Shark Tank India Season 5 Premieres with Biggest Panel Yet
Shark Tank India Season 5 officially launched on January 5. The popular business reality show now features its largest and most diverse panel of investors. A total of fifteen sharks now sit on the panel, offering entrepreneurs more opportunities than ever before.
New Host Kullu Replaces Aashish Solanki
The show also introduced a new host for its fifth season. Stand-up comedian Aaditya Kulshreshth, widely known by his stage name Kullu, has taken over hosting duties. He replaces fellow comedian Aashish Solanki, who co-hosted Season 4 alongside Sahiba Bali.
Kullu becomes the fifth host in the show's five-season history. Previous hosts include Rannvijay Singha in Season 1, Rahul Dua in Seasons 1 and 2, and the Solanki-Bali duo in Season 4.
Social Media Reactions to Kullu's Hosting
Kullu's appearance as host has generated significant discussion on social media platforms. Reactions have been decidedly mixed, with many users expressing criticism.
On Twitter, now known as X, one user commented, "I don't know who brought Kullu on Shark Tank Season 5. He is so sleepy and lifeless that he brings such lousy vibes to those segments in the show."
Another user posted, "I love Kullu on Tanmay Reacts. I love Tanmay Reacts. But I didn't like Kullu as a host on Shark Tank. It should be fine to express opinions like that."
Some criticism took a more extreme tone. One person wrote, "An AI model robot could have been a far better host for Shark Tank India Season 5 than Kullu."
Another detailed critique stated, "Kullu as a host on Shark Tank India is like a fish out of water. I can bear with him as a comic but the way he just reads the script without much modulation is not fitting. You can see he is trying hard but there is no X factor!"
Reddit and Instagram Join the Conversation
Reddit users also actively discussed Kullu's hosting performance. One Redditor commented, "His appearance on Shark Tank raises my blood pressure."
Another posted, "He is so bakwaas on Shark Tank too! Complete misfit!"
A third Reddit user observed, "He is so irritating in Shark Tank - no emotions, keeps staring at teleprompter maybe."
On Instagram, one user quipped, "Very good, Kullu bro, I skip your part whenever you come."
Defense from Colleague Tanmay Bhat
Not all feedback has been negative. Comedian Tanmay Bhat, who frequently collaborates with Kullu on various projects, strongly defended his colleague. Bhat reacted to a social media user who questioned Kullu's hosting abilities.
Bhat wrote in reply, "He's one of the nicest, smartest, well-read people I know, and your opinion can kiss my a*s."
Positive Reactions Also Emerge
Several viewers expressed support for Kullu's new role. One fan wrote, "Feels like a personal win."
Another posted, "Will have to restart watching Shark Tank just for you..."
This pattern of mixed reactions mirrors previous seasons. Rannvijay Singha faced heavy trolling during his tenure as host in Season 1 before leaving for personal projects.
Expanded Shark Panel for Season 5
The shark panel for Season 5 represents the show's most significant expansion. Nine returning sharks bring continuity and experience:
- Aman Gupta of boAt
- Namita Thapar from Emcure
- Peyush Bansal of Lenskart
- Vineeta Singh of Sugar Cosmetics
- Anupam Mittal of Shaadi.com
- Ritesh Agarwal from OYO
- Amit Jain of CarDekho
- Kunal Bahl of Snapdeal
Six new sharks join the panel, adding fresh perspectives:
- Shaily Mehrotra, founder of Fixderma
- Mohit Yadav from Minimalist
- Varun Alagh of Mamaearth
- Hardik Kothiya from Rayzon Solar
- Kanika Tekriwal of JetSetGo
- Pratham Mittal from Masters' Union
The combination of familiar faces and new investors creates a dynamic environment for entrepreneurs pitching their businesses.
This report incorporates user-generated content from various social media platforms. The claims and opinions expressed have not been independently verified.
