Did you know Shaktimaan's alter ego, Gangadhar was inspired by American comedian Jerry Lewis? A look at rare pics from set

Mukesh Khanna, who essayed the character of Shaktimaan is a renowned actor. He became a household name through this Indian superhero character, who makes people believe that good triumphs over bad. Mukesh Khanna has shared some behind-the-scenes pictures from the set and anecdotes behind the pics as well. Let's take a look:

Did you know that Shaktimaan's alter ego Gangadhar was inspired by an American comedian, Jerry Lewis? In one of the earlier interviews, Khanna admitted that the idea of buck teeth was inspired by Jerry Lewis. (Photo: Instagram)

Mukesh Khanna shared this picture on his Instagram account and wrote about his character Gangadhar. "Old memory...Gangadhar/ MK with Director Jani and Geeta Vishwas watching a scene in monitor during the shooting of Shaktimaan (sic)," wrote the actor. (Photo: Instagram)

When the news about Shaktimaan's rerun was announced, Mukesh Khanna shared some behind the scenes from the show. He wrote that the viewers are already watching the show and now see some goofy pics from the set too. (Photo: Instagram)

Praveen Kumar, who played the role of Bhima in BR Chopra's Mahabharat paid a surprise visit to Mukesh Khanna on the set of Shaktimaan. (Photo: Instagram)

Mukesh Khanna introduced the negative characters of the show. He wrote: "Villains of Shaktimaan you have seen 1- Vilas Rao.. Corrupt Politicians 2- Kakodhar.. came alive after 500 years 3- Mayor J J with Kakodhar in him 4- Kapala.. Tantric with Mayaavi Shakti (sic)"

He shared some more pics of the villains of the show and wrote: "Kuch aur villains Shaktimaan ke 1- Electric Man..Man full of Electricity 2. Girgit.. Fifhts with his tongue 3- Johaharu.. From Jalkut Nagri under sea 4- Stone man created by Tantric Kapala (sic)"

Mukesh shared these pictures from the set where his fans would gathet to meet him, especially, children. (Photo: Instagram)

Mukesh Khanna shared this picture and wrote that the audience has seen all of this. This superhero character is very popular among children and Shaktimaan's outfits were a big hit too. (Photo: Instagram)

Mukesh Khanna dressed as Gangadhar and Shaktiman at the same time for the promo song of this Indian superhero show. (Photo: Instagram)