The third season of the immensely famous business reality TV show Shark Tank India is planned to premiere in the first month of 2024. The upcoming season offers a surprising twist, with a significant increase in sharks, almost double that of prior seasons. However, Ghazal Alagh, co-founder of Mamaearth, will not be a part of this new panel. In this article, we look at the new sharks’ lineup, the host for 2024, the much-anticipated release date, and more.
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Shark Tank India Season 2: Host, Judges, Release Date And More
Sharks of Season 3: Introducing 6 New Judges!
Season three of Shark Tank India is ready to begin with an increased panel of Sharks. The show is transitioning from a panel of 6 judges to a larger group of 12 judges for the upcoming season. Retained from the previous season are Namita Thapar, director of Emcure Pharmaceuticals; Vineeta Singh, Chief Executive Officer of Sugar Cosmetics; Piyush Bansal, Chief Executive Officer of Lenskart; Amit Jain, CEO and Co-founder of CarDekho Group; Aman Gupta, co-founder of Boat Lifestyle; and Anupam Mittal, co-founder of Shaadi.com. Additionally, six new jury members have been introduced, namely Ritesh Agarwal, Founder and CEO of OYO Rooms; Deepinder Goyal, Founder, and CEO of Zomato; Radhika Gupta, CEO of Edelweiss; Azhar Iqubal, Co-founder and CEO of Inshorts; Varun Dua, CEO of Acko General Insurance; and Ronnie Screwvala, Co-founder & MD of upGrad.
Host of Season 3: He is back!
Following the success of Shark Tank India Season 2, Indian stand-up comedian Rahul Dua has been chosen to host the 2024 season. Despite receiving some trolls from fans during the second season, who felt that Shark Tank India didn’t need a host, particularly a stand-up comic, Rahul Dua reacted playfully in an Instagram Reel last year. He freely demonstrated self-awareness and addressed the criticism lightheartedly in the reel.
Release Date of Season 3: Mark Your Calendars!
The upcoming season of Shark Tank India will air on SonyLIV. The creators recently released a new promotional video on social media titled “Corporate Bidaai,” along with the much-anticipated release date. Viewers may expect the show to begin streaming on January 22nd, 2024.
Background of the Show: Quick History of Shark Tank
“Shark Tank” debuted in Japan as “Dragons’ Den” in 2001, based on a Nippon Television format. The format was then adapted in the United Kingdom as “Dragons’ Den.” The British version, which starred successful entrepreneurs as “dragons,” became extremely popular. “Shark Tank,” the American version, debuted on ABC in 2009. The show featured a panel of affluent investors known as “sharks” who listened to pitches from entrepreneurs seeking investment for their enterprises, was an instant hit among viewers worldwide.
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Shark Tank India premiered in December 2020 and quickly became a television success. It made household conversations about start-ups and entrepreneurship more common. The show’s second season aired in 2022 and was also a big hit with audiences. The popularity of “Shark Tank” comes from its universal appeal, as it provides a forum for budding entrepreneurs to present their ideas to successful investors, and it has become a global franchise, motivating and entertaining audiences worldwide. Each country’s version often includes its cultural characteristics while retaining the essential notion of entrepreneurs seeking finance for their ventures.
