Akshay Kumar strongly opposed the racism and discrimination faced by North East Indians, and even highlighted their contribution. On Wheel of Fortune India, Akshay Kumar did what very few celebrities consistently choose to do: he turned a mainstream entertainment platform into a space for social reckoning, further acknowledging the racism that takes place against North East Indians. Further, when Kin narrated his experience of being mocked, stereotyped, rand educed to slurs like "Chinese," "Chinky," "Momo", Akshay seemed disturbed and shocked. He further said, "I want to tell all the people of India, there is discrimination against the people of the North-East. For the uninitiated, Akshay Kumar is currently seen hosting the quiz reality show Wheel of Fortune.

Source: dna February 19, 2026 13:19 UTC