Shark Tank India 2 under fire for featuring actress Parul Gulati; Netizens call it a marketing stunt

Shark Tank India 2 has come under fire for featuring actress Parul Gulati and her hair extension brand in one of the final pitches on March 10.

Parul Gulati, who has appeared in shows like 'Girls Hostel' and 'Illegal-Justice,' was recently on Shark Tank India discussed what inspired her to begin her entrepreneurial journey given that she was already an actress, as well as the issues her brand addresses.

While her pitch seems to impress the sharks, netizens hold different opinions, and due to this, netizens were quick to criticize the pitch and the show, labeling it a ‘scripted drama’ and a marketing stunt. Others said that an ordinary guy with a fresh startup idea should have been given the chance.

During the last episode of the show, Parul Gulati pitched her company, Nish Hair, which makes hair extensions. She requested Rs 1 crore for a 2% stock stake. Sharks Aman Gupta and Vineeta Singh both offered her the same amount for 3% equity, but Amit Jain chose to pay her what she requested. Consequently, she accepted Amit's offer.

Subsequently, Parul Gulati took to Instagram to express her joy and pride in her company. In her post, Parul shared a picture of herself holding a cheque and announced that her business had achieved an impressive valuation of Rs. 50 crore. She also thanked shark Amit Jain, calling him her "hero."

FAQs.

Q1- What is the age of Parul Gulati?
She is currently 31 years old.

Q2- What deal did Parul Gulati get on Shark Tank India 2?
Parul accepted Amit Jain’s deal of Rs 1 crore for 2% equity.