A recent episode of Netflix’s The Great Indian Kapil Show brought together some of India’s biggest entrepreneurial names—Aman Gupta (boAt), Ghazal Alagh (MamaEarth), Ritesh Agarwal (OYO), and Vijay Shekhar Sharma (Paytm)—for a blend of laughter, candid stories, and business insights. Their appearance is being celebrated widely across Indian social media as a sign that startup founders are now recognized alongside Bollywood and cricket celebrities.
Aman Gupta: “Entrepreneurs Can Also Be Celebrities”
After the episode aired, Aman Gupta posted an emotional message reflecting on his journey from a hopeful 20-year-old to national recognition. He wrote:
“Entrepreneurs can also be celebrities as entrepreneurship is now being celebrated. Now, you can see me and other amazing Indian entrepreneurs on The Kapil Sharma Show. This is an extremely heartwarming moment for the 20 year old Aman. “
“Kyoki India mein celebrity ka matlab hamesha sirf do cheezein raha hai : Cricket ya Bollywood…Entrepreneurs ne kabhi socha bhi nahi tha ki logon ka itna pyaar milna possible hai. And start up stories and experiences can also be as cool as Sixers and Blockbusters. And I loved being there on the show. Pls do watch it. Streaming now on Netflix.”
Aman’s post spoke to the pride and surprise founders like him feel, seeing the Indian public now embrace entrepreneurs in a big way. During the show, he credited Archana Puran Singh’s infectious laughter with helping boAt earbuds pass noise cancellation testing—a joke that had the audience and Archana in splits.
Aman Gupta’s Linkedin post:
He also humorously mimicked business gurus, shared stories of facing rejection, and highlighted how attitudes toward him changed after success—”Wo bhao bhi nhi dete the… but as soon as I found success, they turned around and said, ‘Come here my beta.'”
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Ghazal Alagh: “Laughed Until My Stomach Hurt!”
Ghazal Alagh of MamaEarth also shared her excitement on social media:
“Laughed until my stomach hurt, that’s the amount of fun we all had on the set of The Great Indian Kapil Show! I haven’t laughed this hard in a long time, and all the credit goes to Kapil and his talented team. It was an absolute pleasure to be a part of India’s biggest comedy show! Tune in this Saturday to watch all the madness on Netflix.”
Ghazal Alagh’s Linkedin post:
On the episode, Ghazal fielded jokes from Kapil about celebrity brand ambassadors, with Kapil asking if bringing in Shilpa Shetty was meant to help convince fathers to buy baby care products. She responded with good humor, highlighting the storytelling and branding strategies behind MamaEarth’s success.
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Highlights and Takeaways from the Episode
- The show was packed with witty banter: Kapil, Aman, Ghazal, Ritesh, and Vijay shared anecdotes about their brands, family reactions, and early failures.
- Aman’s quip, “Dhanda karne ka ek hi fanda, kabhi na hona sharminda,” and his playful Sidhu impression, had the audience roaring.
- Archana Puran Singh was humorously credited for the success of boAt headphones, with her laughter jokingly used as “R&D factory noise cancellation testing.”
- OYO’s Ritesh Agarwal shared how people mispronounced his company’s name as “YoYo,” leading to a running joke about Honey Singh wanting a share of the profits.
- Audience participation included a fan asking for an app to track her husband, sparking more jokes about privacy and technology.
- Comic regulars Sunil Grover (as Diamond Raja), Krushna, and Kiku brought their own flair, with dances and skits keeping the momentum high.
- The entrepreneurs not only shared professional wisdom but revealed their personal side, discussing how success changed public perceptions of them.
Why This Episode Matters
This crossover of business and entertainment reflects a shift in Indian culture: entrepreneurs are now being celebrated in mainstream media, breaking the mold of only cricketers or film stars finding national fame. Startup founders sharing their stories, challenges, and jokes on a platform like Kapil Sharma’s show captures the imagination of millions—and further fuels India’s growing fascination with business success.
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