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Aman Gupta dismisses Shark Tank India pitcher’s brand as ‘Labubu without teeth’, says, ‘aapko bandh karwa dunga’ | Television News

Aman Gupta dismisses Shark Tank India pitcher’s brand as ‘Labubu without teeth’, says, ‘aapko bandh karwa dunga’ | Television News

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5 min readMumbaiMar 4, 2026 04:49 PM IST Shark Tank India 5 has been seeing the judges push boundaries with their investments, and in the latest episode of the show, Shaily Mehrotra also took a leap of faith on a brand that the other Sharks thought was not quite investible. Shaily gave the Mumbai-based founder a small investment to follow her passion, despite Aman Gupta discouraging the founder from continuing the business. Other Sharks also compared Shichisoru’s collectible soft toys to the viral Labubu doll. What is Shichisoru? Shichisoru is a creative collectible brand. It’s a cat inspired character driven universe. It caters to young adults in India. Founded by Maitrayee Koli from Mumbai, Shichisoru’s characters stem from Maitrayee’s personal story about self-love. Its a passion that the founder followed after leaving her engineering job. Asking for an investment of Rs 75 lakhs in return for 5 percent equity, Maitrayee valued her company at Rs 15 crores. Also Read: Shark Tank India pitcher reels in Anupam Mittal with Rs 100 cr business opportunity, drops him …

Aman Gupta questions Shark Tank India pitchers selling latex mattresses worth Rs 85000: ‘Toh doctors jhoot bol rahe hai?’ | Television News

Aman Gupta questions Shark Tank India pitchers selling latex mattresses worth Rs 85000: ‘Toh doctors jhoot bol rahe hai?’ | Television News

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4 min readMumbaiUpdated: Feb 24, 2026 09:44 PM IST Shark Tank India Season 5 has witnessed over 100 pitches so far. While several entrepreneurs have impressed the judges, some have left the ‘sharks’ visibly irritated. In the latest episode, one such pitch came from the founders of mattress brand Kotson. The tension escalated after the founders questioned doctor-recommended mattresses, prompting Aman Gupta to push back strongly. Fellow sharks Kanika Tekriwal and Kunal Bahl also called out the founders for their lack of research. What is Kotson Mattresses? Kotson Mattresses is an organic latex mattress brand that is hypoallergenic and claims to offer orthopedic support and temperature regulation. The company also says its products help address sleep disorders. Founded by Krishna Priya Chava and Varshini Chava from Vijayawada, the brand was launched in June 2025 and has so far sold 90 mattresses. On Shark Tank India Season 5, the founders sought an investment of Rs 1.5 crore in exchange for 10 per cent equity, valuing the company at Rs 15 crore. Also Read: ‘Tune tamaasha kiya’: …

26-year-old Shark Tank India pitcher who flirted with Namita Thapar and sat on the floor to win over ‘Sharks’

26-year-old Shark Tank India pitcher who flirted with Namita Thapar and sat on the floor to win over ‘Sharks’

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Shark Tank India 5 has given a platform to many entrepreneurs and while some have managed to win over the ‘sharks,’ others have failed to make an impact. However, one pitcher stood out this season: 26-year-old entrepreneur Yash Kalra from Kota, who secured an investment of Rs 2 crore for his oats brand, GOAT Life. While Yash bagged the deal from Anupam Mittal and Aman Gupta, he broke the internet for flirting with Namita Thapar and sitting down on the floor, refusing to budge till he got a deal with the judges. Achieving his dream on his fifth attempt, Yash has come a long way, and in an exclusive interview with SCREEN, he revisited that journey. ‘Achieved by dreams on fifth attempt’ Talking about his Shark Tank India 5 experience, Yash said, “The whole experience was fun. We had been applying for years, and this was the fifth time. It felt like a dream come true being there; it absolutely went well. Before entering the tank, I was jumping, doing push-ups just to feel comfortable. …

‘Aise 5 business khade kar sakta hu’: Aman Gupta scolds Shark Tank India 5 pitchers who sought Rs 2.5 crore in funding for startup built with Rs 47 lakh | Television News

‘Aise 5 business khade kar sakta hu’: Aman Gupta scolds Shark Tank India 5 pitchers who sought Rs 2.5 crore in funding for startup built with Rs 47 lakh | Television News

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Aman Gupta has established himself as one of the most gutsy judges on Shark Tank India 5. The former CMO of boAt has backed several startups whose founders were struggling to sustain their businesses. Earlier this week, Aman invested Rs 2 crore in a loss-making company, taking his investment commitment total to Rs 22 crore. However, he is not generous with every pitch. In the latest episode, Aman pulled up the founders of packaging brand EzPac for what he described as an unrealistic ask. EzPac is an affordable packaging brand that caters to businesses requiring small quantities of packaging material. The founders claim to operate profitably using proprietary machinery. During their pitch, they also reminded Vineeta Singh that they had previously provided services to her company, Sugar Cosmetics. Seeking to scale their operations online, the brothers appeared on Shark Tank India Season 5, asking for Rs 2.5 crore in exchange for 5 percent equity, valuing the company at Rs 50 crore. Also Read: Aman Gupta invests Rs 2 cr in Shark Tank India 5 pitcher’s …

OTT viewership and TRP report: Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar clocks in 9.2 million views, The 50 follows with 6.5 million; Shark Tank India 5 slips to 0.2 TRP | Television News

OTT viewership and TRP report: Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar clocks in 9.2 million views, The 50 follows with 6.5 million; Shark Tank India 5 slips to 0.2 TRP | Television News

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2 min readMumbaiFeb 15, 2026 05:34 PM IST The first week of February saw some surprising shifts in audience preferences. According to the latest data released by Ormax Media, Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar has emerged as the biggest non-cricket draw with a massive 9.2 million views. The TRP charts, however, tell a slightly different story for television. OTT Viwership report According to data released by Ormax Media, barring the usual cricket broadcasts, Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar emerged as the biggest draw in the first week of February with an impressive 9.2 million views. The captive gaming reality show The 50 followed with 6.5 million views. Priyanka Chahar Chaudhary’s Naagin 7 secured the third spot with 4.5 million views. Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah registered 3.8 million views on YouTube, while Laughter Chefs Season 3 followed closely with 3.5 million. Hosted by Sunny Leone and Karan Kundrra, Splitsvilla 16 garnered 3.4 million views last week. Meanwhile, Dangal TV’s Pati Brahmachari clocked 3.1 million views on YouTube. Also Read: The 50: Urvashi Dholakia gets evicted; Mr Faisu recalls painful …

‘Tastes like chemical’: Namita Thapar slams beverage brand 3 Sisters; Viraj Bahl-Varun Alagh question ‘cluttered’ vision | Television News

‘Tastes like chemical’: Namita Thapar slams beverage brand 3 Sisters; Viraj Bahl-Varun Alagh question ‘cluttered’ vision | Television News

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The ‘sharks’ of Shark Tank India have adopted a far more scrutinising approach this season. That cautious stance was evident in the latest episode, where two of the three pitchers left without a deal. Among them were the founders of beverage brand 3 Sisters, who appeared on Shark Tank India Season 5 to showcase their product range but failed to convince the ‘sharks’ to invest in their company. In fact, the brand’s product variations drew sharp feedback and pointed criticism from Varun Alagh, Viraj Bahl, Vineeta Singh, Namita Thapar, and Kunal Bahl. 3 Sisters is a new-age beverage brand specialising in non-alcoholic beers. The company began with three flavours and has since expanded its portfolio to include multiple sub-brands. It has also diversified into party mixers and flavoured sodas. Founded by Mumbai-based entrepreneurs Manish Kanunga, Nimish Solanki, Akshay Solanki, and Sanjay Prasad Bari, the team entered Shark Tank India seeking an investment of Rs 3 crore for 2.5% equity, valuing the company at Rs 120 crore. Also Read: Anupam Mittal calls stubborn Shark Tank India …

‘My career was over’: Akshay Kumar tells Shark Tank’s Aman Gupta his biggest mistake, when a man lost consciousness after he slapped him | Bollywood News

‘My career was over’: Akshay Kumar tells Shark Tank’s Aman Gupta his biggest mistake, when a man lost consciousness after he slapped him | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Feb 14, 2026 08:29 PM IST It is not everyday that you hear Bollywood stars confessing to their vulnerabilities or reflecting on their past mistakes. But as Shark Tank India judges Aman Gupta, Anupam Mittal and Namita Thapar stepped onto the Wheel of Fortune stage, hosted by Akshay Kumar, the actor was in the mood to get honest. Aman Gupta, who often makes news for his no-holds-barred comments on Shark Tank, had a special question for Akshay: “What has been your most ‘Gajab Beizzati ’ moment till date?” ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO Akshay, known for his witty repartees, instead decided to reveal a vulnerable moment from his past where he was scared his career was almost over. The actor recalled a moment when he was at a party with one of his close friends. However, an argument started there and a person started abusing his friends. Things escalated so fast that Akshay’s friend was almost in tears as the other person will simply not hold back. “He abused him once, I …

Anupam Mittal calls stubborn Shark Tank India 5 pitcher ‘khula saand’, Varun Alagh says he won’t be able to get married   | Television News

Anupam Mittal calls stubborn Shark Tank India 5 pitcher ‘khula saand’, Varun Alagh says he won’t be able to get married   | Television News

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4 min readNew DelhiFeb 13, 2026 06:06 PM IST Shark Tank India Season 5’s latest episode saw an entrepreneur from Lucknow who came in to pitch his business selling pre-owned books via his website. Kaushik Gupta from Lucknow proudly declared that he started his company in 2019 with just Rs 2000, and even challenged that his website has more books than Amazon. Varun Alagh, who was one of the sharks on the panel, during this episode was shocked at this claim and was curious to find out the number of books he had on his platform. As Kaushik shared that he has 3,500 books, Varun scoffed at his response. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO Kushik came in to seek Rs 10 lakh in exchange of 10 percent of his company, valuing it at Rs 1 crore. He shared that he has been doing this business for the last six years, and only manages to sell books worth Rs 15,000 per month. But since his father runs a successful garment business, he is not worried about his …

Shark Tank India 5 pitchers remind Kunal Bahl of ‘local property dealer’, ask ‘aap pe trust kaise aayega’: ‘Name reminds of a fraud company’ | Television News

Shark Tank India 5 pitchers remind Kunal Bahl of ‘local property dealer’, ask ‘aap pe trust kaise aayega’: ‘Name reminds of a fraud company’ | Television News

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4 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Feb 12, 2026 05:17 PM IST Shark Tank India Season 5 recently saw a real estate venture which claimed that they are going to revolutionise the concept of ‘fractional’ ownership in India. The two founders from Bengaluru described their company, PropFTX, as a “digital real estate investment platform” where people can buy a small fraction of a large property, along with other parties, and enjoy rental yield. However, the sharks pointed out various flaws in the business model and Kunal Bahl was quick to point out that their company’s name would remind people of a “fraud company” from the US whose founder is currently serving jail time. Rajeev Chhabra and Varun Singhi, the founders of PropFTX came in seeking Rs 1 crore in exchange for 1.5 percent of the company, valuing it at Rs 66.67 crore. Their company is still in its pre-revenue stage. Varun Alagh asked how their model works and the founders explained that if there is a property worth Rs 100 crore, they can divide the fractions between …

‘Bura lagta hai?’: Anupam Mittal asks ‘underachieving’ Shark Tank India 5 pitchers with Aadhar, BharatPe, CoWin experience | Television News

‘Bura lagta hai?’: Anupam Mittal asks ‘underachieving’ Shark Tank India 5 pitchers with Aadhar, BharatPe, CoWin experience | Television News

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3 min readNew DelhiFeb 11, 2026 12:51 PM IST It’s not often that you see the judges of Shark Tank India are lost for words. They witness many ridiculous pitches and over-the-top contestants, but they almost always have something to say. During the latest episode of season 5, a group of three contestants shocked the judges when they announced their educational and professional backgrounds. Their product got attached to this star-studded resume, and the judges could be seen taking a keen interest in what they had to offer. Aviral Gupta, Vidit Sadana, and Syed Uzair Ahmed pitched their product CotoPay to the judges. What this product essentially does is create online payment vouchers, which can be programmed and used for specific expenses a company might incur. First they were asked about their background, and Aviral said he completed his schooling at Doon School, Dehradun, before going to London Business School. He was also a part of the founding team of BharatPe. ALSO READ: Shark Tank India 5 pitcher asks Anupam Mittal if shaadi.com guarantees safety …