Mon Jan 13 07:46:03 UTC 2025: ## Shaktimaan Actor Mukesh Khanna Recounts Amitabh Bachchan’s Alleged Criticism
**Mumbai, India** – Veteran actor Mukesh Khanna, best known for his iconic roles as Bhishma Pitamah in “Mahabharat” and Shaktimaan, recently revealed an alleged comment made by Amitabh Bachchan about his acting style. In a YouTube interview on Hindi Rush, Khanna recounted a story told to him by a mutual friend. The friend claimed to have overheard Bachchan criticizing Khanna for imitating his style in a perfume advertisement. Bachchan allegedly remarked, “Saala copy karta hai” (He’s copying me).
Khanna stated that while he initially dismissed the anecdote, the alleged comment remained in his mind. He vehemently denied speculation that this incident negatively impacted his career, asserting that Bachchan had no role in his career choices and that their paths rarely crossed professionally. Despite several encounters over the years, the alleged remark was never directly addressed between the two actors. Khanna emphasized that he holds no ill will towards Bachchan.
Khanna’s career spans both television and film, with his roles in “Mahabharat” and “Shaktimaan” cementing his place in Indian television history. He also appeared in several Bollywood films. He clarified that his limited film work was a matter of personal choice, not a consequence of any conflict with Bachchan.
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