Akshay Kumar, on the show Wheel of Fortune India, took a stand against racism towards North East Indians. During a contestant’s revelation of facing racial abuse, Akshay openly acknowledged the issue and made it personal by inviting his makeup artist, Kim, from Manipur on stage.
Kim shared his experiences of being stereotyped and called derogatory names like “Chinese” and “Chinky,” which visibly affected Akshay. Without sugarcoating the situation, Akshay emphasized the discrimination faced by people from the North East and highlighted their significant contributions to India, including their role in wars like Kargil and Bangladesh.
Akshay Kumar, the host of Wheel of Fortune, used the platform to raise awareness about the discrimination faced by North East Indians and emphasized their integral role in the country’s history and defense.
