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Mumbai: Viacom18 consumer products, a part of India’s media and entertainment conglomerate, with Leapster Restaurants Pvt. Ltd. announced the launch of its first Roadies Koffeehouz in Surat, marking its flagship outlet in Gujarat. Located at International Business Centre in Surat, Roadies Koffeehouz promises to be the ultimate destination that brings together Roadies enthusiasts to unwind and relax, powered by specialty coffee and freshly prepared gourmet food. Host and DJ Nikhil Chinapa, former Roadies personalities Sohail Singh Jhuti, Yukti Arora, and Abhimanyu, along with actors Devanshi Vyaas and Yuvraj Gadhvi of Colors Gujarati ‘Sorathni Mrs Singham’ fame were present at the launch. 

Spread over an area of 5000 sq ft, Roadies Koffeehouz, Surat will offer fans and visitors an exceptional dining experience with great ambience, beverage, and food which will be open 24/7. The outlet is designed with décor inspired by Roadies, including a striking neon bike. Roadies Koffeehouz offers an outdoor dining option, with an event space that makes it an ideal location for evening dates, hangouts, and corporate get-togethers. In the true Roadies spirit, it will host contests, performances and engagement activities that recognize local talent, while giving a platform for Bikers, young artists, entertainers, rappers, dancers, and comedians. 

The highlight of the franchise outlet is the beverage menu, which offers cold beverages in special cans sealed in front of customers. It will also offer a specialty coffee blend exclusively roasted for the franchise, featuring a Premium Arabica and a phenomenal naturally processed Robusta from the gorgeous hills of Coorg. Customized to the local preferences, the menu features specially curated multicuisine all-vegetarian options including plant-based protein dishes and non-onion and non-garlic options, all freshly prepared using gourmet ingredients by internationally trained chefs. 

Speaking on the launch of the first outlet in Gujarat, Viacom18 business head consumer products Sachin Puntambekar said, “The response for the Roadies Koffeehouz experiential franchise has been very encouraging, with all our current outlets gaining immense popularity across cities. Surat, with its incredible fanbase, was the next most inevitable destination for us. We will soon expand in Ahmedabad and Valsad, consolidating our leadership position in Gujarat, which is a key market for us. We look forward to launching around 20 outlets by the end of 2024.” 

Present at the launch, DJ Nikhil Chinapa said, “Roadies is a country-wide cultural phenomenon and Roadies Koffeehouz is an experience that will keep fans connected in a brilliant, immersive way. With such an interesting ambience and experience that brings alive the true Roadie spirit, I’m sure it will become a go-to destination for fans in Surat.”

Actor Devanshi Vyaas added, “I was delighted to be a part of the launch of an iconic franchise like Roadies Koffehouz. I would definitely recommend that all fans in Surat must visit it for the ambience, food and décor.”

Speaking on the launch, Gadhvi said, “This is the perfect place for everyone to enjoy some delectable food or some incredible coffee, or just to hangout with friends. Roadies Koffeehouz in Surat is set to be the premiere destination for youth, resonating with adventure and the quintessential Roadies vibe.”

Roadies Koffeehouz CEO and director Sahil Baweja said, “Our goal has been to capture the phenomenon that is Roadies and create a coffee and food offering that is unparalleled in its ambition for quality and taste. From our chefs to our servers, each team member has imbibed the spirit of Roadies, ensuring the flavours represent adventure and thrill and the in store experience is as entertaining, memorable and comforting. Our coffee program is led by top coffee roasters and food is made with bespoke ovens and grills ensuring no compromises on quality, speed and experience.”

Roadies Koffeehouz/Leapster Restaurants director Ankit Gupta said, “Punjab was a great start for us- with our rapid expansion to six operational and four under construction Roadies Koffeehouz outlets. We will continue our focus on profitable unit economics across Surat and hope to ride the Roadies wave across Gujarat. 

Franchise Partner for Surat Sanjay Shingala said, “I am very excited to be the first franchisee of Roadies Koffeehouz in Gujarat. The teams at Viacom18 Consumer Products and Leapster Restaurants have created a high energy outlet which is the first of its kind in Surat. We already have an overwhelming response and hope to make this the perfect destination for the youth and families.” 

With the launch of Roadies Koffeehouz in Gujarat, Viacom18 Consumer Products aims to rapidly expand in the experiential space and engage with viewers in unique ways.

Mumbai: Launched in 2021, Shark Tank, the world’s most popular business reality show, anchored its position deep in the Indian market. Produced by StudioNext, the show has had a great impact on Indian culture, helping promote an optimistic view of entrepreneurship and introduce an entirely new genre to reality entertainment audiences.

Within no time, the show became one of the top shows on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV. Now to add to this momentum, Shark Tank India comes to audiences in a new format and will be publishing the official book of the show in association with Juggernaut Books.

Targeted to fans of the show and aspiring entrepreneurs, the book features exclusive content and advice from the show’s Sharks and select participants. Packed with tips and straight talking advice, the book outlines how the Sharks have handled successes and failures.

Shark Tank India is available for pre-order on Amazon and will be published later this month across all bookstores. The book is also available on Kindle.

Sony Entertainment Television,Sony LIV, & Studio Next head Danish Khan said, “Shark Tank India is not just an entertainment show, it has had a strong impact on Indian pop-culture – making people more optimistic about entrepreneurship and the start-up ecosystem. Somewhere we feel that the show has made a tremendous contribution in shaping the entrepreneurial culture that’s spreading across India and we believe the book will further deepen this movement.”

Juggernaut Books   Publisher Chiki Sarkar saifd. “The Shark Tank India and its Sharks have inspired all of India with their experiences and advice and energy. I am delighted that we will be publishing a book that bottles this magical combination.”

Mumbai: What’s Up Wellness, a Gurugram-based wellness brand, which offers delectable gummy supplements, secured 60 lakhs in the latest episode of Shark Tank India Season 2. The startup was featured on the episode which aired on 27 February, 2022 and won investments from Aman Gupta of BoAt, Vineeta Singh of Sugar Cosmetics, and Anupam Mittal of Shaadi.com.

What’s Up Wellness co-founders Vaibhav Makhija and Sayantani Mandal, impressed the Sharks with their innovative approach to vitamins. The judges were particularly impressed with the brand’s gummies, which offer a fun and frictionless way for people across age groups to get their daily vitamin needs.

The brand currently has five crores and aims to clock around two crores of revenue per month by the end of this year. What’s Up Wellness offers three kinds of gummy supplements as of now: What’s Up Beauty Gummies for hair, skin, and nails, What’s Up Sleep Gummies for sound sleep and muscle & nerve-relaxation, and What’s Up Stress-Relief Gummies for alleviating anxiety and inducing calmness. The brand plans to launch innovative products across multiple wellness categories in the near future.

Makhija and Mandal said, “At What’s Up Wellness, we are committed to making wellness fun and frictionless for people across age groups. We are thrilled to have received such positive feedback from the Sharks and to have secured this funding. Our aim is to make wellness fun and accessible to everyone, and we believe that our gummy supplements are a step in the right direction.”

“After listening to Vaibhav’s and Sayantani business model and financial intricacies, I was impressed by their exceptional attention to detail in D2C. Their brilliant explanation of unit economics was unlike anything I’ve seen on Shark Tank before. They have a clear understanding of the path to take in order to achieve growth, and I have no doubt that they will excel in business”, said Lenskart CEO & founder Peyush Bansal.

In a surprising turn of events, Makhija and Mandali were offered more than their original ask. While they had asked for 50 lakhs, the three Sharks- Gupta, Singh and Mittal offered What’s Up Wellness a cheque of 20 lakhs each for their creative idea and hardwork in making wellness fun.

The idea for Vitamins packed in gummies immediately piqued judges’ curiosity, and the innovative idea of making wellness fun and delicious became a hit among the panel. All the judges tasted the gummies and found them intriguing which made them ask volleys of questions from the duo regarding the gummies’ constituents and functionings.

What’s Up Wellness has already secured significant investment from D2C disruptors in December last year, including Hopscotch ex COO Puneet Sehgal, Clovia co- founder Soumya Kant, Sirona Hygiene co founders Deep Bajaj and Mohit Bajaj; among other investors.

Mumbai: Colors ‘Bigg Boss 16’ has crowned MC Stan as the winner of its season. After an arduous and entertainment-filled journey, host of the show Salman Khan handed the winner’s trophy to Stan, who earned the prize money of Rs 31, 80, 000 and a Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS. Shiv Thakare and Priyanka Chahar Choudhary were the finalists who gave the winner a tough fight.

Stan is applauded as the only contestant who appeared real throughout the season. His lingo has caught on with viewers and sparked a huge feast of memes on social media. Way before his victory, he was credited with putting the community of underground rappers on the Indian map through his presence in this season. Every housemate of the season was in awe of the remarkable fan army he commanded. His commentary and observation of the housemates in his signature style were satirical and hilarious. The rapper chose the right muddas, apologised when he was on the wrong side of a fight, and gave as good as he got in a spat. His solid friendship with Thakare was admired by viewers and both were rooting for each other’s victory till the end of the season.

Talking about his victory, Stan said, “I have my ardent fans to thank for this incredible and unbelievable victory. When I entered the house, I felt like a misfit because I didn’t know how the game worked and everyone else seemed to know what they were doing. I understood the game late, but no regrets because that would not have made any difference to the way I would have conducted myself on the show. I had to unlearn many things and wage a war against my impulses. I’ve learnt the biggest life lessons here and made solid relationships with people from different walks of life. What everyone called mandali became my home away from home. I’m so proud to be part of a season that delivered on the promise of non-stop entertainment. Haq hai.”

Viacom18 chief content officer Manisha Sharma said, “At COLORS, we are committed to reinventing and innovating content and Bigg Boss’s success is a testament to the same. The season raised the bar with not just an exceptional contestant line-up but also with brand innovation and engagement. This edition witnessed distinct milestones based on viewership and social media trends. A big credit goes to the loyal fanbase the show has earned over the years and our drive to deliver non-stop entertainment. Congratulations to (insert name), for taking home this season’s trophy and winning millions of hearts.”

Colors non-fiction head Shital Iyer added, “The 16th edition of Bigg Boss brought an entirely new brand of entertainment with the ‘Master of the House’ playing the game. This season witnessed a bigger and more novel fandom with unexpected twists and turns being introduced to keep the housemates alert and the viewers on the edge of their seats. This game-changing edition has established a remarkable benchmark and set the tone for the next season. Congratulations to (insert name) for winning this season and to all the contestants who won the hearts of viewers.”

Endemol Shine India CEO Rishi Negi said, “After an eventful and entertainment-packed season, I want to congratulate all the contestants for making it a huge success! It proved why India’s most loved television phenomenon is the Bigg Boss of all reality shows. Congratulations to (insert name) for shining through the season and winning it with all they’ve got. We at Endemol Shine India are delighted to have closed the curtain on a momentous season that has commanded an incredible fandom.”