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Pocket FM brings back Shaktimaan in an exclusive 40-episode audio series with Mukesh Khanna, now streaming free for all users, and Bollywood\u2019s baddies from the 90s are already trembling in the new ad-film<\/p>\n*Shaktimaan Returns: India\u2019s Original Superhero is Finally Back \u2013 on Pocket FM!*<\/p>\n
Pocket FM brings back Shaktimaan in an exclusive 40-episode audio series with Mukesh Khanna, now streaming free for all users, and Bollywood\u2019s baddies from the 90s are already trembling in the new ad-film<\/p>\n
*India, 10th November 2025*: Audio Series platform Pocket FM, has brought the country\u2019s most beloved superhero roaring back to life. Reviving the legend with an all-new 40-episode audio series, Shaktimaan Returns is a nostalgic yet contemporary environmental thriller, backed by none other than the original creator and face of Shaktimaan, Mukesh Khanna. The series, now streaming exclusively and free for all users on Pocket FM, redefines India\u2019s most loved superhero for a new generation, blending nostalgia, purpose, and cinematic sound design to create an immersive storytelling experience unlike anything before.<\/p>\n
*A New Era. A New Battle. A New Storyline.*<\/p>\n
This time, Shaktimaan\u2019s mission goes beyond battling evil. In *Shaktimaan Returns* – https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/in\/app\/pocket-fm-audio-series\/id1538433480, he faces an enemy unlike any before, humanity\u2019s own greed and its reckless exploitation of nature. His nemesis, Mahatatva, once a guardian of balance, has turned into a corrupted force determined to restore Earth\u2019s harmony by any means necessary. To save the world, Shaktimaan must embark on a quest to collect five mystical jewels, the Manis of Elements, and discover that true power lies in compassion, and not destruction.<\/p>\n
Packed with cinematic soundscapes, the series runs nearly 10 hours of adrenaline, emotions, and moral awakening, proving that the power of light still shines bright in today\u2019s chaotic world. With a cast of beloved characters – Gangadhar Shastri, Gita Vishwas, Mahatma, and TRP Baba, it\u2019s one of the largest superhero productions in India\u2019s audio entertainment space to date.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor many of us, Shaktimaan was the first hero we truly believed in. Bringing him back wasn\u2019t about rebooting the 90s; it was about showing how timeless Indian heroes can be when told through a modern style of storytelling and with a new storyline,\u201d said Rohan Nayak, CEO and Co-founder of Pocket FM. \u201cFor decades, the world has looked to the U.S for its superheroes, from caped crusaders to cinematic universes. But India has its own legends, its own heroes shaped by our values and imagination. Shaktimaan brings a refreshing shift with an Indian superhero who stands for purpose, balance, and moral strength. We\u2019re thrilled to bring him to Pocket FM, and this is just the beginning as we continue to create and reimagine more superheroes for our audiences. Audio is one of the most powerful storytelling mediums, and this project demonstrates how classic Indian IPs can evolve with technology and reach new audiences globally.\u201d<\/p>\n
For the man who first gave India its superhero, this revival is deeply emotional. Mukesh Khanna, the original Shaktimaan, said, \u201cShaktimaan was created to inspire truth, selflessness, and courage in young minds. These values are timeless. When Pocket FM approached me, I was curious to see how those ideals would come alive through audio. But the way they\u2019ve reimagined it, with a fresh storyline while preserving the soul of Shaktimaan, truly moved me. I doubt if any other production house could have done such justice to the character. I\u2019m glad to see that the essence of Shaktimaan is alive and speaking to a new generation in a new voice.\u201d<\/p>\n
*Bollywood\u2019s Baddies React \u2014 Villains in Panic Mode!*<\/p>\n
To celebrate the launch, Pocket FM dropped a hilarious brand film featuring Bollywood\u2019s most notorious 90s villains Gulshan Grover, Ranjeet, Shehzad Khan, Shahbaz Khan, and the original Shaktimaan villain Surendra Pal in full panic mode after discovering Shaktimaan is back!<\/p>\n
From \u201cAndheraa\u2026\u201d to \u201cBy God\u201d to \u201cBad Man\u201d, the villains deliver a nostalgia-packed performance as they scramble to deal with their old foe\u2019s return. The film, aptly titled \u201cDistressed Villains\u201d, captures the 90s chaos and humour fans loved, ending with a cheeky salute to the man who made them all go \u201cSorry Shaktimaan!\u201d once again.
\nThe film was conceptualized and executed by Pocket FM\u2019s in-house creative team. Watch it here: https:\/\/youtu.be\/ybR2AZ94gCc?si=xFEgJdWMkzbB5XI6<\/p>\n
Speaking about the film, Vineet Singh, SVP and Head – Brand Marketing, Pocket FM, said, \u201cWe wanted to celebrate Shaktimaan\u2019s return in a way that felt fun, familiar, and full of nostalgia. Who better to react than the very villains who made our childhoods so entertaining? Bringing them together in one frame was pure joy \u2014 a reunion of Indian pop culture itself. The idea was to create a moment that makes people smile, reminisce, and realize how deeply Shaktimaan lives in our collective memory.\u201d<\/p>\n
With Shaktimaan Returns, Pocket FM honors the nostalgia attached to Shaktimaan while reimagining the future of storytelling through the power of audio series. It stands as a cultural milestone, reviving a legend who continues to inspire generations and reaffirming that the spirit of Indian heroes is alive, evolving, and ready to shine in new forms.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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