Wheel of Fortune promo: Not Bigg Boss Marathi, Riteish Deshmukh-Shreyas Talpade collaborate for Akshay Kumar’s show

Akshay Kumar's Wheel of Fortune is slated to premiere on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 - Know all about the episode featuring Riteish Deshmukh, Shreyas Talpade and Genelia D'Souza.

Akshay Kumar for Wheel of Fortune

Akshay Kumar and Riteish Deshmukh got together for the upcoming reality show, Wheel of Fortune. The show, commencing on Tuesday, January 27, sees the popular Housefull duo team up, except Akshay is hosting the show this time around. Interestingly, Riteish Deshmukh and Shreyas Talpade collaborated on Wheel of Fortune instead of Bigg Boss Marathi.

What is the latest promo featuring Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh and Shreyas Talpade all about?

Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh and Shreyas Talpade joked about the channel. While Akshay took a dig by stating that the channel has a lot of money, Riteish interrupted him and said that the channel had a lot of cash at hand, before they signed on Akshay as the host of the reality show. “Sony without money,” Shreyas joked, post which Riteish laughed and ran to shake his hand. The episode will also feature Riteish’s wife Genelia Deshmukh.

Were Riteish Deshmukh and Shreyas Talpade going to collaborate for Bigg Boss Marathi?

There was strong buzz that Shreyas Talpade was going to participate on Riteish Deshmukh-hosted Bigg Boss Marathi as a contestant. However, the actor himself denied the rumours by stating that he has no such plans.

Where did Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh and Shreyas Talpade last collaborate?

Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh and Shreyas Talpade last came together on Housefull 5, which was among one of the most-spoken-about and highest grossing films of 2025. While Akshay and Riteish played one of the leading actors, Shreyas Talpade was also seen in a pivotal role in the film about a murder in the yatch.

Wheel of Fortune, a famous reality show across the world, finally comes to India. It will stream from Monday-Friday at 9 pm post its premiere on coming Tuesday.

Wheel of Fortune India FAQs:

Q: Who is the host of Wheel of Fortune India?

A: Wheel of Fortune India is hosted by Akshay Kumar. Known for his high-energy "Khiladi" persona, Kumar marks his return to game show hosting with this localized adaptation of the iconic global format.

Q: When does Wheel of Fortune India start and what is the time slot?

A: Wheel of Fortune India is scheduled to premiere on January 27, 2026. The show will air in a prime-time slot at 9:00 PM, running every Monday through Friday.

Q: Where can I watch Wheel of Fortune India?

A: You can watch Wheel of Fortune India on Sony Entertainment Television (SET). It is also available for digital streaming on Sony's official platform, Sony LIV (OTTplay Premium).

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