‘Give up your dreams, work overtime’: Shark Tank India Season 5 teaser goes viral
Shark Tank India has announced its fifth season with a teaser that has already stirred social media chatter. Released by SonyLiv on 25 June 2025, the teaser is both a call for registrations and a satirical critique of India’s overbearing corporate work culture—most notably taking aim at Infosys founder Narayana Murthy’s controversial "70-hour work week" comment.
The teaser video, shared on Instagram, features fictional CEOs whining about their employees leaving to start their own ventures. One CEO complains about missing golf because his staff isn’t there to carry his bags, while another laments the inconvenience of taking shared helicopter rides. These exaggerated scenarios mock the entitlement and dependency of top executives on overworked employees.
The voiceover in the video is laden with sarcasm:
“You can change (your bosses’) lives. So, please work overtime. Sacrifice your personal life, your hobbies, and your start-up dreams. Work 70 hours for your bosses, at least until AI doesn’t replace you.”
The caption on the post reads:
“Stay loyal – keep turning your millionaire bosses into billionaires. Shark Tank India Season 5 registrations are now open, but don’t register.”
This direct satire is aimed at the work culture often glorified by top business leaders, including Narayana Murthy. Murthy had previously stirred debate by stating that Indians should commit to working 70 hours a week and voiced disappointment over the decline of six-day work weeks. He also dismissed the modern idea of “work-life balance.”
Shark Tank India’s teaser flips this sentiment on its head, implicitly urging viewers to challenge exploitative systems and consider building something of their own. In the past, several "sharks" from the show have criticised Murthy’s remark, calling it “crazy” and “unsustainable.”
How to register for Shark Tank India Season 5:
Those interested in pitching their business ideas must:
Visit the Shark Tank India section on SonyLiv's official website
Fill out the registration form with personal, business, and product details
Submit supporting documents or pitch videos, as required
The teaser, although sarcastic in tone, ultimately inspires aspiring entrepreneurs to reject toxic workplaces and take control of their ambitions. With season 5 promising a fresh wave of innovation and investment opportunities, the show appears to be doubling down on its core message: invest in yourself, not just your employer’s bottom line.