Akshay Kumar stumped by Prithviraj Chauhan question on KBC 18 despite acting in biopic

Akshay Kumar faced a tricky moment during an episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 when he was stumped by a question about Prithviraj Chauhan. Despite his recent portrayal of the historic figure in the 2022 biopic Samrat Prithviraj, Akshay found himself unable to recall key details about the Battle of Tarain, one of Prithviraj's major victories.

The incident occurred when Akshay, along with fellow guest Saif Ali Khan, participated in the show's Maha Sawaal round where contestants faced a lifeline question without any provided options. Upon receiving the query about which Indian ruler won the first Battle of Tarain, Akshay and Saif initially expressed their lack of knowledge, with Saif suggesting either Prithviraj Chauhan or Chandragupta Maurya.

Ultimately, Akshay chose Prithviraj Chauhan, the correct answer. This incident drew criticism from netizens, who questioned Akshay's performance given his recent portrayal of the king in a film. Akshay had previously expressed his concerns about the limited focus on Indian kings in history textbooks, advocating for a more balanced representation in educational materials.