The upcoming episode of Wheel of Fortune will witness a meaningful and impactful moment as host Akshay Kumar uses the platform to spread awareness about menstrual health and the importance of understanding and supporting women.
During the episode, contestant Surbhi opens up about the stigma surrounding menstruation in society. She shares, “Sir, yeh aasaan nahi tha, kyunki hamare samaj mein isko lekar bahut sharam hoti hai. Aapne jab Pad Man kiya, tab bahut sharam kam hui, kyunki India ka sabse bada superstar aisi baatein openly kar raha hai. Is par film bani, jo gaon-gaon tak pahunchegi, toh yeh sharam bilkul khatam ho jaati hai. Aur hum chahte hain ki purush, mahilaon se zyada, is baat ko samjhein.”
Responding to her in Wheel of Fortune, Akshay Kumar agrees and emphasizes the importance of awareness among both men and women. Referring to his film Pad Man, he says that while the film has already been released and achieved its purpose, the message remains extremely important. He urges everyone regardless of age to watch the film and understand the significance of menstrual hygiene.
He further adds that it is especially important for men and young boys to understand what women go through during those 4 to 5 days. “Yeh samajhna bahut zaroori hai ki ek mahila un dinon mein kya sehti hai. Ladkiyon se zyada, aadmiyon ko yeh samajhna chahiye ki unhe unka khayal kaise rakhna hai,” he shares. While care and respect should always be present, he highlights that those few days are particularly important and require extra sensitivity and support.
This powerful exchange once again proves that Wheel of Fortune is not just a quiz-based game show, but also a platform for spreading awareness and delivering meaningful social messages. Through conversations like these, Akshay Kumar continues to inspire viewers to be more empathetic, informed, and supportive in their everyday lives.
Don’t miss this special episode of Wheel of Fortune Every Monday to Friday at 9:00 PM only on Sony Entertainment Television & Sony LIV
