The debate over the future of Indian business television is heating up as fans compare the latest season of Shark Tank India with a new rival, Bharat Ke Super Founders, hosted by Suniel Shetty. What started as a way to learn about startups has turned into a massive conversation on Reddit about whether these shows are still about business or if they have just become another form of entertainment.
Is Shark Tank India losing its spark?
Many viewers are starting to feel that Shark Tank India has changed quite a bit. In the latest season, it seems like more time is spent on emotional backstories and dramatic reactions than on the actual products. Critics on social media have pointed out that while the pitches are still interesting, the show feels like it is leaning too much into the entertainment rather than focusing on the business pitches. Instead of focusing on a founder’s revenue or scale, the cameras often linger on tears and music cues designed to pull at the heartstrings.
A refreshing change on Amazon MX Player
This shift in tone maybe the reason why Bharat Ke Super Founders on Amazon MX Player is getting so much attention right now. For many, it feels like a throwback to the original Shark Tank USA, where the business was the star of the show. The conversations are described as serious and practical, focusing on the hard numbers and whether an idea can actually survive in the real world. Unlike the polished, ‘TV-ready’ contestants we see on other shows, the founders here feel like real people who are just there to grow their companies.
Business over backstories
The biggest difference highlighted by fans on Reddit is how the show handles drama, or rather, the lack of it. Even when a founder gets rejected, the conversation stays respectful and gets straight to the point. There is no attempt to create a ‘villain’ or a ‘hero’ for the sake of ratings. It is simply about the deal.
The verdict for business fans
For those who miss the early days of Shark Tank India when it was all about entrepreneurship, the consensus seems to be that Bharat Ke Super Founders is the refreshing alternative the audience has been waiting for. It proves that you don’t need high-pitched drama to make a business show worth watching; sometimes, the numbers are interesting enough on their own.
