Sony Entertainment Television introduces business realty format – ‘Shark Tank India’
   Date :22-Dec-2021

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Sony Entertainment Televisionis launched Shark Tank India and provided an opportunity and a platform to aspiring entrepreneurs with interesting business ideas, business prototypes or active businesses to have their ‘pitches’ evaluated by business experts aka the Sharks and seek investments. Produced by STUDIO NEXT, this revolutionary show will see upGrad as the presenting sponsor and Flipkart as the co-powered by sponsor. Dive into the world of Shark Tank India started on December 20, every Monday to Friday at 9:00pm only on Sony Entertainment Television. Shark Tank India will not only help mentor participants or the ‘pitchers’ but will also give a first-hand experience to the masses by demystifying various nuances of business and the potential that it holds.
 
Geared up to invest in these potential businesses and nurture the country’s business aspirants from all walks of life arethe ‘Sharks’ who are successful entrepreneurs themselves. The supremely talented sharks of the very first edition of Shark Tank India are - Ashneer Grover (Founder and Managing Director of BharatPe), Vineeta Singh (CEO & Co-founder of SUGAR Cosmetics), Peyush Bansal (Founder & CEO of Lenskart), Namita Thapar (Executive Director of Emcure Pharmaceuticals), Anupam Mittal (Founder and CEO of Shaadi.com - People Group), Ghazal Alagh (Co-founder and Chief Mama of Mamaearth) and Aman Gupta (Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer at boAt). While ‘The Sharks’ play a key role in developing India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, host Rannvijay Singha will act as a guide for the pitchers on the show and the audience alike.
 
Ashish Golwalkar, Head, Content – Sony Entertainment Television and Digital Business, said, “We’re excited to bring to India, the critically acclaimed business reality show ‘Shark Tank’ that has helped create several multi-million-dollar companies across geographies, over the years. This revolutionary show that celebrates entrepreneurship perfectly aligns with the current sentiments.” Indranil Chakraborty, Head – STUDIO NEXT, “At STUDIO NEXT, it’s our endeavour to present to our viewers ‘entertainment with a purpose’ and shows like KBC, Scam 1992, Dhadkan Zindaggi Kii or soon to be released Whistleblower are a testament to our efforts.”