Updated On: 23 February, 2026 05:03 PM IST | Mumbai | Shruti Sampat
Neha Marda described pitching Phitku on Shark Tank India as nerve wracking yet empowering, comparing the preparation to board exams. Calling it deeply personal, she said securing a deal from Anupam Mittal and Aman Gupta felt like validation, not celebrity advantage

Neha Marda in Shark Tank India
Balika Vadhu actress Neha Marda recently stepped into the entrepreneurial spotlight as she featured on Shark Tank India with her brand Phitku. In an exclusive chat with Midday, the actress opened up about her journey inside the tank, calling it both overwhelming and transformative.
“My experience in the tank was absolutely amazing. Though before I landed there, it was a roller coaster for me,” she admitted. Neha revealed that pitching a business was never something she had envisioned for herself. “It is not the kind of space that I've always dreamt of or I was always prepared to pitch my business in front of anybody.”