Saif Ali Khan has once again won the internet with his candid sense of humour. The actor recently appeared on Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 with Akshay Kumar to promote their film Haiwaan, and his reaction to an unusual prize announcement by host Amitabh Bachchan quickly became a viral moment.
During the episode, Bachchan revealed that answering the 10th question correctly would earn the celebrity guests a two-year supply of ghee. Saif’s instant excitement left Akshay and the audience in splits.
Saif Ali Khan’s Reaction to the Ghee Prize
As Amitabh Bachchan announced, “If you are able to answer the 10th question as well, then you will win a two-year supply of ghee,” Saif immediately reacted with a surprised, “Woww, Whatt!!”
The actor then added, “This is it, this is why I came,” expressing his enthusiasm in his trademark candid manner. Akshay Kumar, who was seated alongside him, burst out laughing at Saif’s reaction.
The prize was part of KBC’s ‘Saal Bhar Bhandar’ initiative. Under the initiative, contestants who cross the Rs 3.2 lakh milestone are generally given a 5-litre pack of ghee. For the celebrity episode, however, the prize was presented as a two-year supply.
Saif and Akshay Appear on KBC 18
Saif Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar appeared as celebrity guests on KBC 18 while promoting Haiwaan. The episode, which aired around September 25, 2026, featured the actors engaging in light-hearted conversations and sharing anecdotes with Amitabh Bachchan.
Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 18 premiered on August 10, 2026. The show airs Monday to Friday at 9 PM on Sony Entertainment Television and is also available to stream on SonyLIV.
Their appearance on the quiz show also came ahead of the theatrical release of Haiwaan, a crime thriller directed by Priyadarshan.
All About Saif Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar’s Haiwaan
Haiwaan marks the return of Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan on screen together after nearly two decades. Their previous collaboration was Tashan, released in 2008.
In Haiwaan, Akshay plays a killer, while Saif portrays a visually impaired man who becomes caught in a dangerous cat-and-mouse game. The film also stars Boman Irani, Saiyami Kher, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Rajpal Yadav and Sharib Hashmi.
The movie was released in theatres on September 11, 2026.
Saif’s ‘WOW’ Moment Gets Social Media Talking
Saif’s enthusiastic response to the ghee prize soon spread across social media, with users turning the moment into memes and sharing their reactions.
Several viewers praised the actor’s natural comic timing and relatable response. Comments included, “Saif is definitely the funniest in Bollywood,” “Saif with usual unsafe behaviour,” and “Ghee refill hone ki khushi.”
Another user wrote, “All of his reactions are hilarious. He is just mocking at this point, hahahah.”
The simple exchange between Saif and Amitabh Bachchan quickly became one of the memorable moments from the episode, with viewers enjoying the actor’s unfiltered reaction to the unusual prize.