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Akshay Kumar spotlights a National level Hockey player's inspirational journey
Updated On: 17 April, 2026 05:06 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
On Wheel of Fortune's latest episode, Akshay Kumar interacted with contestant Akansha, who rose from humble beginnings and bought a 3 BHK flat, uplifting her family

Akshay Kumar
Wheel of Fortune turned emotional and inspiring as host Akshay Kumar connected with contestants Akansha, who is Maharashtra's National level Hockey player, Vivek, a Hairstylist in Mumbai, and Chanda, a Homemaker from Mumbai, bringing emotion, pride, and powerful storytelling to the forefront.
After the puzzle round, Akshay struck up a conversation with Akansha, who shared that she had come with her parents. The spotlight soon turned to her father, Rajkumar Singh, an auto rickshaw driver from Sion Koliwada. What began as a light conversation quickly turned into a deeply moving exchange, as Akshay connected with him over his daily life and even shared his own familiarity with the Sion-Matunga area, recalling his early days in Mumbai.
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