Shark Tank India: From Deepinder Goyal¡¯s shocking exit to Vineeta Singh calling out a shady pitch, the juiciest controversies that have set the internet on fire

Reality TV without controversies? Sounds as fake as a zero-equity deal. Whether it¡¯s Bigg Boss, Splitsvilla, or even India¡¯s beloved business reality show, Shark Tank India, drama is a constant. And let¡¯s be real¡ªno one watches just for the business insights. Season 4 of Shark Tank India has been dishing out scandals left, right, and center, and we are here for the tea. Buckle up because this season has everything¡ªfrom corporate rivalries to fraud allegations and LinkedIn bans!

Deepinder Goyal got the boot?

The biggest shocker of Season 4 was Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal's unexpected exit from the show. According to him, he was ¡°kicked out¡± after Swiggy, Zomato¡¯s arch-nemesis, bagged a sponsorship deal with Shark Tank India. Fans were left questioning whether business rivalries were influencing panel decisions rather than merit. The plot thickens!

Namita Thapar vs. Ashneer Grover

If you thought Ashneer Grover¡¯s departure from Shark Tank India would end the beef, think again. Namita Thapar has been throwing shade at the former judge ever since. She had previously remarked that ¡°toxicity is out for good,¡± clearly referring to Ashneer¡¯s aggressive style. In response, Ashneer clapped back, wondering why she keeps talking about him when he doesn't even mention her. Is this a business show or a Bollywood feud?

One person doesn¡¯t make or break a show¡­ not me, not anybody¡­ this show is about celebrating our entrepreneurs, job creators¡­ it¡¯s about teaching masses business concepts through beautiful stories of these nation builders..focus on that & the hard work put in by the team.

¡ª Namita (@namitathapar) November 13, 2022

Ashneer Grover¡¯s Rs 81 crore fraud scandal

If controversy had a poster boy, it would be Ashneer Grover. The ex-shark is currently in hot water over an alleged Rs 81 crore fraud case, with accusations of misusing company funds. While Grover has dismissed the claims as baseless, the legal drama surrounding him has kept netizens hooked.

Vineeta Singh exposes a pitcher¡¯s shady sales tactics

Season 4 took a wild turn when Vineeta Singh called out a skincare brand, Personal Touch, for allegedly faking their numbers. The founders, Aditi and Ashish Jawa, pitched their brand at a staggering Rs 120 crore valuation, but Vineeta wasn¡¯t buying it. She pointed out suspicious social media engagement¡ªmillions of views but barely any likes. Her sharp questioning made other sharks back out, while she straight-up called their business model shady. Talk about a corporate roast!

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Gaurav Taneja¡¯s LinkedIn lockout drama

YouTuber Gaurav Taneja, aka Flying Beast, found himself locked out of LinkedIn after facing backlash from his appearance on the show. Desperate to regain access, he even tweeted LinkedIn India for help. The incident raised eyebrows¡ªwas it a glitch, or was LinkedIn ghosting him on purpose? Either way, social media had a field day.

Hi team @LinkedInIndia . I have been locked out of my account for 48+ hrs now.
Can you help me get the account back please
Thanks@LinkedInHelp

¡ª Gaurav Taneja (@flyingbeast320) January 27, 2025

Anupam Mittal¡¯s subtle digs at Ashneer Grover

Even in Ashneer Grover¡¯s absence, the sharks can¡¯t stop talking about him. Anupam Mittal recently made a snarky remark, saying, ¡°The one who used to get angry is gone,¡± which fans quickly linked to Ashneer. This isn¡¯t the first time Anupam has shaded the ex-judge, making it clear that the Shark Tank India panel is far from a happy family.

Is Shark Tank India becoming more drama than deals?

With all these controversies, one has to wonder¡ªare business pitches taking a backseat to boardroom theatrics? While the show still provides a platform for aspiring entrepreneurs, the never-ending feuds, legal battles, and corporate politics are stealing the limelight. Whether this is good or bad depends on whether you came for business insights or reality TV-level drama. One thing¡¯s for sure¡ªShark Tank India is no longer just a startup pitch fest; it¡¯s full-blown entertainment.