Namita Thapar, renowned for her role in “Shark Tank India 3,” recently shared a post condemning the practice of women tearing each other down and advocating for sisterhood. Having made her debut at the Cannes 2024 red carpet, Namita’s presence at the prestigious event has sparked discussions online. As an Executive Director at Emcure Pharmaceuticals, Namita is not only a successful businesswoman but also an influential figure inspiring many women.
Namita Thapar’s Cannes Film Festival-inspired post on sisterhood
Taking to her LinkedIn profile, Namita Thapar shared her reflections on her Cannes experience, addressing the concerning issue of women tearing each other down, particularly within the entertainment industry. Drawing from her personal encounters at Cannes, she shed light on the unfair scrutiny faced by female celebrities, underscoring the significance of fostering sisterhood and mutual support among women.
Namita candidly expressed, “Bitchy Babes or Sisterhood? ‘Babe, Namz, you are looking gorgeous. You are truly the sweetest, let’s do lunch soon.’ She turns, moves to another friend & exclaims ‘Don’t you think Nams has got Botox & a nose job done? Success has really gone to that girl’s head!’ How many times has this happened to us, women? Where we hear women, our ‘friends,’ gossip maliciously about us? I saw this in abundance at Cannes.”
Continuing her narrative, Namita highlighted instances where female movie stars in their late 40s and 50s were unfairly criticized for their red carpet appearances and advised to seek fashion and beauty guidance from younger stars. She recounted meeting an older Indian superstar with a captivating aura, who was subjected to merciless trolling for her red carpet looks, a situation she found incredulous.
Namita lamented, “The saddest part is when most of these trollers are women! Any woman in her 40s like me can attest to how our body goes downhill (literally) in every way with every passing year, especially post-40. Knowing this & having seen the biological trauma that her aunt, mom, older sister has gone through, how can a woman be so bitchy & pull down another woman?”
https://t.co/SOLsu5cPum do read my Cannes inspired Linked in post … Bitchy Babes or Sisterhood … pic.twitter.com/UyaBhBHZFO
— Namita (@namitathapar) May 19, 2024
Namita Thapar’s reminder to change the narrative from ‘bitching’ to ‘pitching’
She concluded with a powerful call to action, advocating for sisterhood and solidarity among women. “SISTERHOOD – when women strongly support & celebrate each other! Every statistic around women in our country is pathetic.. sad… workforce participation, health, rape, you name it.”
In her closing remarks, Thapar urged her followers to envision the positive impact women could create by rallying together as a community to uplift, admire, and show compassion towards one another. She emphasized the importance of kindness and encouraged women to shift the narrative from gossip to empowerment, from “bitching” to “pitching” for each other.
Thapar’s impactful message sparked meaningful conversations online about the necessity for women to champion each other in all spheres of life. It resonated deeply with her followers, prompting a collective call to action for women to uplift and empower one another.
Notably, Namita Thapar isn’t the first Shark from Shark Tank India to grace the Cannes Film Festival. Aman Gupta, Co-founder and CMO of boAt, made headlines alongside his wife, Piya, when they debuted at the festival in 2023. Aman’s presence marked a historic moment as he became the first Indian entrepreneur to represent the nation at this esteemed global event.
More about Namita Thapar
Namita Thapar, an accomplished executive director at Emcure Pharmaceuticals, has emerged as a prominent figure as one of the Sharks on Shark Tank India. Her presence on this business reality show has significantly boosted her recognition. With her memorable one-liners like ‘Isme meri expertise nahi hai (I don’t have expertise in this),’ Thapar has made a lasting impact on the audience.
About Shark Tank India 3
The third installment of Shark Tank India debuted on January 22, featuring a revamped judging panel with six new faces joining from the previous season. Among the fresh Sharks are Azhar Iqubal, Ronnie Screwvala, Radhika Gupta, Deepinder Goyal, Varun Dua, and Ritesh Agarwal.
Moreover, previous seasons have seen the participation of Anupam Mittal, Vineeta Singh, Aman Gupta, Peyush Bansal, Namita Thapar, and Amit Jain.