Overview
- In a recent episode, a contestant from the North-East described racial abuse in Mumbai, including being called “Coronavirus” and “Chinese.”
- Kumar invited his Manipuri makeup artist onto the stage, who recounted being targeted with slurs such as “Chinese,” “Chinky” and “Momo.”
- Addressing viewers, he said people from the North-East are as Indian as anyone else and highlighted contributions including the Naga Regiment and the Kargil and Bangladesh wars.
- Multiple outlets report the show’s run has been extended by 25 episodes to roughly 65 after a strong audience response.
- Wheel of Fortune India premiered on January 27 and airs Monday to Friday at 9 pm on Sony Entertainment Television with streaming on Sony LIV, and Kumar’s film Bhoot Bangla is slated for April 10, 2026.