Akshay
Kumar hosted the Wheel of Fortune India is the Indian adaptation of the popular American game show, Wheel of Fortune India, which streams on Sony Entertainment Television and SonyLIV from Monday to Friday at 9 PM. The Indian version premiered on January 27, 2026, and since then, the TRPs have been quite impressive. The inclusion of celebrities in the game show brought more fame. Now, Variety India reported that there will be a second season and that Akshay Kumar will be back as the host. Known for its mix of luck, strategy, and word puzzles, the show is designed to be a family-friendly and lively event.
Wheel of Fortune India Season 2 on the cards?
Yes, Variety India reported that
Wheel of Fortune India will be renewed for a Season 2. According to reports, the show's TRPs were stable from start to finish and it has also built a loyal audience who enjoy its games and elements of Indian culture combined with action.
More about Wheel of Fortune India
With the hosting duty for the
Wheel of Fortune India, Akshay Kumar proved that he is one of a kind. He has also hosted
The Great Indian Laughter Challenge in 2017,
Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi and
MasterChef India Season 1. Akshay brings a fresh, vibrant charm and easy-going personality to the show, making it fun and engaging. Akshay earlier said that he chose the show because it highlights family bonds and 'communal philosophy', which he believes brings people together.
Wheel of Fortune episodes hosted celebrity guests like Riteish Deshmukh, Genelia D'Souza, Chunky Pandey, Gulshan Grover, Shakti Kapoor, Bollywood wives, and others. Speaking about the rule of the game, contestants spin a large, fair-style wheel and attempt to solve word puzzles to determine the amount of cash prize (ranging from Rs. 1 to Rs. 1 crore).
Akshay Kumar's work front
Speaking about his professional front, Akshay Kumar was recently seen in
Bhooth Bangla. Priyadarshan-directed horror comedy film was released in cinemas on April 17 and has been receiving mixed responses from critics and fans. The film also marks the reunion of director Priyadarshan and actor Akshay Kumar after 14 years. Produced by Balaji Motion Pictures and Cape of Good Films, the film focuses on high-energy comedy blended with supernatural mysteries.
The plot follows Arjun Acharya (Akshay Kumar), who returns from London to his ancestral home in Mangalpur, a small town in North India, as he learns that he and his sister, Meera (Mithila Palkar), have inherited a vast fortune and a haunted mansion. Despite warnings from the locals and the caretaker Shantaram (Asrani) about a demon named Vadhusur who kills brides on their wedding day, Arjun decides to host his sister's wedding in the same building, leading to a series of spooky and humorous incidents.
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