Akshay Kumar’s fragrant face-off on Wheel of Fortune

MUMBAI: A simple question about someone’s day job turned into a scent-sational moment on Wheel of Fortune, when host Akshay Kumar found himself at the centre of an unexpectedly aromatic exchange.

While chatting with contestant Nikita, Akshay learned that she works as a professional perfumer, crafting fragrances and studying scents for a living. Intrigued, he decided to test her nose on the spot. Stepping closer, he asked if she could identify the perfume he was wearing.

As Nikita leaned in, the studio briefly shifted from quiz show to fan moment, the kind that blends admiration with a dash of nerves. After a thoughtful pause, she delivered her verdict: the fragrance smelt like “pyaar” or love.

The answer drew instant laughter. Akshay quipped that he was relieved she said “pyaar” and not “pyaaz”, turning the air sweet with humour rather than onions.

He then shared a personal anecdote about a family trip to Morocco, where they learnt how perfumes are made. According to him, the art of blending fragrances is far more intricate than most people imagine, layered, delicate and surprisingly complex.

What began as casual conversation became one of those unscripted television gems, where expertise met wit and a whiff of curiosity created pure entertainment. It was a reminder that sometimes the most memorable moments are sparked by everyday passions.

Catch Wheel of Fortune from Monday to Friday at 9 pm on Sony Entertainment Television, and stream it on Sony LIV.