Namita Thapar’s quirky Bollywood comparisons: Who’s the Shah Rukh Khan of Shark Tank India?

The press conference for Shark Tank India 4 was anything but ordinary; it was a hilarious rollercoaster of witty banter and quirky observations. The sharks didn’t just talk business, they dished out some serious fun, comparing their fellow panelists to Bollywood personalities, leaving everyone in splits.

Namita Thapar, always full of energy, was asked which celebrity each shark resembled, according to her. She described Anupam Mittal as Jackie Shroff, while Aman Gupta’s ‘King of romance vibe’ linked him to the great Shah Rukh Khan. In jest, she said Azhar Iqubal is like the late, legendary Irrfan Khan and Ritesh Agarwal was labeled as Alok Nath, the always-smiling ‘Babuji’ figure of Bollywood. Adding to Namita’s description, the audience joked that Kunal Bahl is the Paresh Rawal of the group.

Season 4 is gearing up to be a game-changer, and with a fresh panel of sharks and new hosts, it’s already generating buzz. The panel of sharks will have Anupam Mittal – Founder and CEO, People Group Shaadi.com, ⁠Aman Gupta – Co-Founder and CMO, boAt Lifestyle, Namita Thapar – Executive Director, Emcure Pharmaceuticals, Ritesh Agarwal – Founder and Group CEO, OYO, Peyush Bansal – Co-Founder and CEO, Lenskart, ⁠Vineeta Singh – Co-Founder and CEO, SUGAR Cosmetics, Azhar Iqubal – Co-Founder and Chairman, Inshorts, Varun Dua- Founder and CEO, ACKO, Kunal Bahl- Co-Founder, Snapdeal and Titan Capital, Promoter Unicommerce and Viraj Bahl- Founder and Managing Director of Veeba /VRB Consumer Products. Joining the show are hosts Sahiba Bali and Aashish Solanki, who will bring their energy and charisma to the show.

Get ready for Season 4 of Shark Tank India, premiering on Sony LIV on January 6, 2025, with high-stakes deals, mind-blowing entrepreneurial ideas, and unmatched business brilliance!