Shark Tank India stands out as one of the most popular business reality shows in India. For all the right reasons? Indeed for all the right reasons. Whether it’s the contestants’ innovative ideas or the dynamic judges, the show never fails to entertain and educate its audience.
In the seventh episode, viewers witnessed judge Aman Gupta making a bold move by tearing up a cheque after offering a deal to the pitchers. This unexpected action sparked a significant buzz on YouTube.
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Two brothers came to the season 3 of Shark Tank India and presented their pitch for their fast food brand
Currently, the third season of Shark Tank India is going on. To say that fans are more than just enjoying the show would not be so wrong. In the seventh episode of the show, two brothers came in with a pitch for their fast food brand. During their pitch on Shark Tank, brothers Anand Nahar and Amrit sought ₹1.5 crore for a one percent equity stake in their fast-food brand, Zorko. After impressing the sharks with their vegetarian offerings, OYO room co-founder and CEO, Ritesh Agarwal, and bOAT co-founder and CMO, Aman Gupta, made an offer of ₹20 lakh for one percent equity and ₹1.3 crores as debt at 10 percent interest for three years.
In response, the brothers proposed trading 100 hours of advisory time for one percent equity, along with ₹1.5 crore debt at the same interest rate. Aman Gupta expressed his inability to commit to the advisory hours but expressed genuine interest in supporting them. Ritesh Agarwal, however, offered 20 hours of commitment and urged the brothers to trust Aman for further guidance.
Aman said as we quote,
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“Right now I want to support you, your energy is right, you need some directions.”
Meanwhile, Ritesh said,
“I don’t have a problem in committing hours, you can take 20 hours of commitment from me, but from Aman’s side you have to put your trust and believe him.”
This is what made Aman Gupta tear the cheque
As the brothers persisted in their request for Aman Gupta’s commitment to advisory time, tensions rose. Eventually, Aman Gupta decided to tear the cheque and withdraw the offer, expressing frustration with the situation. He folded his hands in apology, indicating his regret for not being able to meet the brothers’ expectations. He said as we quote,
“Bhai tu mujhe maaf kar (Brother, you please forgive me)”
Following Aman Gupta’s action, Ritesh Agarwal also withdrew his offer, citing the brothers’ indecisiveness as the reason.
The clip of this happening is making its round on YouTube
Since its posting on February 1, the clip has garnered close to a million views, showcasing the significant interest it has sparked among viewers. Alongside the impressive view count, the post has attracted numerous comments from engaged viewers, reflecting on the actions and demeanor of the sharks.
Commentators praised Ritesh for his composure and patience, expressing admiration for his ability to listen attentively to the pitchers. Some viewers also applauded the sharks’ decision to withdraw their offers, believing it to be the right move given the circumstances.
Have a look at the video
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