Mamaearth’s Ghazal Alag exits, introduces husband Varun Alagh as new judge, who is he?
Ghazal Alagh expressed her excitement by referring to Varun as ‘Father Earth’ and said that her husband will be part of the judging panel of Shark Tank India 5.
Shark Tank India 5 will hit the screens soon with a new jury member. Ghazal Alagh, who appeared in the first season of Shark Tank India, announced that her husband Varun Alagh will join the fifth season of the show. Recently, the makers of the show released a promo featuring Ghazal, who refers to Varun as ‘Father Earth’ and expresses excitement that his wife will be part of the judging panel of Shark Tank India 5.
“My role is a little different this time. I’m not here to mentor the founders. I will mentor a particular shark. You are about to encounter a very big surprise. You will see ‘Papa Earth’, not ‘Mama Earth’,” he said in the promotion. “New season, new promotion, new Shark! Welcome aboard, Varun Alagh. Shark Tank India Season 5 is coming soon,” Shark Tank India’s official X handle wrote.
Who is Varun Alagh?
Varun Alagh is the CEO and co-founder of Honasa Consumer. He joined the investor panel for the new season of Shark Tank India. He is the husband of former judge Ghazal Alag. Varun’s company is also the force behind some of India’s most influential personal care brands such as Mamaearth, The Derma Co, Aqualogica and Ayuga.
Speaking about joining Shark Tank India, Varun shared, “India’s entrepreneurial landscape is at a powerful inflection point, fueled by bold, new-age founders who are reshaping industries and redefining passion. This wave of innovation is not only inspiring; it is shaping the next chapter of India’s growth story. Shark Tank India empowers entrepreneurs to think bigger. I am excited to join this season of Shark Tank India and support ideas that can transform categories and elevate communities.”
New season, new style, new Shark! Welcome aboard Varun Alagh.
Season 5 of Shark Tank India is coming soon.#SharkTankIndia #SharkTankIndiaSeason5 pic.twitter.com/SOIzYbhbKl— Shark Tank India (@sharktankindia) 19 November 2025
Shark Tank India 5 jury members
Along with Varun Alagh, Aman Gupta, Anupam Mittal, Namita Thapar, Vineeta Singh, Kunal Bahl and Mohit Yadav will also participate in the 5th season of Shark Tank India. The premiere date of the series has not been announced yet.
