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He gave a detailed reason behind his refusal to join the cast and also wrote- "The reason is that even though the Kapil Show is popular all over the country, I do not think there is a worse show than this. This show is full of slapstick, full of double meaning words, taking a turn towards vulgarity with every moment. In which the men wear women's clothes, do cheap things and people laugh, holding their stomachs." (sic)
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The actor is also known for another iconic character called Shaktimaan, and it's all set to turn into a movie franchise. And talking about it, Khanna said, "Kids across the country write to me, requesting that I create a new season of the series. I know the excitement around the subject hasn't dwindled. Shaktimaan is the first Indian superhero, after all. The makers of Krrish had Rs 150 crore [to make the film] and I didn't, which is why it took so long to develop the plan. Now, everything is slowly falling in place."
He added, "I can't reveal who we are considering to play the new Shaktimaan. The final announcement will happen when the deal is sealed. Shaktimaan has to be bigger than Krrish and Ra.One [2011]. It has to be an Indian franchise with international standards."
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