Shark Tank: Anupam Mittal, Aman Gupta ask 'Naturopath' Manoj Das ‘Tum kya kaand karne aaye ho?’ after allegedly fooling customers, pitcher drops ‘Dr’ title, deletes profile
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Moneycontrol13-01-2026, 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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