Wheel of Fortune India

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Wheel of Fortune India
Official Poster of Wheel of Fortune India.jpg
Official Poster
GenreGame show
Based on Wheel of Fortune
Directed byVinod Thazava
Presented by Akshay Kumar
Elnaaz Norouzi
Composers Merv Griffin (Original theme composer)
John Hoke (Bleeding Fingers Music)
Country of originIndia
Original languageHindi
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes32
Production
Producers
  • Hemant Ruprell
  • Ranjeet Thakur
Production company Frames Production
Original release
Network Sony Entertainment Television
Release27 January 2026 (2026-01-27) –
present

Wheel of Fortune India is an Indian Hindi-language television game show based on the American television format Wheel of Fortune . The series is produced by Frames Production Company and is being broadcast on Sony Entertainment Television. [1] Actor Akshay Kumar serves as the host of the programme. [2] [3]

Contents

The programme marks the entry of the Wheel of Fortune franchise into Indian television and adapts the original format for Indian audiences. [4]

Format

Wheel of Fortune India follows the core format of the international franchise, using the UK version's rule set. Contestants spin a large wheel to determine cash values and attempt to solve word puzzles by guessing letters. Correct guesses allow contestants to accumulate winnings, while incorrect spins may result in penalties such as loss of turn or loss of accumulated amounts. [5] [6]

The Indian adaptation features Hindi-language puzzles and culturally relevant categories while retaining the structure of the original format. [7] [8]

Production

Sony Pictures Networks India acquired the Indian adaptation rights to Wheel of Fortune from the format owners and commissioned Frames Production Company to produce the series. [9]

Akshay Kumar was announced as the host [10] ahead of the programme's premiere. [11]

Release

Wheel of Fortune India is scheduled to premiere on 27 January 2026 on Sony Entertainment Television. [12] Episodes will also be made available on SonyLIV, the network's digital streaming platform. [13] [14]

Episodes

No.SeasonTitleOriginal air date
11Spin the Wheel with Riteish, Genelia and ShreyasJanuary 27, 2026 [15]
21Spin the Wheel with Kanisha, Krunal and ShipraJanuary 28, 2026 [16]
31Spin the Wheel with Eesha, Harshmaan and VaishnaviJanuary 29, 2026 [17]
41Spin the Wheel with Shakti, Chunky and GulshanJanuary 30, 2026 [18]
51Spin the Wheel with Sandipa, Naresh and AlpanaFebruary 2, 2026 [19]
61Spin the Wheel with Mumal, Ranjeet and SrishtiFebruary 3, 2026 [20]
71Spin the Wheel with Riteish, Tusshar and SajidFebruary 4, 2026 [21]
81Spin the Wheel with Nitish, Vaishnavi and AnilFebruary 5, 2026 [22]
91Spin the Wheel with Karishma, Anu Malik and Mouni RoyFebruary 6, 2026 [23]
101Spin the Wheel with Srishti, Karanjeet and BantiFebruary 9, 2026 [24]
111Spin the Wheel with Saba, Prashant and RajeshwariFebruary 10, 2026 [25]
121Spin the Wheel with Puja, Manya and FouziaFebruary 11, 2026 [26]
131Spin the Wheel with Neelam, Maheep and BhavanaFebruary 12, 2026 [27]
141Spin the Wheel with Siddhant, Mrunal and RaviFebruary 13, 2026 [28]
151Spin the Wheel with Anupam, Namita and AmanFebruary 16, 2026 [29]
161Spin the Wheel with Akansha, Akriti and AsthaFebruary 17, 2026 [30]
171Spin the Wheel with Sougata, Swati and YashFebruary 18, 2026 [31]
181Spin the Wheel with Mithila, Danish and RJ MahvashFebruary 19, 2026 [32]
191Spin the Wheel with Sahil, Ira and LeonFebruary 20, 2026 [33]
201Spin the Wheel with Adarsh, Anit and MohitFebruary 23, 2026 [34]
211Spin the Wheel with Manav, Ashu and NishaFebruary 24, 2026 [35]
221Spin the Wheel with Sandeep, Sayali and AmolFebruary 25, 2026 [36]
231Spin the Wheel with Shivani, Mitesh and SayantiFebruary 26, 2026 [37]
241Spin the Wheel with Aakash, Priyanshi and PrateekFebruary 27, 2026 [38]
251Spin the Wheel with Sharthak, Nikita and DennisMarch 2, 2026 [39]
261Spin the Wheel with Anil, Saurabh and RadhikkaMarch 3, 2026 [40]
271Spin the Wheel with Kuldeep, Atul and RavinderMarch 4, 2026 [41]
281Spin the Wheel with Namita, Raunak and PhalguniMarch 5, 2026 [42]
291Spin the Wheel with Shibani, Abhineet and GarimaMarch 6, 2026 [43]
301Spin the Wheel with Sonal, Sudhir and NavikaMarch 9, 2026 [44]
311Spin the Wheel with Viraj, Pranjali and YashrajMarch 10, 2026 [45]
321Spin the Wheel with Sunackshi, Shaan and NishrinMarch 11, 2026 [46]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Akshay Kumar to host Sony Pictures Networks India's new game show 'Wheel of Fortune'". The Hindu. 2025-12-19. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 2026-01-23.
  2. ↑ "Akshay Kumar to host Indian version of global game show Wheel of Fortune". LiveMint. 2025-12-20. Retrieved 2026-01-22.
  3. ↑ Agarwal, Bhavna (2025-12-03). "Akshay Kumar to return to TV with Wheel of Fortune Indian version: Source". India Today. Retrieved 2026-01-23.
  4. ↑ "Wheel of Fortune India trailer out; Akshay Kumar promises 'kismat aapki, masti meri'". Moneycontrol. 2026-01-10. Retrieved 2026-01-22.
  5. ↑ "About Wheel of Fortune". Wheel of Fortune Official Website. Retrieved 2026-01-22.
  6. ↑ "Wheel Of Fortune India: When And Where To Watch Akshay Kumar's Game Show?". Zee News. Retrieved 2026-01-23.
  7. ↑ "Wheel of Fortune India thrilling reboot with Akshay Kumar at the helm". 2026-01-20. Retrieved 2026-01-23.
  8. ↑ "Sony brings global game show Wheel of Fortune to Indian television". Moneycontrol. 2025-12-18. Retrieved 2026-01-22.
  9. ↑ "Sony Pictures Networks India adapts Wheel of Fortune for Indian audiences". LiveMint. 2025-12-21. Retrieved 2026-01-22.
  10. ↑ "Akshay Kumar to host Sony Pictures Networks India's new game show 'Wheel of Fortune'". The Hindu. 2025-12-19. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 2026-01-23.
  11. ↑ "Akshay Kumar announced as host of Wheel of Fortune India". Moneycontrol. 2025-12-22. Retrieved 2026-01-22.
  12. ↑ "Exclusive: Akshay Kumar to spin the wheel as Sony brings Wheel Of Fortune to India after the success of KBC". Hindustan Times. 2025-12-18. Retrieved 2026-01-23.
  13. ↑ "'Wheel Of Fortune' India Format And Release Date: When And Where To Watch Akshay Kumar's New Prime-Time Game Show".
  14. ↑ "Wheel of Fortune India – Show details". Sony LIV. Retrieved 2026-01-22.
  15. ↑ "Spin the Wheel with Riteish, Genelia and Shreyas". Sony LIV. Retrieved 2026-01-30.
  16. ↑ "Wheel of Fortune India episode listing". Sony LIV. Retrieved 2026-01-30.
  17. ↑ "Wheel of Fortune India episode listing". Sony LIV. Retrieved 2026-01-30.
  18. ↑ "Wheel of Fortune India episode listing". Sony LIV. Retrieved 2026-01-30.
  19. ↑ "Wheel of Fortune India episode listing". Sony LIV. Retrieved 2026-01-30.
  20. ↑ "Wheel of Fortune India episode listing". Sony LIV. Retrieved 2026-01-30.
  21. ↑ "Wheel of Fortune India episode listing". Sony LIV. Retrieved 2026-01-30.
  22. ↑ "Wheel of Fortune India episode listing". Sony LIV. Retrieved 2026-01-30.
  23. ↑ "Wheel of Fortune India episode listing". Sony LIV. Retrieved 2026-01-30.
  24. ↑ "Wheel of Fortune India episode listing". Sony LIV. Retrieved 2026-01-30.
  25. ↑ "Wheel of Fortune India episode listing". Sony LIV. Retrieved 2026-01-30.
  26. ↑ "Wheel of Fortune India episode listing". Sony LIV. Retrieved 2026-01-30.
  27. ↑ "Wheel of Fortune India episode listing". Sony LIV. Retrieved 2026-01-30.
  28. ↑ "Wheel of Fortune India episode listing". Sony LIV. Retrieved 2026-01-30.
  29. ↑ "Wheel of Fortune India episode listing". Sony LIV. Retrieved 2026-01-30.
  30. ↑ akansha-akriti-and-astha-1090503745 "Wheel of Fortune India episode listing". Sony LIV. Retrieved 2026-01-30.{{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  31. ↑ sougata-swati-and-yash-1090503768 "Wheel of Fortune India episode listing". Sony LIV. Retrieved 2026-01-30.{{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  32. ↑ mithila-danish-and-mahvash-1090503852 "Wheel of Fortune India episode listing". Sony LIV. Retrieved 2026-01-30.{{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  33. ↑ sahil-ira-and-leon-1090503976 "Wheel of Fortune India episode listing". Sony LIV. Retrieved 2026-02-21.{{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  34. ↑ adarsh-anit-and-mohit-1090504056 "Wheel of Fortune India episode listing". Sony LIV. Retrieved 2026-02-24.{{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  35. ↑ manav-ashu-and-nisha-1090504087 "Wheel of Fortune India episode listing". Sony LIV. Retrieved 2026-02-25.{{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  36. ↑ sandeep-sayali-and-amol-1090504879 "Wheel of Fortune India episode listing". Sony LIV. Retrieved 2026-02-26.{{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  37. ↑ shicani-mitesh-and-sayanti-1090505098 "Wheel of Fortune India episode listing". Sony LIV. Retrieved 2026-02-27.{{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  38. ↑ aakash-priyanshi-and-prateek-1090505123 "Wheel of Fortune India episode listing". Sony LIV. Retrieved 2026-02-28.{{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  39. ↑ sarthak-nikita-and-dennis-1090505243 "Wheel of Fortune India episode listing". Sony LIV. Retrieved 2026-03-3.{{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help); Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  40. ↑ anil-saurabh-and-radhikka-1090505356 "Wheel of Fortune India episode listing". Sony LIV. Retrieved 2026-03-4.{{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help); Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  41. ↑ kuldeep-atul-and-ravinder-1090505359 "Wheel of Fortune India episode listing". Sony LIV. Retrieved 2026-03-5.{{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help); Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  42. ↑ namita-raunak-and-phalguni-1090505456 "Wheel of Fortune India episode listing". Sony LIV. Retrieved 2026-03-6.{{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help); Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  43. ↑ shibani-abhineet-and-garima-1090505687 "Wheel of Fortune India episode listing". Sony LIV. Retrieved 2026-03-7.{{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help); Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  44. ↑ sonal-sudhir-and-navika-1090505789 "Wheel of Fortune India episode listing". Sony LIV. Retrieved 2026-03-9.{{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help); Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  45. ↑ viraj-pranjali-and-yashraj-1090505821 "Wheel of Fortune India episode listing". Sony LIV. Retrieved 2026-03-10.{{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  46. ↑ sunacksh-shaan-and-nishrin-1090505878 "Wheel of Fortune India episode listing". Sony LIV. Retrieved 2026-03-11.{{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
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