*Will Gappu's musical pitch strike a deal with the sharks on Shark Tank India 5*
For Anirban Bhattacharya, Gappu is not just a brand; it is a promise kept, a legacy restored. As he stepped onto the stage of Shark Tank India Season 5, he carried with him a journey that began in the narrow lanes of Kolkata, where he watched his father craft musical instruments with devotion before the business was forced to shut down. When hardship struck, Anirban sold newspapers to support his family, but he never lost his connection with rhythm and sound. At 21, he built his first Kahón as a hobby, unknowingly laying the foundation for what would one day become Gappu.
Founded in 2021 with co-founder Pallab Ghosh, Gappu creates easy-to-learn percussion instruments designed to make music accessible to everyone. Stepping onto Shark Tank India Season 5 with an ask of ₹30 lakh for 1% equity, the founders didn’t just pitch, they turned the stage into a jam session, with the Sharks diving into rhythm and music, transforming the moment into a celebration of sound and simplicity.
Reflecting on their journey, the founders shared, “Shark Tank India Season 5 felt like a full-circle moment for us. Gappu is our way of bringing my father’s legacy back to life while making percussion easy and joyful for anyone who wants to learn. This isn’t just about instruments, it’s about keeping a dream alive, one beat at a time.”
*Shark Tank India Season 5 is streaming on Sony LIV at 8 PM and airing on Sony Entertainment Television at 10 PM.*
