Shark Tank India, the popular reality show where aspiring entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas to a panel of investors, is back with its third season. The show will premiere on January 22 on SonyLIV and will feature 12 sharks, the most ever in the show’s history. Here are some details about the show and the sharks who will be judging the contestants.
What is Shark Tank India?
Shark Tank India is the Indian version of the American show Shark Tank, which is based on the Japanese format Dragon’s Den. The show follows a unique format where entrepreneurs present their business proposals to a panel of investors, known as sharks, who decide whether to invest in their ventures or not. The show aims to provide a platform for innovative and creative ideas that can solve real-world problems and create social impact.
Who are the new sharks in season 3?
The third season of Shark Tank India will have six new sharks joining the existing six. The new sharks are:
- Ritesh Agarwal: He is the founder and CEO of OYO Rooms, one of the world’s largest hotel chains. He started OYO at the age of 19 and has been named among the Time 100 most influential people in the world.
- Deepinder Goyal: He is the founder and CEO of Zomato, one of the leading food delivery and restaurant discovery platforms in India and abroad. He started Zomato as a food guide website in 2008 and has grown it into a unicorn company.
- Azhar Iqubal: He is the co-founder and CEO of Inshorts, a news app that provides short and crisp news stories in 60 words or less. He started Inshorts as a Facebook page in 2013 and has since expanded it into a popular media platform.
- Radhika Gupta: She is the MD and CEO of Edelweiss Mutual Fund, one of the leading asset management companies in India. She is the only woman CEO in the Indian mutual fund industry and has been instrumental in driving the growth and innovation of the company.
- Varun Dua: He is the founder and CEO of ACKO, a digital insurance company that offers personalized and affordable insurance products. He started ACKO in 2016 and has disrupted the traditional insurance sector with his technology-driven approach.
- Ronnie Screwvala: He is the co-founder and chairperson of UpGrad, an online higher education platform that offers courses and degrees from top universities and industry experts. He is also a media and entertainment veteran who has produced several blockbuster movies and shows.
Who are the returning sharks in season 3?
The six sharks who will be back for the third season are:
- Aman Gupta: He is the co-founder and CMO of boAt, a lifestyle brand that offers trendy and affordable audio products and accessories. He started boAt in 2016 and has made it one of the leading consumer electronics brands in India.
- Amit Jain: He is the CEO and co-founder of CarDekho Group, a leading online platform for buying and selling new and used cars. He started CarDekho in 2008 and has expanded it into a multi-brand, multi-vertical automotive ecosystem.
- Anupam Mittal: He is the founder and CEO of Shaadi.com, the world’s largest matrimonial service. He started Shaadi.com in 1997 and has revolutionized the way Indians find their life partners.
- Namita Thapar: She is the executive director of Emcure Pharmaceuticals, one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in India. She is also the founder of Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA), a program that teaches entrepreneurship skills to school students.
- Vineeta Singh: She is the co-founder and CEO of SUGAR Cosmetics, a premium beauty brand that caters to the needs and preferences of Indian women. She started SUGAR in 2015 and has made it one of the fastest-growing beauty brands in India.
- Peyush Bansal: He is the co-founder and CEO of Lenskart.com, a leading online eyewear retailer that offers a wide range of glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses. He started Lenskart in 2010 and has transformed the eyewear industry with his innovative and customer-centric solutions.
Who will host the show?
The show will be hosted by Rahul Dua, a stand-up comedian and actor who rose to fame with his performances in Comicstaan and NDTV Rising Stars of Comedy. He will bring his wit and humor to the show and interact with the contestants and the sharks.
When and where to watch the show?
Shark Tank India 3 will start streaming from January 22 at 10 pm on SonyLIV. The show will have 10 episodes, each featuring different entrepreneurs and their pitches. The show will also showcase the journey and the impact of the investments made by the sharks in the previous seasons.
