Shark Tank India 5: Pitchers express disappointment with the edited episode; say, “Sharks didn’t understand and were not able to relate”

Shark Tank India Season 5 has been winning the hearts of the audience with its informative yet entertaining episodes. A recent episode saw a father-son duo, Arjun Goel and Sanjay Goel, pitch their fashion-based brand to the judges.

They shared how their brand is based on avatars inspired by the gaming platform Roblox. They asked for Rs 1 crore for 10% equity. In an exclusive interview with Screen, Sanjay shared his experience of being on Shark Tank India 5, expressed his disappointment with the edited episode, and more.The pitchers failed to get a deal. However, they did impress the Sharks. Moreover, they also left with a promise from Varun Alagh, Namita Thapar, Vineeta Singh, Kunal Bahl, and Viraj Bahl to meet them again.

While Varun did meet them after the show, they also shared their disappointment with the edited episode.Sanjay Goel said, “Arjun was really disappointed about certain things. It worked to our disadvantage that the Sharks didn’t understand and were not able to relate to it because they are from businesses where there are not so many parts. It was difficult for them to gauge all of it. One and a half hours was less for us to explain these things; so four Sharks didn’t understand the idea.

Kunal did, but his investing experience is so high.

”He said, “Vineeta had asked a baller question, and I answered it, but it didn’t make the final cut. She asked me what my backup plan was, and I told her about my vision. They couldn’t show that, but I was really looking forward to seeing that answer on TV.” Sanjay further added, “They have limited time, and Shark Tank India is a reality show; so a lot of decisions are taken not just by the business team, but the creative team too.

We are happy to see the traction and interest from people even after the pitch aired.”Sanjay further shared, “That was again the creative team’s genius, I believe — no man can cross the same river twice. In life, I have seen investors give a standard statement that they would meet you later, and on national TV, I didn’t want to give a wrong message that they genuinely meet outside. My point was that it seemed very difficult to meet them again, and two days before the episode aired, Viraj’s team connected with us to meet; no one else did that, despite promising to meet us.

”He also shared, “All of us get busy in our lives, and God is the provider, not the Sharks. What I meant was whether it was these Sharks or someone else who would be a source of investment for us. That line was edited and made shorter on TV.” Sanjay further lauded Viraj for meeting them after the show and said, “Viraj has been so kind and helpful. He called us and has promised to keep a watch on the business as it grows. Viraj has also invited Arjun to meet him often and share progress and issues.

Viraj also said that he and Kunal might come together if they see more traction happening. He also sent a bouquet and lots of gifts for Arjun. Viraj kept his promise, and it felt nice seeing that.”