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Akshay Kumar's KBC Blunder on Prithviraj Chauhan
5 Sep
Summary
- Akshay Kumar hesitated answering a question about Prithviraj Chauhan on KBC 18.
- The question was about the ruler's victory in the first Battle of Tarain.
- Kumar had portrayed Chauhan in a 2022 film and advocated for teaching his history.
During a recent episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 18, actor Akshay Kumar found himself in an uncomfortable situation. Appearing alongside Saif Ali Khan to promote their film Haiwaan, Kumar was presented with a challenging "Maha Sawaal".
The question posed by host Amitabh Bachchan asked which Indian ruler was victorious in the first Battle of Tarain. Both actors admitted unfamiliarity with the battle, with Khan initially suggesting either Prithviraj Chauhan or Chandragupta Maurya. Kumar, after a moment of levity, recalled Chauhan as the potential answer.
The moment gained attention online because Kumar had recently portrayed Prithviraj Chauhan in the 2022 film Samrat Prithviraj. He had previously emphasized the importance of teaching the 12th-century ruler's history in schools.
His uncertainty on the show has sparked a debate on social media, contrasting with his earlier statements on historical education. The correct answer, Prithviraj Chauhan, was eventually locked in by the actors.
