Is Deepinder Goyal the 'New' Ashneer Grover on Shark Tank India? Fans Say So

Right after the curtains rose on the third season of the business reality show, Shark Tank India, viewers found themselves captivated by a fresh face in the judge’s seat – none other than the Zomato founder and CEO, Deepinder Goyal. From his unapologetic stance on pitches to his knack for guiding pitchers through their missteps, Goyal’s ‘Sidhi Baat, No Bakwas’ demeanor is earning accolades, quietly earning him the title of the more tempered successor to the earlier Shark, Ashneer Grover.

In a viral clip shared by Shark Tank India’s official ‘X’ handle, Goyal is in action, meticulously critiquing a pitcher’s work. He not only openly points out mistakes but also sternly rebukes them for neglecting those minuscule details before stepping onto the national television stage. The focus is on the budding team of entrepreneurs from WTF Fitness, who, according to Goyal, seemed to lack attention to detail, especially when presenting their business idea to the investors or “Sharks.”

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“Why does the phone number you have mentioned have nine digits instead of ten?” queried the 40-year-old CEO, followed by a critique of grammatical errors in the presentation. Goyal emphasizes the significance of paying attention to details, drawing a parallel with how prospective employers scrutinize candidates based on their resumes. According to him, even a small grammatical mistake is enough for rejection, and the Shark Tank India pitchers should have been more meticulous.

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As the clip went viral, the internet showered appreciation on Goyal for his skill in pointing out tiny yet crucial details. Users expressed their excitement with comments like, “Deepinder Goyal reminds so much of Ashneer … He will be the fire of this season.” Another user drew a humourous comparison, saying, “Ashneer Grover: Bhai teri maths galat hai, business nahi chalega, log aise paise kharch nahi karenge, bhai main paise nahi de paaonga. Deepinder Goyal: Advanced ko advance likha hai, you are rejected.”

Meanwhile, a third user stated, “Deepinder Goyal is the new soft Ashneer Grover in Shark Tank India S3,” and a fourth observed, “Deepinder Goyal is Ashneer but with less aggression and mannered replies.”

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Ashneer Grover, a standout judge from the first season of Shark Tank India, gained immense popularity for his unfiltered, witty, and on-the-spot replies. Despite his departure following a fallout with his former company BharatPe, his fan base endured through subsequent seasons, with many clamouring for his return to the judging panel.