India builds in every lane—from kirana counters to campus labs—and Ideabaaz brings those builders to prime time. Launching 25 October 2025, this new Zee TV non-fiction show invites aspiring founders from Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities to pitch bold ideas to a panel of investing “Titans” for capital + mentorship. Think crisp pitches, tough questions, and real deals sealed on camera. It’s business television tuned to Bharat’s hustle.
If you’re mapping your festive watchlist, park Ideabaaz at the top and browse our wider TV Shows hub to line up what you’ll follow it with—then come straight back here for everything you need before premiere night.
What is Ideabaaz?
Ideabaaz is a startup reality TV series where first-time founders walk in with real fixes—products, prototypes, or services aimed at problems in their own communities. They get only a few minutes to earn a yes: spell out the problem, show the solution, say what makes it different, prove how it makes money, and ask clearly for what they need—equity, valuation, and the cheque size. The panel of Titans responds with offers, counters, or hard passes. There’s no pageantry; there’s a business proposition, and there’s a decision.
The format—highlights at a glance
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Pitch → Interrogation → Negotiation → Outcome: a clean arc designed for clarity and stakes.
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Mentorship built in: beyond cheques, Titans offer go-to-market, brand recognition, and distribution guidance.
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Bharat focus: founders from Tier-2/Tier-3 geographies get national visibility without sanding off their context.
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Deal hygiene: numbers, margins, ROI, and proof of demand are front and centre; soft talk won’t carry a weak model.
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Tagline, distilled: Idea aapka, paisa humara. The promise is in the equation.
Host & Titans: The Faces Across the Table
- Host: Pratik Gandhi. He keeps the room steady, trims long pitches, and explains tricky terms so everyone can follow along.
- Titans: Arjun Vaidya, Jimmy Mistry, Sandesh Sharda, Anupam Bansal, Shaili Chopra, Archana Jahagirdar, Priyanka Salot, Rishab Mariwala, Pawan Jaggi, and Simron Mhapatra. Between them, you get experience across home-grown brands, retail, tech, media, and manufacturing. Expect differentiated cheques and sharp sector POVs.
- Director: Kailash Gandhi helms the series, favouring legible staging (whiteboards, unit economics on screen) over theatrics.
Together, they turn a TV pitch into a mini boardroom—firm, fair, and fast.
Expected Premiere Details (TV + digital)
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Premiere date: 25 October 2025
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Telecast (weekend band): Zee TV Sat–Sun, 6:30 PM (simul-stream on ZEE5 at 6:30 PM with multi-language feeds)
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Regional telecast bands (Sat–Sun):
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Zee Bangla 11:00 PM
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Zee Tamil 11:00 PM ·
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Zee Telugu 11:00 PM
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Zee Kannada 10:30 PM
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Zee Keralam 10:30 PM
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Zee Marathi 5:00 PM
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Zee Sarthak (Odia) 5:00 PM
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Zee Punjabi 6:00 PM
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Audio languages: Hindi (with seven-language telecast availability)
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Age rating: UA 13+
Why Ideabaaz is Different From Other Non-Fiction Formats
Where many reality shows chase spectacle, Ideabaaz chases execution. The drama here is in the numbers: CAC vs. LTV, unit cost vs. retail price, break-even timelines, and real-world distribution. The emotional hook isn’t a backstory montage—it’s a founder defending valuation with clarity. You’ll see negotiations that teach: when to protect equity, when to accept mentorship-heavy deals, and when to walk away. For viewers, that’s free, repeatable playbook value.
What to Watch Ideabaaz for:
Even before launch day, the cut-downs make the intent clear:
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Problem statements in one sentence (no viral fluff).
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Table-stakes proof (pilot revenues, test cohorts, or purchase orders).
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Panel split votes that force sharper counter-offers.
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Post-deal roadmaps teased on screen: supply chain, brand, or tech sprints.
The editorial choice is consistent—outcome over optics.
What “Bharat ka apna startup manch” looks like in practice
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Access: cameras go where capital rarely goes—district towns, industrial clusters, college labs.
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Speed: the show compresses months of investor meetings into minutes of precise questioning.
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Signal: nationwide visibility that can convert into distributor calls, vendor partnerships, and talent pipelines the morning after a pitch airs.
Sample Problems the Show is Built to Reward
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A low-cost device that increases shelf-life for kirana perishables.
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A rural mobility hack lowering the last-mile delivery cost per order;
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A healthtech plug-in that turns paper workflows into billables at small clinics.
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A materials innovation replacing imports in a price-sensitive category.
Each has measurable unit economics and a real addressable market—the currency that matters on this floor.
How to watch Ideabaaz (clean checklist)
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Set a reminder for 25 Oct, 6:30 PM.
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Pick your feed (Hindi + seven regional telecasts).
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Watch with notes if you’re a builder—capture Titan questions; apply them to your own deck.
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Rewatch segments for negotiation structure: anchor → counter → bundle (capital + mentorship) → close.
Call to action
Watch Ideabaaz on Zee TV and ZEE5 from 25th Oct. If you’re a founder, treat each pitch as a masterclass. If you’re a viewer, treat each deal as a story about how ideas become businesses. Either way, India’s next chapter of innovation makes its case here.
FAQs: Ideabaaz (quick answers)
Q1: What is Ideabaaz about?
A startup reality show where entrepreneurs from Tier-2/3 India pitch to a panel of Titans for funding and mentorship.
Q2: When does Ideabaaz start?
25 October 2025; weekend telecast bands with a 6:30 PM Zee TV premiere and simultaneous digital stream.
Q3: Who is the host of Ideabaaz?
Pratik Gandhi hosts, guiding pitches and breaking down terms for viewers.
Q4: Who are the Ideabaaz Titans?
Ans: Arjun Vaidya, Jimmy Mistry, Sandesh Sharda, Anupam Bansal, Shaili Chopra, Archana Jahagirdar, Priyanka Salot, Rishab Mariwala, Pawan Jaggi, Simron Mhapatra—investors across sectors such as FMCG, retail, media, and tech.
Q5: Is Ideabaaz a Zee TV new non-fiction show or a digital original?
Ans: It’s a Zee TV reality show with same-time streaming on ZEE5.
Q6: In which languages can I watch Ideabaaz?
Ans: Telecast is available in seven languages alongside the primary Hindi feed; regional channels carry dedicated time bands.
Bio of Author: Gayatri Tiwari is an experienced digital strategist and entertainment writer, bringing 20+ years of content expertise to one of India’s largest OTT platforms. She blends industry insight with a passion for cinema to deliver engaging, trustworthy perspectives on movies, TV shows and web series.
