Shark Tank India judge Aman Gupta lambasts 'extremely egotistic' celebrity, says his nice image is fake. Netizens react

Entrepreneur Aman Gupta, co-founder of the popular audio brand Boat, recently opened up about a disheartening experience with one of his brand ambassadors. Though widely regarded as “kind” and “modest,” the actor exhibited a contrasting demeanor when collaborating with Aman’s company.During a podcast session with fellow 'Shark Tank India' judge Anupam Mittal, where they discussed the show’s upcoming season set to premiere on January 6, Aman shared this candid anecdote. He emphasized that some individuals often mask their arrogance behind a carefully constructed image of humility, which starkly contrasts their true personality.

Aman revealed, “We had this actor as our brand ambassador. He was an extremely egotistical man. In the news, I had always heard good things about him. People only wrote that he is ‘sweet’, ‘nice’, ‘kind’, and 'humble'... They often mentioned his good behaviour with the paps and his fans; they also wrote that ‘he travels in economy class’, but his attitude was the extreme opposite when he worked with us. This experience taught me that people today have mastered the art of being humble."

Netizens Speculate: Kartik Aaryan or Diljit Dosanjh?

Following Aman’s revelations, online discussions erupted, with Reddit users speculating about the identity of the actor. Kartik Aaryan and Diljit Dosanjh emerged as the prime contenders, as both had previously served as Boat’s brand ambassadors. For context, Kartik Aaryan made history in 2018 by becoming the first Bollywood actor to represent the brand. Diljit Dosanjh later took on the role in 2020.


A significant number of Reddit users leaned towards Kartik Aaryan as the subject of Aman’s remarks, citing his public image and demeanor that seemingly aligned with the descriptions Aman provided during the podcast. However, others argued that Diljit Dosanjh might fit the profile, given his association with the brand and past public persona.

Another Shark’s Encounter with a Bollywood Superstar: Ashneer Grover and Salman Khan
This incident isn’t the first time a Shark Tank India personality has recounted a challenging encounter with a Bollywood celebrity. Ashneer Grover, a former judge on the show, previously shared his experience working with Salman Khan as a brand ambassador for his finance venture.

Ashneer explained that signing Salman was a strategic decision aimed at fostering trust in the finance industry. However, the collaboration came with its own hurdles. Salman’s team initially restricted Ashneer from taking a photograph with the actor, a decision that created tension. Later, during an appearance on the Bigg Boss 18 stage, Salman directly addressed the issue, saying, “I heard you were talking about me. You mentioned how much I charged and even quoted incorrect figures.”

Ashneer defended his remarks, stating, “Making you the brand ambassador was among the smartest choices I made.” Salman, however, retorted, “You didn’t seem to have this attitude earlier.”

Both anecdotes underline the complexities of celebrity-brand collaborations, revealing the stark differences between public personas and private interactions.