Shark Tank India: 'Naturopath' Manoj Das grilled by Sharks, drops 'Dr' title after backlash

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Moneycontrol•13-01-2026, 14:24
Shark Tank India: 'Naturopath' Manoj Das grilled by Sharks, drops 'Dr' title after backlash
- •Manoj Das, a naturopath and aromatherapy specialist, pitched his brand Lewisia Wellness on Shark Tank India Season 5.
- •Sharks Anupam Mittal and Aman Gupta questioned his use of the 'Dr' prefix, fearing it could mislead customers.
- •Das claimed the title was due to his aromatherapy specialization, but Mittal found the explanation unacceptable.
- •Concerns escalated when Das revealed low Amazon ratings (3.5 stars from 50 reviews) despite high sales claims.
- •Following public backlash and criticism from medical professionals like AIIMS-trained neurologist Dr Rahul Chawla, Das removed the 'Dr' prefix and reportedly deleted his social media profile.
Why It Matters: Influencer Manoj Das faced severe scrutiny on Shark Tank India for misleading use of 'Dr' title.
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