Mukesh Khanna, Samay Raina Team Up for Ad After Public Feud

Shaktimaan actor Mukesh Khanna has drawn significant backlash on social media after unexpectedly sharing screen space with comedian Samay Raina in a mobile phone advertisement, just months after publicly criticizing the content creator for using explicit language on his YouTube show India’s Got Latent and mocking the iconic character he portrayed.

The Unexpected Collaboration Raises Questions

The advertisement, released following the launch of India’s Got Latent’s second season, cleverly plays on their previous conflict. The spot opens with Samay on a phone call discussing the show’s return, surprised to find Mukesh standing on his roof. Mukesh then delivers a callback line to his earlier criticism, saying “Teri tedhi dumm seedhi karne ayaa hu, Samay Raina” (I am here to put you in line), before promoting the product. The ad concludes with Samay humorously apologizing, saying “Sorry, Shaktimaan.”

Social Media Reacts with Skepticism

Internet users have questioned Mukesh’s sudden change in stance, with many calling him “shameless” for the collaboration. Critics have speculated whether the partnership was driven by respect or financial incentives, questioning the authenticity of his previous public stance against Samay’s content. The backlash highlights the contradiction between Khanna’s earlier complaints about explicit comedy content and his current willingness to work with the comedian.

Despite the controversy, the advertisement has successfully garnered significant attention online, becoming a talking point across social media platforms. The campaign demonstrates how public feuds in entertainment can be converted into marketing opportunities, though at the cost of credibility for those involved.