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Mukesh Khanna Claps Back at Trolls Over Samay Raina Ad

The Shaktimaan legend hits back at critics claiming he's compromised for a product endorsement.

Mukesh Khanna at a media event
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Mukesh Khanna just gave the ultimate mic-drop moment to everyone questioning his character. The legendary actor faced a wave of backlash after stepping into a mobile ad alongside content creator Samay Raina, with trolls quick to assume the star had compromised his principles for a quick paycheck. But Khanna wasn’t having any of it.

According to reports making the rounds in the Indian media, Khanna clarified that his appearance in the advertisement had absolutely nothing to do with Raina’s controversial show. The actor, who became an iconic household name through his role as the crime-fighting superhero, is standing firm on his stance: sometimes it’s just an ad, not a philosophical shift.

The timing of this whole thing is peak internet drama. Fans have been protective of Khanna’s legacy for decades, so when he shows up in any project alongside someone polarizing, the conspiracy theories fly faster than his superhero suit. Khanna’s response sets the record straight. Appearing in an ad doesn’t mean you’re endorsing someone’s entire body of work or abandoning everything you’ve stood for.

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