'Shaktimaan' returns as audio series: What to know
Shaktimaan, India's classic superhero, is back—this time as a 40-episode audio series called "Shaktimaan Returns," streaming free on Pocket FM.
Mukesh Khanna, the original Shaktimaan from TV days, not only voices the hero but also created this new version.
How does the audio series differ from original show?
The story follows Gangadhar Shastri, a journalist who transforms into Shaktimaan to face an ancient protector turned antagonist.
Split into three parts—The Awakening, The Quest, and The Reckoning—the episodes blend storytelling with music and sound effects for a lively audio experience.
Khanna shared that Pocket FM has kept Shaktimaan's core spirit alive while making it relatable for today's generation, summarizing his sentiments about the adaptation.
How to listen to 'Shaktimaan Returns'
By streaming free on Pocket FM, "Shaktimaan Returns" is easy to access for everyone—old fans can dive back in, while new listeners get to meet the hero for the first time.