Wheel Of Fortune: Emotional Akshay Kumar On Fighting Cancer: 'Ache Se Janta Hu, Maine Bhi...'

Akshay Kumar Wheel Of Fortune episode April 17: Viewers of Wheel of Fortune recently watched an emotional exchange when Akshay Kumar spoke about cancer, confidence and hope while interacting with contestant Chanda, Chanda's sister Rupali and fellow players Akansha and Vivek, turning a routine segment of the game show into a candid conversation on illness and inner strength.

Wheel Of Fortune Contestant Battled Cancer: What Akshay Kumar Told Her?

The moment unfolded after the Double Dhamaka round, when Chanda introduced her companions and revealed that she had arrived with her son and her sister Rupali, who had been undergoing treatment for cancer. Akshay then shifted the spotlight to Rupali, asking about the journey and encouraging a conversation that moved beyond the competition format.

Speaking with calm assurance, Rupali described how she faced cancer with faith and determination, explaining that doubt never took hold. Rupali said, "Yeah, I think I never felt ki I will not come out. I always felt that I'll come out." Akshay listened closely, acknowledging how this outlook shaped Rupali's recovery.

Responding to Rupali's words, Akshay told everyone present, "Aapko bataun ki cancer fight karne ke liye aapke andar ki shakti sabse zyada zaruri hai." Akshay then pointed out that Rupali's belief already contained the key, saying with visible pride, "See, there it is. The answer is there."

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The conversation deepened when Akshay briefly referenced personal loss, revealing a connection with the disease beyond the studio lights. Akshay shared, "Cancer ko achhi tarah jaanta hu because I also have lost someone, but ye beemaari jo hoti hai. You know, cancer kisi se, the only thing it is scared of is your own confidence."

The Bhooth Bangla actor then urged viewers and contestants to talk to the illness with defiance rather than fear, saying, "Aapko bol na hai, jaaye tel lene. Tu kya ukhad sakta hai, tu kuch nahi ukhad sakega mera. Main rahunga, zinda rahunga. Yehi karna hai, that is the right way to fight cancer. Be positive."

Lightening the atmosphere without weakening the message, Akshay drew attention to Chanda's son's t-shirt and remarked, "Jo iss bache ne pehna hai 'Don't Worry Be Happy' is the right answer towards it." The exchange left the studio with a mix of reflection and warmth, underscoring how belief, positivity and courage can help people confront cancer, while the episode offered viewers a lasting note of resilience beyond the usual game show thrills.

Without mentioning his father's loss, Khiladi Kumar said that staying positive is the right way to fight cancer.

Akshay had earlier revealed in 2019 on game show that his father Hari Om Bhatia was suffering from cancer during the shoot of Waqt.