Shark Tank India 5 is more than just a show for startups. It’s also where strong bonds between the sharks shine. Among them, Vineeta Singh of Sugar Cosmetics and Namita Thapar of Emcure Pharmaceuticals are known for their deep friendship. Both have been on the show since season one, and their bond has grown stronger over the years.
Vineeta Singh Praises Namita Thapar
Recently, on Vineeta’s podcast Sugar Coated, she praised Namita in a candid and playful way. She said, “I love Namita so much. She’s the boldest, most badass friend that I have. She doesn’t care what people say. If people troll her and call her papa ki pari, she will wear a shirt with the same text. If someone asks her not to do something, she will do it 10x more.”
Namita shared the clip on Instagram and wrote, “This is the best way I have ever been introduced and no surprises as it comes from a woman I’m very close to & deeply admire. Vineeta Singh, the two of us redefine what sisterhood looks like. Often women out of their own insecurities, pull other women down through gossip or judgement. It takes kind women to lift, support, celebrate & empower other women. When this happens, it creates magic… in the form of laughter, love, support and priceless memories.”
She added, “When women come together like this, they can move mountains – for each other & for the world. Vineeta, thank you for inspiring me with your intellect, your passion for fitness, your resilience, and most importantly, your love.”
Vineeta responded warmly: “Meant every word of it. Here’s to ALL women listening to you having the courage to follow their heart and not ‘log kya kahenge’! Thank you so much for doing this. Love you.”.
About Shark Tank India 5
Season 5 of Shark Tank India premiered on January 5, 2026, on Sony Entertainment Television and SonyLIV. This season features 15 investors, mixing returning sharks – Anupam Mittal (Shaadi.com), Aman Gupta (boAt), Namita Thapar (Emcure), Vineeta Singh (SUGAR Cosmetics) and Peyush Bansal (Lenskart)with six new industry experts.
The newcomers include Varun Alagh (Honasa Consumer), Mohit Yadav (Minimalist), Kanika Tekriwal (JetSetGo), Hardik Kothiya (Rayzon Solar), Shaily Mehrotra (Fixderma) and Pratham Mittal (Masters’ Union), bringing expertise in renewable energy, aviation, wellness and more.
Hosted by Aditya Kulshreshth, this season is titled “Time Se Aage” (Ahead of Time), promising sharper pitches, higher stakes and a special Campus segment mentoring student entrepreneurs.
