Pitch to Get Rich, streaming on JioCinema, is India’s answer to Shark Tank—but with a stylish twist. The show features celebrity “angels” like Karan Johar, Manish Malhotra, and Malaika Arora, who evaluate pitches from aspiring fashion entrepreneurs. The show has gained traction not only for its business insights but also for its candid moments that spark social media buzz.
The judging panel includes renowned personalities such as Karan Johar, Manish Malhotra, and Malaika Arora, alongside Akshay Kumar and prominent industry leaders like Naveen Jindal, Dhruv Sharma, Ravi Jaipuria, Darpan Sanghvi, Gaurav Dalmia, Vagish Pathak, and Vinod Dugar.
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On a recent episode of Pitch to Get Rich, a reality show where fashion entrepreneurs pitch their ideas to celebrity investors, filmmaker Karan Johar found himself momentarily distracted—not by the business proposal, but by the contestant’s uncanny resemblance to a well-known Indian politician.
Karan Johar’s comment on the contestant’s resemblance to Shashi Tharoor on the show went viral on social media
Interrupting the contestant’s business pitch, Johar, who is a “permanent angel” on the JioHotstar show, asked an unexpected question. He asked,
“Has anyone ever told you that you look like Shashi Tharoor?”
The panel erupted in laughter. Malaika Arora also nodded in agreement.
A fanpage shared the clip of the moment on X (formerly Twitter), which went viral
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The moment was circulated online. A fanpage post read,
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“Karan Johar says he looks and talks like Shashi Tharoor… and Malaika Arora agrees.”
The user also asked the users to share their views in the comment section.
Here is the viral video clip
Karan Johar says he looks and talks like Shashi Tharoor… and Malaika Arora agrees.
Do you feel the same? Tell us in the comments!@Dharmatic_ @JioHotstar pic.twitter.com/WBkfSADqd4— Tharoorian (@jameelsjam) October 24, 2025
Shashi Tharoor responded to the post with a witty reply
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It didn’t take long for the clip to reach Shashi Tharoor himself, the politician. Known for his eloquence and sharp wit, the Congress MP responded on X (formerly Twitter) with a playful jab,
“Must say to Karan Johar and Malaika Arora that it’s clearly been too long since they’ve met me (sic).”
The tweet left fans praising Tharoor’s ability to take the joke in stride and turn it into a moment of humor.
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Must say to Karan Johar and Malaika Arora that’s it’s clearly been too long since they’ve met me!! https://t.co/wfkIYxNwqj
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) October 29, 2025
Here is how netizens reacted to the politician’s post
You must meet them asap sir to clear confusion 😉
— Kuldeep M. sharma (@KuldeepMsharma1) October 29, 2025
I met you recently and they’re right 😛
— Tanya Rajhans (@tanyarajhans7) October 29, 2025
Sometime one meeting is enough for longtime effect.
— JIGNESH PADHARIYA (@Gpscaspiranrt) October 29, 2025
Seedhe the Emperor of Suave se hee compare kar Diya uncle Ji ko.
Good for him.— Dr. Rajat Rawat MD, DM (@TheRajatRawat) October 29, 2025
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What a polite sarcasm❗️
— Bose (@DebashishBose_) October 29, 2025
They clearly need a dose of your fabulousness! Time to schedule that reunion ASAP 💁♀️
— A n k i s h (@franklyankish) October 29, 2025
Have they ever met you to make that statement ???
Unfortunately this post has helped them to garner more eyeballs for the shows … probably that was their strategy… do you want to be used for the same , don’t you think you should delete this post leader.— Adv. Deepti Pillay Sivan (@DeeptiSivan) October 30, 2025
The ‘sh’ in shashi is for sharp
— _harshx4 (@ShashiBhus29908) October 29, 2025
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Returning to Pitch To Get Rich, this reality series spotlights 14 emerging fashion entrepreneurs as they present their business ideas in hopes of securing financial backing, expert mentorship, and opportunities to expand their brands. With a substantial investment pool of ₹30 crore, the show blends innovation with strategic business thinking.
Do you think they look the same? Let us know in the comments below.
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