Overview

• On June 18, Gupta said entrepreneurs who initially spurned the series later sought shark roles to overcome fear of missing out on its popularity.
• He commended the original panel for their genuine investment focus and contrasted newcomers Kunal Bahl, Viraj Bahl and Chirag Nakrani as more interested in reputation than entrepreneurship.
• Gupta cautioned that success and media attention can breed a “God complex” that risks an entrepreneur’s downfall without humility.
• Reflecting on his startup journey, he described working without salary for years to pursue happiness over profit while building boAt.
• His remarks have prompted renewed attention on judge motivations and the evolving values showcased in Shark Tank India.