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Amitabh Bachchan reveals family link with Saif Ali Khan on Kaun Banega Crorepati
During a recent episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati, Amitabh Bachchan revealed that he and Saif Ali Khan are related through marriage, linking the Bachchan, Kapoor, and Nanda families. The lighthearted exchange, which included a witty reply from Saif, highlighted the connection between the two actors, who have also worked together in films like Eklavya and Aarakshan.
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Amitabh Bachchan revealed an unexpected family connection with Saif Ali Khan during the latest episode ofKaun Banega Crorepati, where Saif appeared alongside hisHaiwaan co-star Akshay Kumar. In a promo for the episode, Bachchan told Saif, “Many people don’t know that he is in our relation,” prompting a surprised Saif to ask, “Me?”
Bachchan then explained that the two actors are linked through marriage, not by blood. The connection runs through the Kapoor and Nanda families. Bachchan’s daughter Shweta is married to Nikhil Nanda, whose mother, Ritu Nanda, was the daughter of legendary actor-filmmaker Raj Kapoor. Raj Kapoor was also Kareena Kapoor’s grandfather, making Nikhil Nanda and Kareena cousins. Since Saif is married to Kareena, his relationship with the Bachchan family comes through marriage.
Quoting Bachchan: “Raj Kapoor’s daughter, Ritu’s son Nikhil is married to my daughter Shweta.”
The revelation took a humorous turn when Bachchan asked, “So now I want to know how should I address Kareena? Kareena will call me what?” Saif replied with his characteristic wit, “Thank god that’s not a question (on KBC screen),” which made both Bachchan and Akshay Kumar laugh.
Shweta Bachchan married Nikhil Nanda in 1997. The couple have two children, Navya Naveli Nanda and Agastya Nanda.
Beyond the family connection, Bachchan and Saif have shared screen space inEklavya: The Royal Guard (2007) andAarakshan (2011). Meanwhile, Saif and Akshay will next appear together in director Priyadarshan’s upcoming psychological thrillerHaiwaan (2026), which also stars Saiyami Kher, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Boman Irani, Sharib Hashmi, Jisshu Sengupta, and Rajpal Yadav. The film is set for a theatrical release on September 11, 2026.
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Framing: Emphasizes Amitabh Bachchan's revelation of his family connection to Saif Ali Khan, highlighted by Saif's witty KBC remark. — Lighthearted and celebratory
Facts Included:
Amitabh Bachchan stated, 'Many people don’t know this, but he is related to me' regarding Saif Ali Khan.
Amitabh Bachchan explained the relation: 'Raj Kapoor’s daughter Ritu Kapoor’s son, Nikhil Nanda, is married to my daughter, Shweta Bachchan.'
Saif Ali Khan is married to Kareena Kapoor, daughter of Raj Kapoor’s son Randhir Kapoor and Babita.
Kareena Kapoor and Nikhil Nanda are first cousins.
Saif Ali Khan replied, 'Thank god that’s not a question (on KBC screen),' which made Amitabh Bachchan and Akshay Kumar laugh.
Amitabh Bachchan and Kareena Kapoor worked together in Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001), Dev (2004), and Satyagraha (2013).
Amitabh Bachchan and Saif Ali Khan shared the screen in Aarakshan (2011) and Eklavya: The Royal Guard (2007).
Haiwaan is a remake of Priyadarshan’s 2016 Malayalam film Oppam.
Framing: The headline highlights the surprising family connection between Amitabh Bachchan and Saif Ali Khan, emphasizing Bachchan's explanation of the link.
Facts Included:
Amitabh Bachchan revealed a family connection with Saif Ali Khan during an episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati.
Saif appeared with Akshay Kumar on the show.
Saif responded with 'Me?' when told about the connection.
Bachchan explained they are linked through marriage via the Kapoor and Nanda families.
Bachchan said: 'Raj Kapoor’s daughter, Ritu’s son Nikhil is married to my daughter Shweta.'
Shweta Bachchan is married to Nikhil Nanda, son of Ritu Nanda, Raj Kapoor’s daughter.
Raj Kapoor is Kareena Kapoor’s grandfather, making Nikhil Nanda and Kareena Kapoor cousins.
Saif Ali Khan is married to Kareena Kapoor.
Bachchan asked how he should address Kareena.
Shweta Bachchan married Nikhil Nanda in 1997, with children Navya Naveli Nanda and Agastya Nanda.
Bachchan and Saif worked together in Eklavya: The Royal Guard (2007) and Aarakshan (2011).
Saif and Akshay will appear in Haiwaan (2026), directed by Priyadarshan, with a cast including Saiyami Kher, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Boman Irani, Sharib Hashmi, Jisshu Sengupta and Rajpal Yadav.
Haiwaan is set for theatrical release on September 11, 2026.
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