New Delhi, Feb. 19 -- Actor Akshay Kumar has strongly condemned racism against people from India's North-East, using a recent episode of the television show Wheel of Fortune India to speak out against discrimination.

His remarks have sparked widespread discussion online, with many praising the actor for addressing a long-standing social issue on a mainstream platform.

The controversy emerged after a contestant told Kumar her personal experiences in regard to the discrimination. After this, the actor referred to an incident involving a member of his team from Manipur, highlighting the prejudice that many North-East Indians continue to face in different parts of the country. During the show, the actor spoke candidly about the problem, str...