Mukesh Khanna criticizes Ekta Kapoor’s adaptation of ‘Mahabharat’: ‘She gave Draupadi a tattoo and portrayed the pandavas as models’

Actor Mukesh Khanna, known for his roles in ‘Mahabharat’ and ‘Shaktimaan’, critiqued modern adaptations of ‘Mahabharata’, especially the 2008 series produced by Ekta Kapoor. He pointed out the lack of dedication and traditional elements, highlighting issues like inappropriate character portrayals and commercialization that fail to match the original series’ depth and storytelling.