Shekhar Suman Reveals Nitin Gadkari’s Honest Take on Road Accidents

Shekhar Suman revealed in an IANS interview that he asked Nitin Gadkari about road accidents, the second biggest killer in India. The minister responded by detailing what he was responsible for and what he wasn't. Suman has returned to late-night television after 14 years with the show "Shekhar Tonite". The show, which premiered on May 15, focuses on genuine human conversations rather than rehearsed celebrity interviews.

Key Points: Shekhar Suman on Nitin Gadkari’s Road Accident Response

  • Shekhar Suman questioned Nitin Gadkari about road accidents being India's second biggest killer
  • Gadkari admitted to his responsibilities and denied others
  • Suman returns to late-night TV after 14 years with "Shekhar Tonite"
  • Show focuses on human moments, not celebrity interviews
  • Premiered May 15, airs Fridays on YouTube
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Shekhar Suman reveals how Nitin Gadkari reacted to his question about road accidents

Shekhar Suman shares how Nitin Gadkari admitted his responsibility for road deaths, in a candid chat on his new show "Shekhar Tonite".

"He replied to these questions by stating what all he was responsible for and what all he was not responsible for. - Shekhar Suman"

Mumbai, May 17

Shekhar Suman revealed how Nitin Gadkari reacted to his question about road accidents.

During an exclusive interaction with IANS, Shekhar Suman shared that when he asked the Minister of Road Transport & Highways about the second biggest reason for deaths in the country, he admitted to him about what he was responsible for, while also stating all the things he should not be blamed for.

The 'Dekh Bhai Dekh' actor was asked, "As Nitin ji is coming to the show, so are you going to raise the issue of road accidents, which is the second biggest killer in India?

In response, Shekhar Suman revealed, "Yes, I did ask him this question. We also talked about the potholes and even flyovers, which at times end up falling on people's heads, leading to so many deaths."

"He replied to these questions by stating what all he was responsible for and what all he was not responsible for," he further shared.

Following a long gap of around fourteen years, Shekhar Suman has made a comeback to the space of Late-Night Shows with "Shekhar Tonite".

Speaking about his return, Shekhar Suman shared, "For me, Shekhar Tonite is not about celebrity interviews. It is about human moments. The conversations that stay with us are never the rehearsed ones. They are the pauses, the unexpected laughter, the silences, the things people reveal when they stop trying to appear perfect. Over the years, I realised that the most powerful conversations happen when people forget there is a camera in the room. That unpredictability excites me even today. After all these years, I wanted to return to a space where conversations can breathe again, where emotion matters more than performance, and honesty matters more than presentation."

Produced under the banner of Sangani Brothers, along with Cobbled Street, "Shekhar Tonite" premiered on 15th May 2026. The show airs every Friday on Shekhar Suman's official YouTube channel.

- IANS

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James A
Honestly, I appreciate that a late-night show is tackling real issues like this. Most Indian TV is just mindless entertainment. But I hope Shekhar Suman pushes harder next time—asking the minister about potholes and flyovers is a start, but we need specific answers on what's being done.
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Vikram M
Gadkari ji has done some good work on highways, but road safety is still a mess. Over 1.5 lakh deaths annually—that's not just a statistic, it's families destroyed. Shekhar Suman deserves credit for raising this. Now if only the minister would take full responsibility instead of splitting hairs. 🙏
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Siddharth J
Interesting that Shekhar Suman is coming back after 14 years. His old show was iconic. But I'm skeptical—will this be more substance or just fluff? Raising road accidents is good, but I hope he doesn't let politicians off the hook. We need more shows like this in India that challenge power.
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Michael C
I'm glad someone is asking tough questions. Road safety in India is a joke—potholes, bad lighting, no enforcement. Shekhar Suman's approach of 'human moments' is refreshing, but he needs to hold guests accountable. Nitin Gadkari's evasive answer shows why we're still losing so many lives on the roads.
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Kavya N
Shekhar Suman is a legend, and I'm so excited for his comeback! The way he describes his show—about 'human moments' and 'unexpected laughter'—that's what we need. But

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