Actor and entrepreneur Suniel Shetty is looking forward to the second season of Bharat Ke Super Founders after witnessing the inspiring journeys of entrepreneurs in its first edition. Speaking about the show's growing response and the business ideas emerging from different parts of India, Suniel said he was particularly excited by the talent coming from smaller towns and villages. He believes the platform is giving aspiring entrepreneurs an opportunity to turn their dreams into successful businesses while addressing real challenges faced by the country.
Talking about the founders featured in the new season, Suniel Shetty said, "Weaving your own destiny—I think that is exactly what is happening. We saw it with the founders in Season One, and we are just as excited about Season Two." He described the ideas presented this time as unbelievable, pointing out that entrepreneurs from smaller towns and villages are developing solutions in areas such as deep tech, artificial intelligence, agriculture and livestock management. He also revealed that applications have grown significantly, from approximately 1,000 to 2,000 founders in the first season to around 4,000 to 5,000 this time. According to him, investor interest has also increased considerably.
When asked about the risk involved in bringing together so many investors and entrepreneurs, Suniel said he believes India has always been a country of dreamers, but people's confidence in turning those dreams into business opportunities has grown. "Previously, we didn't really believe in those dreams, but that has changed now. Now, we believe in them; we see them as business opportunities," he explained. He added that the success of the show depends largely on the founders and the quality of their ventures. For him, the most important outcome is seeing entrepreneurs receive the support and investment they need to move forward.
Suniel also explained why he agreed to become part of a reality show centred on business pitches and entrepreneurial mentoring. Speaking about his connection with India's heartland, he said, "I love India—I love its heartland." He recalled his own connection with a small village and said that visiting smaller towns and exploring different parts of the country helps him reconnect with his roots. He enjoys understanding people's lives, ambitions and challenges. Describing himself as a people person, he emphasised that respect should never depend on whether someone is successful or struggling. "Success or failure—it makes no difference to me; I will always respect the individual, because that's how I was raised," he said.
The actor further revealed that he had made his expectations clear when the show's team approached him. He did not want to become a judgmental mentor or turn the programme into a drama-driven reality show. "I made one thing clear right from the start: I would not judge anyone. I'm not some 'master' qualified to pass judgment on others," Suniel said. He wanted the freedom to listen to suggestions, understand each entrepreneur's journey and follow his own instincts. He also admitted that during the first season, he experienced a little FOMO while watching the founders' journeys and the work being done on the platform. This time, he was happy to be directly involved.
Taking his association a step further, Suniel revealed that he has decided to invest in the founders whose pitches he supports. "I've made it clear this time that if I say 'yes' to a pitch, I'll also invest—which is a first for any show, as the mentor himself will be investing," he said. He further shared that he has already invested in three or four founders, particularly those working in farming and indigenous, homegrown concepts. For Suniel, these ventures represent the potential of India's own communities and resources. As Bharat Ke Super Founders enters its second season, he believes the real success of the programme will be measured by the achievements of its entrepreneurs. As he put it, "I don't define the success of our show by TRPs or viewership numbers; the true success of our show lies in the success of our founders."