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Shark Tank India 3 invites innovators on an entrepreneurial triumph journey
Mumbai: Shark Tank India has successfully cemented its position in the Indian market, and its third season has begun streaming on Sony LIV. The show is making a significant impact with its compelling pitches, stories and deals generating widespread excitement among viewers. The inclusion of 6 new sharks on the panel has not only captured the audience’s attention but has also received an enthusiastic response from brands and advertisers.
The all-new season has garnered support from influential brands, fortifying its impact. ACKO continues its dedicated support as the co-presenting partner, maintaining a steadfast three-year alliance. Pokerbaazi, has joined as the co-presenting sponsor, and with the support of co-powered by upGrad, the show strategically broadens its reach and influence. IDFC First Bank has come onboard as the banking partner, and ICICI Direct along with Unicharm’s Sofy Feminine Care brand have joined as partner sponsors, enriching the show’s network of pivotal partnerships.
The panel of season 3 includes – Varun Dua, founder and CEO, ACKO, Amit Jain, CEO and co-founder, CarDekho group – InsuranceDekho.com, Anupam Mittal, founder and CEO, Shaadi.com – people group, Aman Gupta, co-founder and CMO, boat, Azhar Iqubal, co-founder and CEO, Inshorts, Deepinder Goyal, founder and CEO, Zomato, Namita Thapar, executive director, Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Peyush Bansal, CEO and co-founder, Lenskart, Ritesh Agarwal, Founder and CEO, OYO Rooms, Radhika Gupta, MD and CEO, Edelweiss MF, Ronnie Screwvala, co-founder, and chairperson, UpGrad, and Vineeta Singh, co-founder and CEO, SUGAR Cosmetics. The show is hosted by Rahul Dua.
With its diverse and seasoned panel, Shark Tank India is not only poised to elevate the entrepreneurial spirit but also reshape the business terrain with this all-new season.
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Sony LIV head ad sales revenue Ranjana Mangla
Shark Tank India has revolutionized the realm of reality shows in our country. Offering a unique fusion of education and entertainment, the show delivers a distinct viewing experience. It serves as an exceptional platform, allowing brands and marketers to execute purposeful advertising within a highly engaged environment. By associating with the show, brands ride the wave of entrepreneurial spirit, engage with a diverse audience, and elevate their presence in the hearts and minds of millions, all while being part of the journey to transform dreams into thriving businesses.
ACKO EVP Marketing Ashish Mishra
Shark Tank India has single-handedly run the largest educational campaign for promoting Entrepreneurship in India. It has given courage to millions of Indians to chase their dreams. Terms like Debt, Equity, ARR etc are being discussed at dinner tables in households across India. Parents no longer frown when their kids say “Mujhe Startup Karna hai”. This is a big testament to the reach and popularity of STI. After Doctor, Engineer and Cricketer, India finally has a fourth popular profession – Entrepreneur.
upGrad co-founder & MD Mayank Kumar
Continuous learning is a fundamental tenet of Entrepreneurship and Shark Tank India offers the most immersive platform to catalyse and make upskilling a household phenomenon. Interestingly, upGrad and Shark Tank India synergize in nurturing innovative mindsets and contributing to society, making this a high-value and outcome-driven proposition. India is at the epicentre of the Industrial Revolution and upGrad stands firm in the process of nation-building by offering individuals between 18 to 60 years with learning capabilities for the evolving and transformational job market. We see this opportunity as a driving force to position India as the next big talent provider and Vishwa Guru among other developing and developed countries.
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Sony LIV acquires worldwide digital rights for Marathi romance Toh Ti Ani Fuji
Film shot in Japan and India to stream exclusively on the platform from 10 April 2026.
MUMBAI: Love knows no language, but this Marathi romance is about to speak to audiences far beyond its roots and it’s doing so with a scenic detour through Japan. Sony Pictures Networks India has acquired the worldwide digital rights for the Marathi-language romance feature Toh Ti Ani Fuji (also known as Main, Woh Aur Fuji), with an exclusive direct-to-digital release on Sony Liv scheduled for 10 April 2026. Sony Pictures Networks India will retain exclusive worldwide theatrical and linear rights.
Filmed extensively in Japan and India, the film marks an unprecedented Marathi-language romance set on an international canvas. It explores how relationships evolve under the pressures of distance, time, and shifting emotional realities, using Japan not merely as a backdrop but as an emotional landscape that mirrors the characters’ inner journeys.
Written by Irawati Karnik and directed by Mohit Takalkar, the story follows a deeply passionate relationship that gradually turns toxic due to contrasting personalities, shifting priorities, and unfair emotional expectations. Seven years after their separation, the former couple unexpectedly reunite in Japan, reopening old wounds and unspoken desires while questioning whether love altered by time can ever find its way back.
Producer Shiladitya Bora said the partnership with Sony Pictures Networks India reflects the growing belief that “regional is the new mainstream.” He added that the film’s multi-language digital release on Sony LIV will help it connect with newer audiences across India and the world.
Director Mohit Takalkar described the film as an exploration of how love changes in today’s urban world, shaped by ambition, geography, and the pressure to evolve. “It began as a very personal exploration of relationships, and to see it reaching a wider audience feels deeply satisfying,” he noted.
Actors Lalit Prabhakar and Mrinmayee Godbole highlighted the film’s intimate yet universal take on love, separation, and rediscovery. Godbole particularly praised how filming in Japan added a global dimension while keeping the story deeply personal.
From a toxic romance that travels from India to Japan and back, Toh Ti Ani Fuji promises an emotionally layered story that feels both specific and universal. For Sony LIV viewers, this first-of-its-kind Marathi film offers a chance to experience love, loss, and second chances with a refreshing international flavour.
The film streams exclusively on Sony LIV from 10 April 2026.
