Akshay Kumar Stumbles on Prithviraj Chauhan KBC Question!

Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar recently found himself in a rather awkward spot on the popular quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati 18. Despite having portrayed the formidable warrior king Prithviraj Chauhan in the 2022 biopic "Samrat Prithviraj," Kumar appeared stumped by a question related to the very historical figure he brought to the big screen.

Appearing alongside Saif Ali Khan to promote their upcoming film "Haiwaan," Akshay was presented with a 'Maha Sawaal' by host Amitabh Bachchan: "Which Indian ruler was victorious in the first Battle of Tarain?" This challenging segment doesn't offer options, requiring a direct answer for a lifeline, though an incorrect guess doesn't cost money. Both actors initially feigned ignorance, with Saif Ali Khan remarking, "I have never heard about the Battle of Tarain.

Have you?" Akshay Kumar, known for his witty humor, then chimed in, "I have heard of Train to Busan, not Battle of Tarain.

The lighthearted exchange momentarily defused the tension, but the irony wasn't lost on viewers, especially given Kumar's previous appeal for changes in history books to better educate students about kings like Prithviraj Chauhan. After a brief moment of contemplation, Saif Ali Khan offered,

I am telling you, (either) Prithviraj Chauhan or Chandragupta Maurya." Following this, Akshay cautiously suggested, "Let's try Prithviraj Chauhan," which, to their relief, turned out to be the correct answer.

The incident quickly became a talking point online, with netizens expressing their surprise and, in some cases, mild criticism. One Reddit user commented,

Kinda sad that we couldn't get an actor who was at least pretending to be passionate to play the role of such a historic figure.

The moment highlighted the gap between an actor's portrayal and their historical knowledge, sparking a debate on celebrity engagement with their roles' subject matter.

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