Shark Tank India Season 2 - Judges, Host, Release Date and Telecast

Shark Tank India Season 2

Shark Tank India Season 1 ruled over India- our hearts, minds, and social media. It even crossed boundaries and was admired all over the world. The show was a huge success, with the ‘sharks’ on the show inspiring memes, Reddit bots, and comedian parodies.

If you recall the beginning of the year, you couldn’t have gone through your social media feed without coming across a Shark India meme.

The way the creators managed to televise ‘India’ is the main reason for Shark Tank India’s success, which began to be televised the previous year on Sony Entertainment TV.

Following the massive success of Season 1, it was evident that the reality show would return for a second season.

Now, Season 2 of Shark Tank is right around the corner. Here you will find all you need to know about Shark Tank India Season 2. But before that, let us watch the latest promo prepared for this season as published on their official YouTube channel:

Shark Tank India Season 2 Judges

Sharks in the Indian version of Shark Tank are all successful entrepreneurs and industry titans who listen to budding entrepreneurs pitch their businesses for investment from the sharks.

Here’s a look at the Shark Tank India Season 2 Judges, both old and new.

NameProfession
Anupam MittalEntrepreneur, Angel Investor, and known for being the CEO and Founder of Shaadi.com
Namita ThaparExecutive Director of Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Vineeta SinghCo-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Sugar Cosmetics
Peyush BansalCo-founder and CEO the eyewear brand Lenskart
Amit JainCEO and Co-Founder of Car Dekho Group
Aman GuptaCMO and Co-Founder at Boat Lifestyle

Anupam Mittal

Anupam Mittal is the founder and CEO of People Group, which includes the websites Shaadi.com, Makaan.com, Mauj Mobile, and People Pictures.

He is one of the most active angel investors in the country. Anupam is an investor in ElectricPe, CashBook, and Lysto. He graduated from Boston College.

During Shark Tank’s first season, Mr. Mittal’s calm demeanor and willingness to provide guidance to those who stepped into the doors of the show with dreams but were unable to secure funding from the judges, won everyone over.

Mr. Mittal’s net worth is estimated to be around $25 million. He currently serves as a judge and investor on Shark Tank India, where the show heavily features his knowledge of the industry.

Namita Thapar

Namita Thapar is an Executive Director at Emcure Pharma, a global pharmaceutical company headquartered in Pune. The company has a revenue of over 4,000 crores.

She founded and serves as CEO of Incredible Ventures Ltd. in addition to being a board member of the Fuqua School of Business and Finolex Cables. Namita Thapar is known to be an understanding and compassionate shark.

Namita’s appearance on the show was memorable, given her famous dialogues and running banter with other sharks. If you have seen the show before, you can very well remember ‘I am not having the expertise so I am out’ and ‘kuuki mai pharma see hu’.

During the show, Thapar was also referred to as “Phar Maa,” and was one of the most active investors from the judges panel.

Namita has been outspoken about the safety of women during the pandemic. While she received a lot of positive feedback for the same in her YouTube content, her appearance on the program attracted a lot of fans.

Her mind’s ability to think strategically and logically is what gives her strength. She is a Chartered Accountant as well. Her net worth was estimated to be Rs. 600 crores in 2021.

Vineeta Singh

Vineeta Singh is a TEDx Speaker & IIT Madras & IIM Ahmedabad alumna. She co-founded SUGAR cosmetics with her spouse and is now the company’s CEO.

Famous for being expressive and using her hands while she speaks to contestants and other judges, most viewers couldn’t help but pick this as one of her most noticeable traits.

Keeping up with the entertaining nature of the show, at the end of the first season of Shark Tank India, Vineeta was awarded Dhai Gram Ka Haath Award by other Sharks of the show.

Her appearance on Shark Tank India is not only endearing but also empowering for millions of aspiring entrepreneurs of all genders. Vineeta’s sense of humor is always on point and witty.

In its fifth fiscal year, her company generated over 100 crores in revenue, thanks to a distribution network of 2500+ branded retail outlets in over 130 cities across India.

Her unwavering confidence is the driving force behind her professional success & a massive net worth of $8 million as of 2021.

Peyush Bansal

A patient and calm demeanor is greatly appreciated, and for the viewers to witness someone who focuses on delivering advanced models unexpectedly and steals the spotlight as a surprise is always very fascinating. Peyush Bansal is one such Shark on Shark Tank India.

Bansals’ empathy towards Jugadu Kamlesh along with his generous and enabling attitude towards Kamlesh’s business idea won over Indian social media. It was one of the most trending topics of the day after the show was aired on Sony Entertainment.

Mr. Bansal is the Founder and CEO of Lenskart.com, India’s leading e-commerce portal for eyewear, which has revolutionized the country’s eyewear industry with its omnichannel approach.

Lenskart’s founder has recently invested in Feedo. Goyal’s net worth is expected to be $1.3 billion, which is enormous for such a young talent.

Amit Jain

Amit Jain, a Jaipur resident, is a first-time Shark Tank India judge.  He finished his studies at IIT Delhi and is the founder of the company – Car Dekho which he started with his brother. Before launching his own company, he worked for companies in Austin, Texas.

You could call him a new Shark in the ocean. Following the premise of
the show, it could be suggested that Mr. Jain was added as a replacement
to Ashneer Grover.

You would see Amit Jain sitting among the judges (sharks) of the show in the promo of Season 2 released a few days ago.

Aman Gupta

One of the most successful young entrepreneurs, Aman Gupta, was born and raised in Delhi. Aman Gupta is the Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of boAt. He holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management.

Aman and Anupam’s banter was one of the endearing highlights of the previous season. His business knowledge is instrumental on the platform, increasing his popularity even more.

He and other investors contributed $340,000 to the WickedGud Pre-Seed round. He has a net worth of $ 95 million.

The entrepreneur has dominated the electronics market with his specialized brand, which sells quality Speakers, Headsets, Earplugs, Chargers, & much more in India at a variety of affordable prices & incomparable quality.

Host for Shark Tank India Season 2

Rahul Dua, a stand-up comedian, will take over as host of Shark Tank India Season 2 from Rannvijay Singha.

Rahul Dua, the new host of Shark Tank India Season 2, is a stand-up comedian by profession. So get ready for some belly laughs.

Dua was born in 1992 in Ludhiana.  He completed his schooling at Sacred Heart Convent School and he also holds a BTech degree in Electronics & Communications from Thapar University, Patiala.

The second season of ‘Shark Tank India’ will premiere soon, giving new dreams wings. This time, the show will feature several sharks who will invest in those who present the best and most innovative business ideas.

Release Date of Season 2 of Shark Tank India

Season 2 of Shark Tank India will premiere in December 2022, and the highly anticipated show will return with a bang.

The first promo for Shark Tank India Season 2 has been released. The show focuses on people who have a business idea.

The first season of the show, which aired on Sony Entertainment TV, was very well received. We expect Season 2 of Shark Tank will bring us the same experience.

FAQS

Why Did Ashneer Grover Left The Shark Tank India Show?

A previous season judge, Ashneer, had a reputation for being rude, snarky, and direct, which many viewers despised, yet obsessed over.

People admired his straightforward, no-nonsense style of speaking and his ability to close deals quickly. Although the specific reason for his departure from the hit programme is unknown, he will surely be missed by many Shark Tank regular viewers.

Who Are The Contestants For Season 2 Of Shark Tank?

As the premiere of Season 2 of Shark Tank approaches, we wonder who will appear before the judges and pitch their products for the entire country to see.

Till now, the contestant list for season 2 of Shark Tank has not been released. But stay tuned, once it is out, you will see it here first.

At What Time Will Shark Tank Season 2 Be Telecasted?

Shark Tank India Season 2 began airing on January 2 at 10 PM on Sony TV. The show will air from Monday to Friday at the same time and can also be streamed on the SonyLIV app from January 2. The app allows viewers to watch the show for free from any location.