Return of Shaktimaan: This time its "nostalgia misfired"

Once upon a time, in the late 90s to be exact, there existed a superhero who could stop the forces of evil... with a song and by twirling in a maroon outfit

Mukesh Khanna, the man who once embodied the might of Shaktimaan, is back. The actor took to Instagram to announce the return of his iconic superhero character

“It's Time For HIM to RETURN. Our First Indian SUPER TEACHER- SUPER HERO. YES! As Darkness And Evil prevails over Children of Today... It's time for him to return. He returns with a Message. He returns with a Teaching. For today's generation. Welcome Him. With both hands,” Khanna wrote. | iammukeshkhanna|Instagram

In the teaser, we see Shaktimaan flying into a school (because why not?) and naturally, he bursts into a song about freedom. Nothing says "saving the world" like a musical number on Bhagat Singh. | (Bheeshm International|Youtube)

And just like that, Shaktimaan’s back, with a message! A lesson for today’s kids! Good thing Shaktimaan is here to teach young ones the ways of freedom and patriotism (with some sad special effects that kids may not even appreciate) | (Bheeshm International|Youtube)

Netizens have not spared him, attacking Mukesh Khanna for his redundant views.

While others are calling him out for ruining their childhood memories. RIP Shaktimaan.