The latest episode of Sony Entertainment Television’s Kaun Banega Crorepati brought together Bollywood stars Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan and filmmaker Priyadarshan. Hosted by Amitabh Bachchan, the special episode also marked the reunion of Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan on screen after 18 long years.
During the conversation, Amitabh Bachchan brought up Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan’s early love story. He asked Saif about the beginning of their relationship and connected it to their 2008 film Tashan. Mr. Bachchan said, “Aapki aur aapki jo abhi patni hain Kareena ji, unki jo prem kahani hai bhai sahab, woh shuru hui thi Tashan movie mein. Kya yeh sahi hai?” Saif confirmed the story, responding, “Yes, sir. Sahi hai, sir.”
Amitabh then pointed out that Akshay Kumar was present during the shooting of Tashan and had witnessed the early days of their romance. He asked Akshay to share what he had seen on the sets. Mr. Bachchan said, “Aur Akshay ji jo the, yeh witness the us romance ke. Bhaisab, aap bata sakte hain hamaari janta ko ki aapne kya dekha? Ya woh bataiye jo aap nahi dekh sake?”
Akshay responded with a funny memory from the shoot. He recalled waking up at 4:30 AM and staying in a room next to Kareena’s. He said, “Toh sir, main subah 4:30 baje uthta tha. Kareena ka room baaju mein tha. Ek din, suddenly yeh darwaza khula, toh yeh sahab nikle. And sir aaye… ‘Kya kar rahe ho?’… ‘Nahi, kuch nahi, we are both going for a jog.”
Saif immediately joined in and repeated, “Yes! Early morning jog.” Akshay then added, “So he had come to wake her up to go for a jog.”
The story left the studio audience laughing, while Saif playfully thanked Akshay for helping him with the explanation on national television.
Kaun Banega Crorepati airs Monday to Friday at 9:00 PM on Sony Entertainment Television.
