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Shark Tank’s Namita Thapar defends namaz health reel, says she also covered Hindu practices
Updated On: 20 April, 2026 05:51 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Namita Thapar responded to backlash over her namaz health benefits video, saying, “I don’t care about the hate.” She clarified she has also made reels on Hindu practices and stressed her focus on promoting wellness across religions

Namita Thapar
Namita Thapar, known for her stint on Shark Tank India as a shark on the panel, recently addressed backlash she received after sharing a video about the health benefits of namaz. The clip, intended to highlight wellness aspects of the practice, quickly went viral but also attracted criticism from a section of social media users.
Namita Thapar issues clarification
Responding to the trolling, Namita made it clear that she would not be discouraged. She said, “I don’t care about the hate,” firmly standing by her intent behind the video. According to her, the reel was created purely from a health and wellness perspective, focusing on the physical and mental benefits associated with the movements involved in namaz.
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