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Akshay Kumar returns to TV to host Wheel of Fortune, combines high-stakes gameplay with entertainment

Updated on: 30 January,2026 06:22 PM IST  |  Mumbai
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Bringing spontaneous humour and boundless entertainment to the screen, Akshay Kumar's candid reactions and playful banter as the host elevate every episode

Akshay Kumar returns to TV to host Wheel of Fortune, combines high-stakes gameplay with entertainment

Akshay Kumar adds classic twist to Wheel of Fortune

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Wheel of Fortune, hosted by Akshay Kumar, brings together quick thinking, banter, high-stakes gameplay, and non-stop entertainment.

The format holds the Guinness World Records title as the World’s Most Popular TV Game Show, has won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show, and has been recognised by Variety Magazine as the Most-Watched Entertainment Show on American Television.


With Akshay Kumar stepping in as the host, the game show arrives in India in a high-energy avatar, packed with playful banter, smart word puzzles and exciting prizes. Bringing spontaneous humour and boundless entertainment to the screen, Akshay Kumar's candid reactions and playful banter elevate every episode.



Celebrity appearances on Wheel of Fortune

Wheel of Fortune India features an exciting mix of celebrities and everyday contestants. Bringing both star-power and real-life stories from the contestants, the show becomes doubly exciting, as everyone aims to spin the wheel to win big money. 

The opening episode marked the reunion of the Housefull 2 boys as Riteish Deshmukh and Shreyas Talpade, graced the show, facing the camera again once again with fellow Housefull 2 co-star Akshay Kumar. Genelia D'Souza also accompanied Riteish, and set the tone for an entertaining run.

The coming episodes will see stars like Gulshan Grover, Shakti Kapoor, and Chunky Panday. Other celebrity participants include Karisma Kapoor, Anu Malik, Mouni Roy, Sajid Khan, Tusshar Kapoor, and more. This unique mix adds energy, unpredictability and laughter, making the episode full of surprises and intrigue.  

Make-or-break moment 

The game offers contestants the opportunity to win big prizes and cash including car, electric-scooter, and more. The show features four exciting rounds, with each round bringing new challenges and opportunities to win.

Contestants spin wedges ranging from Rs 1 to Rs 1 crore, with twists like Lose a Turn and the Nagji adding surprise elements that can change the game in seconds.

Adding a thrilling twist to the format is Nagji, the most unpredictable wedge on the wheel. Landing on Nagji can wipe out a contestant’s entire earnings, instantly turning the game into a make-or-break moment. This nail-biting element keeps both contestants and viewers on the edge of their seats.

Ultimately, the show is a complete family entertainer as the puzzles bring everyone together. From the contestants to the audience in the studio join in for the fun, while the viewers at home also get involved by solving puzzles. 

Where every spin brings new surprise with Akshay Kumar on Wheel of Fortune at 9 PM, exclusively on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV.

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