ab khud ko sorry Shaktimaan bolna padega,' referencing the viral meme associated with the show. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Mukesh Khanna Criticizes Kapil Sharma Shaktimaan was created by and starred Mukesh Khanna in the titular role, alongside a supporting cast that included Vaishnavi Mahant, Surendra Pal, Kitu Gidwani, Lalit Parimoo, and Tom Alter. Directed by Dinker Jani, the show ran on Doordarshan from 1997 to 2005 and even inspired a comic book series, an animated adaptation, and merchandise. In 2022, Sony announced a live-action reboot of the franchise with a trilogy of films. was reportedly in talks to play the lead role, but according to recent reports, the project has hit a roadblock and is currently stalled.
Hindustan Times
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Internet is convinced Mukesh Khanna 'stole' Shaktimaan costume from WWE wrestler: 'Khud ko sorry bolna padega'
Shaktimaan remains one of the most iconic shows in Indian television history. The superhero show from the 90s captivated audiences like nothing before and even topped the TRPs for years. The character became an icon, and even his suit, became a staple of fairs and Comic Cons around the country. But that iconic suit may have been a rip-off, or at least that is what the internet says. A Twitter user recently uncovered footage of an old wrestling match from 1995 with one wrestler wearing a costume similar to the one Shaktimaan would wear two years later. The match - part of WWF's (now WWE) Monday Night Raw - was telecast in December 1995 and saw Aja Kong defeat Chaparita Asari. Asari debuted a new costume in the match, which was a red overall suit with golden armbands and shoulder pads, along with a gold emblem in the middle. The emblem resembled a flower with several leaves or a sun and its rays. The costume looks remarkably similar to the one worn by Mukesh Khanna as Shaktimaan two years later. The user - @thecaoticdjay - shared a still of Asari alongside Mukesh Khanna in costume and wrote, 'Lesser known fact: Mukesh Khanna ne #Shaktimaan ka costume 1995 WWF women's wrestler Chaparita Asari se churaya tha (Mukesh Khanna stole the Shaktimaan costume from 1995 WWF women's wrestler Chaparita Asari).' The tweet was shared on Instagram too, where a lot of users remarked how similar the two costumes looked. "So much for originality," wrote one. Another commented, "This is 100% copied". Poking fun at the viral 'sorry Shaktimaan' meme associated with the show, one Instagram user commented, "Ab khud ko sorry Shaktimaan bolna padega (Now he'll have to apologise to himself)." Created by Mukesh Khanna and directed by Dinker Jani, Shaktimaan starred Khanna in the titular role, alongside Vaishnavi Mahant, Kitu Gidwani, Surendra Pal, Lalit Parimoo, and Tom Alter. The show aired on Doordarshan from November 1997 to March 2005. It spawned merchandise as well as a spinoff comic book series. An animated series aired on Sonic from 2011-12, while an animated film was released in 2013. In 2022, a live-action reboot of the franchise was announced with a trilogy of films that was to be produced by Sony. Ranveer Singh was reported to be cast as Shaktimaan. However, as per reports, the film is stalled now.
