Karan Johar and Malaika Arora’s Comparison of a ‘Pitch to Get Rich’ Contestant to Shashi Tharoor Sparks Reactions

In a recent episode of the fashion-entrepreneur reality show “Pitch To Get Rich,” airing on JioHotstar, judges Karan Johar and Malaika Arora drew attention by comparing a contestant to the prominent Congress MP, Shashi Tharoor. During the contestant’s presentation, Karan Johar humorously asked if anyone had ever mentioned his resemblance to Tharoor, to which Malaika Arora added, “You look like him and even speak like him.” This segment quickly gained traction on social media, even reaching Shashi Tharoor himself. The politician responded with his characteristic wit, tweeting, “Must say to Karan Johar and Malaika Arora that it’s clearly been too long since they’ve met me.” The comparison elicited a strong reaction from fans who defended Tharoor, praising his “Emperor of Suave” persona. Comments ranged from playful suggestions that Karan and Malaika needed an “eye test” to playful invitations for Tharoor to reconnect with them soon. “Pitch To Get Rich,” a production by Dharmatic Entertainment and the Fashion Entrepreneur Fund, aims to be India’s premier fashion-focused reality show, featuring 14 entrepreneurs pitching their brands to judges like Johar, Arora, and Manish Malhotra, with celebrity guests such as Sara Ali Khan, Ananya Panday, Akshay Kumar, and Saif Ali Khan making appearances.