Is Akshay Kumar Set to Host Season 2 of ‘Wheel Of Fortune India’?
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Mumbai, April 18 (NationPress) Actor Akshay Kumar has made an exciting return to television as the host of the gaming reality show "Wheel Of Fortune", and the audience appears to be thoroughly enjoying his new role.
As per industry insiders, the show is gearing up for a second season, with Akshay likely to reprise his hosting duties.
This Indian adaptation mirrors the renowned American game show "Wheel of Fortune", which debuted in 1975 and has established itself as one of the longest-running television formats globally, spanning 43 seasons and achieving worldwide acclaim.
The Indian rendition of "Wheel Of Fortune" first aired on January 27, 2026, and quickly won over viewers.
Akshay's hosting style—casual, laid-back, and spontaneous—has resonated well with family audiences. Reports suggest that the consistent TRPs throughout the season have prompted the channel to greenlight another season.
Recently, during an episode of "Wheel of Fortune", the cast from "Bhooth Bangla", including Ektaa Kapoor, Wamiqa Gabbi, and Rajpal Yadav, made an appearance.
In a touching gesture, Ektaa chose to donate the winning amount from the show to Rajpal Yadav. Although the specific amount was not revealed, this act of kindness was widely appreciated.
For context, Rajpal was recently granted bail from Tihar Jail related to a protracted loan repayment and cheque bounce case.
Turning to "Bhooth Bangla", this horror-comedy marks the long-awaited reunion of director Priyadarshan and Akshay after a hiatus of 14 years. The film, produced by Balaji Motion Pictures and Cape of Good Films, hit theaters on April 17 this year.
Looking ahead, Akshay is set to appear in several upcoming films, including "Welcome to the Jungle", "Haiwaan", "Hera Pheri 3", and "Golmaal 5".