Archive · 11 Jan 2026
Shark Tank India judges criticize naturopath's claims
On the first episode of Shark Tank India Season 5, Dr. Manoj Das pitched his natural skincare and haircare brand, Lewisia Wellness.
He introduced himself as a naturopath and aromatherapy specialist, using the title 'Doctor'.
The judges, especially Anupam Mittal and Aman Gupta, were surprised and questioned his use of the title and the claims he made about his products.
They also asked about the ratings and reviews of his products, which Dr. Das claimed were 3.5 on Amazon with 50 reviews.
The judges were skeptical about the authenticity of these reviews and the overall credibility of Dr. Das's claims.
The episode sparked a lot of discussion on social media, with some netizens alleging that Dr. Das is a scammer.
Dr. Manoj Das pitched his natural wellness brand, Lewisia Wellness, on Shark Tank India Season 5.
He introduced himself as a naturopath and aromatherapy specialist, using the title 'Doctor'.
Judges questioned his use of the title and the authenticity of his product claims.
Dr. Das claimed his products had a 3.5 rating on Amazon with 50 reviews.
The judges were skeptical about the authenticity of the reviews and the overall credibility of Dr. Das's claims.
- Who
- Dr. Manoj Das, founder of Lewisia Wellness, and Shark Tank India judges
- What
- Controversial pitch and criticism of Dr. Manoj Das's claims
- When
- 7 January 2024
- Where
- Shark Tank India Season 5, Episode 1
- Why
- Dr. Manoj Das's use of the title 'Doctor' and his product claims were questioned by the judges
- Pitch Amount
- ₹1 crore
- Equity Offered
- 1%
- Claimed Annual Sales
- ₹5 crore
- Amazon Rating
- 3.5
- Total Reviews
- 50