Shark Tank India’s Aman Gupta Prefers Life ‘Without’ Work-Life Balance

Last Updated:June 19, 2025, 18:34 IST

Shark Tank India's Aman Gupta opens up about ditching work-life balance, disclosing his 16-18 hour workdays.

Aman Gupta on work-life balance. Photo Credits: Instagram)

Known for his unfiltered opinions and straight-shooting personality, Entrepreneur and Shark Tank India judge Aman Gupta recently sat down for a candid conversation on a YouTube podcast with Prakhar Gupta. In a recent conversation, Aman Gupta delved into his personal life, sharing stories about his childhood, parenting experiences, and overcoming bullying.

But what caught attention was his unapologetic take on ‘work-life balance’ – a concept he bluntly dismisses, labelling himself an extremist in his approach.

In an interview with Prakhar Gupta, Aman Gupta shared his past experience of working 16-18 hours a day, stating he’s perfectly fine with it. Reflecting on his journey, he said, “Earlier, I didn’t even know what work-life balance meant. However, Gen Z doesn’t just work but also enjoys life. They take more risks, which we never used to, so there’s a lot that I’ve learnt from people of this generation."

He further elaborated on the driving force behind entrepreneurs like himself, sharing, “As you get rich, you realise that it was never about money. As entrepreneurs, we are obsessed with growth and challenges. We want to grow and do something for mankind. There was a time when I used to go on holidays a lot, but then I got bored of it and started missing work, so it’s always about growth."

Furthermore, he candidly shared his intense work ethic, revealing, “There was a time when I was extremely obsessed with work. I used to work 16 hours a day. However, one should know when to switch off from it. Moreover, I believe in imbalance."

In a heartfelt tribute to his wife’s support, he added, “Till I was 40, meri wife ke paise se ghar chalta tha. I’m a very hardworking guy, but I’ve seen the ups and downs in life. I’ve burnt the midnight oil and everything to be where I am today. I don’t remember much of when my daughter was growing up because I was busy working."

Chirag Sehgal

Chirag Sehgal works as a Sub-Editor in the Entertainment team at News18.com. With an experience of five years in the media industry, he largely focuses on Indian television coverage. Apart from bringing breakin...Read More

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