On ‘Wheel of Fortune India,’ Akshay Kumar seized the moment to tackle the discrimination against Northeast Indians, powerfully asserting their undeniable Indianness amid shocking revelations.
It started with a contestant describing the dehumanizing slurs—’Chinese,’ ‘Chinki,’ ‘Momo’—fired at those with distinct features from the region. The room fell quiet as Akshay processed the gravity.
Bringing his Manipur-origin makeup artist Kin onstage, Akshay said, ‘Meet Kin, my makeup maestro and confidant.’ Kin candidly spoke of daily alienation, mistaken for a foreigner in his own homeland.
‘I truly get it now,’ Akshay responded with emotion. He slammed appearance-based mockery as a direct assault on national unity, celebrating Northeast India’s vibrant contributions to the country’s mosaic.
In a stirring address, he told viewers, ‘Stop the bias—Northeasterners match our Indian spirit. They’ve served in the Naga Regiment, triumphed in Kargil, and fought in Bangladesh Liberation. Pure patriots.’
Social media erupts with support, positioning Akshay as a unity advocate. This episode highlights the urgent need for education to erase these biases, fostering a truly inclusive India.