One of the most captivating pitches on Shark Tank India 4 came from the founders of Dorabi, a sustainable fashion brand. Ashima Batra, along with her family, presented their hand-dyed fabric business, leaving many sharks thoroughly impressed. Recently, Ashima took to Reddit for an Ask Me Anything session, addressing several queries about the reality show. She clarified why they seemed to ignore Ritesh Agarwal’s offer and tackled speculation about Anupam Mittal’s investment being influenced by her appearance.
During the AMA, a user questioned why they had overlooked Ritesh. Reflecting on that moment, Ashima explained that she had been wondering about the same. She stated, “Trust me, I have been thinking about this question myself.” She admitted that when multiple sharks were competing for the deal, it was intimidating to intervene. When Anupam countered the offer from two sharks, she assumed that Ritesh had stepped back. It was only after the episode aired that she understood his intentions. She acknowledged that his clarification made her certain that there was no deliberate ignoring. “Thank God,” she concluded.
Another user brought up the discussion on Reddit that suggested Anupam invested in Dorabi because of Ashima’s looks. Responding to this, she dismissed the speculation with humor, saying, “Because they think he invests in pretty girls? Lol, yeah, I read that.” She pointed out that if that were all it took to secure funding, her life would be significantly easier. However, she emphasized that receiving crores in investment is far more complex. The entire process is rigorous and involves an in-depth evaluation that happens off-camera. She called the theory “wildly wrong” and noted that entrepreneurs undergo six months of an exhaustive selection process before they even reach the sharks.
Ashima also shared that their pitch lasted one hour and forty-five minutes, though much of it was edited for the final episode. She revealed an interesting detail about Aman Gupta’s role in inspiring the expansion of Dorabi’s men’s collection. She noted that Aman had shown genuine enthusiasm for the brand’s male fashion line and had even joked about becoming its ambassador. Ashima appreciated his involvement, stating, “I think Aman has such a great face value, and he imbibes the core philosophy of Dorabi so well.” She confirmed that they were now accelerating the men’s collection because of his interest.
Dorabi secured an investment of Rs 1 crore from Anupam Mittal and Aman Gupta for four percent equity. Ashima’s AMA session provided fans with behind-the-scenes insights into the Shark Tank experience, clarifying misunderstandings and shedding light on the rigorous process that goes into securing an investment.