Anupam Mittal, a judge on Shark Tank India, recently revealed his battles with anxiety during his 20s in a recent interview. Take a look!
Anupam Mittal, a prominent presence on the reality show Shark Tank India, stands out as one of its most impressive Sharks. As a highly successful entrepreneur, he adeptly balances his business endeavors with personal enjoyment. Anupam often engages his audience by sharing insights into both his professional achievements and personal experiences, fostering a deep connection with them.
Recently, on the hit business reality show Shark Tank India Season 3, Anupam reflected on its success. Additionally, he opened up about his challenges and battles with anxiety during his 20s in a recent interview.
Anupam Mittal opens up about Shark Tank India 3
Reflecting on the success of Shark Tank India Season 3, Mittal expressed his delight at the overwhelming response the show has received, labeling it the best season yet.
In an interview with Ranveer Allahbadia, he remarked, “Abhi Shark Tank India khatam kiya humne, it has been received very well. The best season so far, I think toh maza aaya.” (We just finished Shark Tank India, and it’s been a hit. I think it’s been the best season yet, so I had a lot of fun.)
Despite the triumph of the show, Mittal finds balance between his professional achievements and the joys of fatherhood, cherishing precious moments with his growing daughter.
He further stated, “Mujhe sabse bada darr yahi lagta tha ki life routine ho jaegi. Matlab Subah uthu, breakfast karo, vahi kaam karo roz or so jao and that scared the shit out of me.” (My biggest fear was that life would become routine. You know, wake up, have breakfast, do the same work every day, and go to sleep – that scared me.)
With the fame gained from Shark Tank India and his social media presence, Mittal felt a fresh spark in life. “Shark Tank ki vajah se zindagi kaafi interesting hui hai.” (After Shark Tank, life’s more interesting now),” he shared.
Anupam Mittal on overcoming setbacks and battling anxiety and panic attacks
Anupam was asked about his major setbacks, to which he recounted losing all the money he had earned during the Dotcom boom in his twenties. The recession that followed dealt an even heavier blow, and it took him years to recover from it.
Reflecting on his mental health struggles during tough times, he shared that while working in the US during the Dotcom crisis, he felt overwhelmed and had his first panic attack. He described it as, “Panic attack ek aisi cheeze hai, agar aapne experience nahi kiya toh bhagwan chaahe aap kabhi nahi karo.” (A panic attack is something that, if you haven’t experienced, may God forbid you never do.)
He found the experience absolutely terrifying, feeling as if the walls were closing in and he couldn’t catch his breath. Despite appearing composed on the outside, internally, he felt like a raging volcano. He expressed a hope that nobody else has to endure such a frightening ordeal.
Anupam Mittal opens up on the importance of seeking help and therapy
Anupam discussed his journey of understanding anxiety, acknowledging his initial feelings of helplessness, particularly as someone who is naturally inclined to solve problems. He described feeling worthless and like a failure. Anupam highlighted that individuals with a higher baseline anxiety may be more susceptible to panic attacks, often mistaking them for normal feelings.
Reflecting on his experiences, he noted, “Throughout my life, my baseline anxiety has been higher than others.” However, he also learned that anxiety could serve as a useful tool. Seeking help, Anupam started seeing a therapist and continues to prioritize therapy when necessary. He observed, “Achi baat yeh hai ki zyada jo creative log hote hai, and people who are driven to achieve or do something big, unke saath ye hi condition hoti hai.” (The good thing is that this condition often occurs with people who are highly creative and driven to achieve or do something big).
More about Anupam Mittal
Anupam Mittal, CEO and founder of the People Group, is known for his engaging posts on social media, where he shares captivating market trends, entrepreneurial wisdom, advice, and success narratives of startups he’s backed.
His entrepreneurial odyssey traces back to his college days, where he frequented his father’s factory, imbibing valuable insights. Later, he ventured to the United States, accumulating diverse experiences. Upon his return to India, in 1997, he embarked on his entrepreneurial journey, pioneering the online matrimonial service Sagai.com, which evolved into the renowned Shaadi.com.
About Shark Tank India 3
Shark Tank India season 3 made its debut on January 22, featuring six fresh faces alongside the returning panel from the previous season. The newcomers included Azhar Iqubal, Ronnie Screwvala, Radhika Gupta, Deepinder Goyal, Varun Dua, and Ritesh Agarwal. Alongside them, veterans like Anupam Mittal, Vineeta Singh, Aman Gupta, Peyush Bansal, Namita Thapar, and Amit Jain, who had previously appeared in earlier seasons, also made appearances.