Shark Tank India 5 Video Roasting Instagram 'Doctor' Manoj Das for 'Baseless' Health Claims Goes Viral

A heated pitch on Shark Tank India Season 5 has gone viral after the Sharks strongly called out wellness entrepreneur Manoj Das for using the title “Dr.” without formal medical qualifications. Das, founder of Lewisia Wellness, showcased aromatherapy and hair care products while promoting himself as a doctor online, triggering sharp criticism from the panel. Anupam Mittal led the attack, questioning the scientific basis of Das’s claims, including social media reels promising to cure genetic baldness. Mittal warned that using the ‘Dr.’ prefix without being a registered practitioner could invite serious legal trouble. Other Sharks echoed the concern. Namita Thapar termed the business unethical, while Aman Gupta said investing would be morally wrong. Kunal Bahl slammed claims of curing diseases, and Mohit Yadav accused Das of exploiting consumer insecurities. The pitch ended with no deal, sparking a wider debate on misleading health claims and influencer accountability. ‘Shark Tank India 5′: Who Is Pratham Mittal? Meet Education Reformer, Masters’ Union Founder and New Judge on the Popular Business Reality Show.

Sharks Roast Instagram ‘Doctor’ Manoj Das Over ‘Baseless’ Health Claims

These days, there are a lot of FAKE doctors selling their products on Instagram with FAKE claims.

Shark Tank cooked, fried, and roasted such fake doctors all at once! 😹 pic.twitter.com/1Zo7BTejsN

— Chota Don (@choga_don) January 10, 2026

Social Media Reacts to Shark Tank India 5 Calling Out Instagram ‘Doctor’ Manoj Das

When insecurity becomes a business model and misinformation becomes the product. Everyone is a doctor today!! https://t.co/SlY1C0CKsF

— Manisha Gautam (@manesagtm) January 10, 2026

There’s a whole ministry that’s supposed to do this but doesn’t. Because, ironically, there’s also a whole other ministry that solely exists to do the exact opposite. Quackery is India’s second biggest curse. https://t.co/eviXEfJObS

— Amit Schandillia (@Schandillia) January 10, 2026

What the F are real doctors doing about this? India is becoming a major power in the world with this kind of medical board, which can’t keep tabs on bogus medical advice? Every other person on social media is giving same BS advice.

— Shakti 🕉 🇮🇳🇺🇸 (@Shakt1_) January 10, 2026

It is ironic that television sharks are enforcing basic consumer awareness, a role that should firmly rest with @fssaiindia and the Health Ministry under @JPNadda.

A more serious concern is accountability. Is there any punitive action against individuals misusing the ‘Dr’ title…

— AP Thinks (Arvind P) (@Patel_Arvind) January 10, 2026

He removed Dr from his bio after this tweet 😭😹 pic.twitter.com/COYafic9zA

— Chota Don (@choga_don) January 10, 2026

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