Akshay Kumar Stands Up for North-East Indians on TV

On 'Wheel Of Fortune', Akshay Kumar took a stand for North-East Indians facing racism. He invited his makeup artist Kim from Manipur to share his experiences after a contestant talked about being insulted. Akshay passionately said, 'They are Indians!' and reminded everyone of the amazing contributions from North-East Indians, proving they are just as Indian as anyone else.

01:20 pm on Thursday, 19 February, 2026 | The Free Press Journal

Quick rundown

1.Akshay turns prime-time TV into a bold stand against racism, declaring 'They are Indians'.

2.A contestant from Mumbai shares slurs, and Akshay brings Kim from Manipur to amplify her voice.

3.Wheel of Fortune India doubles as a civics classroom, turning fame into anti-discrimination action.

4.Fun fact: the show premiered Jan 27, 2026 and can be binge-streamed on SonyLIV.

5.Takeaway: unity in diversity—Northeast Indians have made pivotal contributions to India.

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Quick rundown

1.Akshay turns prime-time TV into a bold stand against racism, declaring 'They are Indians'.

2.A contestant from Mumbai shares slurs, and Akshay brings Kim from Manipur to amplify her voice.

3.Wheel of Fortune India doubles as a civics classroom, turning fame into anti-discrimination action.

4.Fun fact: the show premiered Jan 27, 2026 and can be binge-streamed on SonyLIV.

5.Takeaway: unity in diversity—Northeast Indians have made pivotal contributions to India.

Akshay Kumar Stands Up for North-East Indians on TV

Quick rundown

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