Archive · 6 Jan 2026
Shark Tank India Rejects Manoj Das
A man named Manoj Das went on Shark Tank India to ask for money for his company, Lewisia Wellness.
He said his products could cure all diseases and were made from natural ingredients.
The Sharks, who are investors, were very upset.
They said his claims were not true and that his products had chemicals.
They called him a fraud and said he was misleading people.
All the Sharks decided not to invest in his company.
One of them, Anupam Mittal, even warned him that he could go to jail for his actions.
The Sharks said his videos on social media were provocative and that he was taking advantage of people's insecurities.
Manoj said he uses the title 'Dr.'
because of his experience, but the Sharks said that was not right.
Manoj Das pitched his aromatherapy and naturopathy brand Lewisia Wellness on Shark Tank India Season 5.
He claimed his products could cure all diseases and were made from natural, chemical-free ingredients.
The Sharks questioned his claims, pointing out that his products contained chemicals and he had no clinical studies to back his assertions.
All Sharks opted out, calling his pitch fraudulent, unethical, and baseless.
Anupam Mittal warned Manoj that he could face jail time for his actions.
- Who
- Manoj Das, founder of Lewisia Wellness
- What
- Controversial pitch on Shark Tank India Season 5
- When
- During the ongoing Season 5 of Shark Tank India
- Where
- On the Shark Tank India show
- Why
- Manoj's claims of curing all diseases and using natural ingredients were deemed fraudulent by the Sharks
Manoj Das
Shark Tank India
Use of 'Dr.' Title
Manoj Das
Manoj Das claims the 'Dr.' title is based on 25 years of experience in naturopathy and aromatherapy, not a formal medical degree.
Shark Tank India
The Sharks argue that using the 'Dr.' title without a registered medical qualification is fraudulent and misleading.
Product Claims
Manoj Das
Manoj Das asserts that his products can cure all diseases and are made from natural, chemical-free ingredients.
Shark Tank India
The Sharks question the validity of these claims, pointing out that the products contain chemicals and lack clinical studies.
Business Ethics
Manoj Das
Manoj Das defends his business practices, emphasizing his experience and content creation strategies.
Shark Tank India
The Sharks find his business practices unethical, accusing him of misleading consumers and playing on their insecurities.
- Pitcher
- Manoj Das
- Company
- Leusia Wellness
- Ask
- Rs 1 crore for 1% equity
- Sharks
- Anupam Mittal, Aman Gupta, Kunal Bahl, Namita Thapar, Mohit Yadav
- Claims
- Products cure all diseases, natural ingredients, chemical-free
- Reaction
- Sharks called it fraud, unethical, and baseless
- Outcome
- All sharks opted out, Anupam warned of jail time
- Title Controversy
- Manoj Das uses 'Dr.' title based on experience, not formal medical qualification
- Product Categories
- Skin Affairs, Wellness Beat
- Business Valuation
- Rs 100 crore
Sources
Shark Tank India 5: Angry Anupam Mittal warns ‘fraud’ pitcher of jail time, Kunal Bahl urges no one to invest
‘Kya kaand karne aaye ho?’: Anupam Mittal slams pitcher in Shark Tank India 5's harshest rejection —Here's what happened
