Is Shark Tank India using Ashneer Grover's name for views on YouTube?

Ashneer Grover was one of the judges on the first season of Shark Tank India but was dropped after his fallout with his former company BharatPe.

Published on: Jan 29, 2024, 15:03:34 IST

By HT News Desk

Prefer HTon Google

Share via

Copy link

Former Shark Tank India judge Ashneer Grover is certain that the business show is using his name to get more views on their YouTube videos after The Third Unicorn founder retweeted a post on X (formerly Twitter) showing that the Shark Tank India team used #AshneerGrover for their videos. Ashneer Grover was one of the judges on the first season of Shark Tank India but was dropped after his fallout with his former company BharatPe. His usage of the word “Doglapan”- which means duplicity or fake- also became very popular which made the entrepreneur write a book titled Doglapan.

Read more: Reliance share price at record high: What exactly is happening and why

Ashneer Grover said that his growing popularity made him adopt healthy lifestyle changes and lose weight. But since leaving Shark Tank India, the entrepreneur has been taking sly digs at the showmakers. He mocked the show for having 12 judges in the third season instead of the usual six and also targeted the makers amid allegations of the judges not holding their end of the bargain to the entrepreneurs after promising funds to them. He then suggested that “Sharks” should deposit the money they plan to invest in escrow before the shooting begins.

"Solution is simple -- ask sharks to put money in escrow before the shoot starts! Dene ke liye paisa hona bhi chahiye (First, they should have the money before promising investment to others)," he posted on X.

On doubling the number of judges in the current season, the former "shark" said, "Shark Tank 3 is ‘audition’ of sharks for Shark Tank 4! Life mein ek lesson hai -- don’t change and make unnecessary problem of something which is already solved. Wish quantity solves for quality!"

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
HT News Desk
Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read More

Stay updated with the latest Business News on Petrol Price, Gold Rate, Silver Rates, Diesel Prices along with Income Tax Calculator