Wheel of Fortune, hosted by Akshay Kumar. Photo credits: Special arrangement
Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has announced on Friday (December 19, 2025) that it is bringing Emmy-winning game show “Wheel of Fortune” to India, with Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar attached as its host.
Highgate Entertainment, LLC has licensed the format to Sony Pictures Network India and Frames Production Company is producing the Indian edition for Sony Pictures Networks India.The game show will be broadcasted from early next year.
Nachiket Pantvaidya, business head, Sony Entertainment Television, said, “Sony Entertainment Television has long pioneered the reality format space in India, consistently introducing globally successful IPs that engage audiences at scale. With Wheel of Fortune, we’re adding another marquee global franchise to the portfolio, bringing high-energy entertainment to Indian homes.”
Actor Akshay Kumar said, “Wheel of Fortune has been a beloved show for millions around the world, and I am truly excited to bring its Indian edition to audiences here. Its multi-generational appeal and the thrill of puzzle-solving have made it a global favourite and I am confident it will be immensely enjoyed by Indian audiences.”
“With the combined reach of Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV, Wheel of Fortune India will engage viewers across platforms like never before,” he added.
“The show promises to create a powerful brand-building and engagement platform, offering advertisers unparalleled reach and impact across television and digital,” Mr. Pantvaidya said.
The Wheel of Fortune is a television game show in which contestants solve word puzzles to win cash and prizes determined by spinning a giant wheel. It was first launched in the U.S. in 1975, and has been airing ever since. The game show has been adapted in over 60 countries.
Published – December 19, 2025 12:19 pm IST
