Host Akshay Kumar took a moment to look beyond puzzles and prizes to highlight and appreciate the hard work of India’s police force on Wheel of Fortune . This special episode features Sandeep Sharma, (U.P Police), Sayali Karekar (Mumbai Crime Branch) and Amol Kamble (Mumbai Head Constable) all serving members of the police department, who made Akshay Kumar address the nation on the sacrifices made by them.
Akshay Kumar was moved by the presence of these officers. Before commencing the Double Dhamaka round he addressed the audience with sincerity “Yeh jo police ka kaam hota hain, it’s a very thankless job, sachi bata raha hoon. Shayad mere hisab se jitna kuch main janta hoon 830 Hindustaniyon keliye ek police officer, toh andaza lagaye inko kitna kaam karna padta hai” . He emphasises on the pressure the people in uniform have to take and hectic schedules that go unseen by the public “Main samajta hoon on an average 16 se 18 ghante kaam karte hai, hafte guzar jaate hai, mahine guzar jaate hai lekin inko ek bhi chutti nahi milti”.
He also praises their dedication towards their work even during festivals, “Hum jab Holi khel rahe hote hai, Ganpati Bappa Morya keh rahe hote, humari jab chutti hoti hai tab inka bandhobas chal raha hota hai ki yeh 830 log kaidhe mein hai ki nahi” . He points out the major problem they face, he touched upon the emotional burden also shared by their families, “sabse badi problem inke parivaar walo ke sath hota hai kyuki voh chahte hai ki yeh ghar aaye lekin inko kaam karna padta hai”.
In honour of their dedication and hard work, Akshay requests everyone seated in the audience “Jabhie aap kisi police wale ko ya kisi army wale ko ya kisi bhi insaan jo uniform mein ho, usse please salute kariye”. Akshay Kumar reminded the nation that it’s because of these officers that we sleep peacefully.
Catch this special on Wheel of Fortune, from Monday to Friday at 9 PM exclusively on Sony Television and Sony LIV.