Shark Tank India 5 Erupts in Drama: Aman Gupta's 'Gurgaon' Threat & Anupam Mittal's Cheque Ultimatum
The latest episode of Shark Tank India 5 delivered high-voltage entertainment as a healthcare startup pitch descended into chaos, featuring heated exchanges between sharks Aman Gupta and Anupam Mittal. The entrepreneurs behind Cosmo, a healthcare app for gated communities, found themselves at the center of a bidding war that turned personal and confrontational.
The Cosmo Healthcare Pitch: Revolutionizing Community Medical Services
The entrepreneurial team comprising Dr. Shivansh Bhalla, Atul Jain, and Himanshu Mewara presented their innovative healthcare platform designed specifically for residential societies. Their comprehensive solution integrates multiple medical services under one digital umbrella, including:
- Emergency ambulance access with single-button activation
- Virtual consultations with doctors and nurses
- Laboratory test bookings and medicine delivery
- Neighborhood alert systems for health emergencies
Operating on a subscription model ranging from Rs. 99 to Rs. 299 per family, Cosmo currently serves communities in Ludhiana and Hyderabad with plans for nationwide expansion. The founders emphasized their unique approach of not taking commissions from hospitals, instead generating revenue through partnerships with pharmacies and diagnostic labs.
The Intense Shark Bidding War and Negotiation Chaos
What began as a promising pitch quickly escalated into one of the season's most memorable confrontations. All five sharks – Kunal Bahl, Anupam Mittal, Kanika Tekriwal, Aman Gupta, and Mohit Jain – expressed strong interest in the Rs. 25 crore valued company seeking Rs. 1 crore for 4% equity.
The negotiation dynamics took a dramatic turn when:
- Anupam Mittal and Kanika Tekriwal jointly offered Rs. 1 crore for 10% equity
- Aman Gupta and Mohit Jain presented an identical offer
- Kunal Bahl made a solo bid with the same terms
The pitchers' preference for Anupam, Kanika, and Kunal triggered visible frustration from Aman Gupta, setting the stage for explosive exchanges.
Ultimatums, Threats, and the Final Deal
The negotiation reached its boiling point when Anupam Mittal issued a dramatic ultimatum, threatening to tear his cheque if the entrepreneurs didn't accept his offer within 60 seconds. Simultaneously, tensions flared between Aman Gupta and Kanika Tekriwal when Aman dismissed Kanika's industry connections claim with a sharp retort.
As the pitchers requested thinking time and ultimately rejected Aman and Mohit's offer, Aman Gupta's reaction became increasingly confrontational. The deal was finally sealed at Rs. 1 crore for 9% equity with Anupam, Kanika, and Kunal as investors.
The episode's most memorable moment came during the closing segment when a visibly miffed Aman Gupta told the departing entrepreneurs, "Tu Gurgaon mein ghus ke dikha" (Show me by entering Gurgaon). When the pitchers attempted to thank him for his offer, he jokingly yet pointedly responded, "Shut up" as they exited the tank.
This episode highlighted not just the competitive investment landscape but also the intense personal dynamics that can emerge when passionate entrepreneurs meet determined investors in the high-stakes environment of Shark Tank India.
