Shaktimaan was the only superhero for 90s kid. Shaktiman is like any other human being, but he has achieved superhuman strength after a lot of deep meditation and attaining control over the five elements of life.
The role was played by veteran actor Mukesh Khanna and he is still known for the teachings he would impart to the children at the end of each episode.
As known Pandit Gangadhar Vidyadhar Mayadhar Omkarnath Shastri, a mere photojournalist for a newspaper, has an alter ego, Shaktimaan.