Aman Gupta's epic Cannes debut... #BTS

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Aman Gupta recently became the first Indian entrepreneur to walk the Cannes red carpet. In this exclusive interview with Brut, our cameras captured his excitement and nervousness before the big moment. #Cannes2023

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00:00I am a star. I don't feel like I was born a star.

00:02Listen, I didn't find my glasses. What do I do?

00:04So that I don't get blinded, that's why people call me Kaalatee's mom.

00:07I think you guys think differently.

00:09Thank you, bro.

00:13Can we please zoom in?

00:14This was picked up by my wife.

00:16I don't know which brand is it.

00:18But she is your stylist. I could see that during the trip.

00:21You know, we were contemplating whether

00:23I should wear a tuxedo or a bandh kala.

00:26But, you know, since it's the first red carpet,

00:30the bandh kala wins.

00:31He's very picky, but he hates shopping.

00:34So I have to shop for him.

00:36But it eventually works. I know what he'll like.

00:39Aman, don't forget the Kaalateeka.

00:41Both the moms said, put Kaalateeka.

00:43Okay, so Aman, the wife has just asked you to put Kaalateeka.

00:48Why?

00:49Moms say that I shouldn't get blinded.

00:50When I used to go for exams, they used to say,

00:53eat curd and sugar before you go.

00:54Now, when there's a big event,

00:55so that I don't get blinded, that's why people call me Kaalateeka's mom.

01:00That's it, my mom.

01:01Aman, don't say that.

01:05So, Aman is getting his photoshoot done as we wait for the lift.

01:09And, feeling like a star already, Aman?

01:12I am a star. I don't feel like I was born a star.

01:14I feel like a star from day zero, bro.

01:15When you're in doubt, when you're struggling with stuff,

01:19you go back to that.

01:20Have you seen Kal Ho Na Ho?

01:22Shah Rukh Khan says,

01:24laugh, live, smile. Who knows if it's tomorrow.

01:27So for me, I enjoy every day.

01:29Like, every day is a Sunday and every day is a Monday.

01:31And, like, live life king size every day.

01:34All of us are aware that you're a big Bollywood fan.

01:37Every time there's going to be a situation in Shark Tank,

01:41you would quote movies.

01:42And now, you're going to be walking the red carpet.

01:45So, life comes full circle. Can I say that?

01:47Seriously, seriously.

01:48Aman, the first thing when you asked me when we spoke was,

01:51is it Khan, is it Can, or is it Khans?

01:54Now, you've spent two days here.

01:56You tell me, what is the pronunciation?

01:58It's Khan.

01:59Okay, sure.

02:00No, it's Khan.

02:01And the P.S. is silent.

02:02It's Khan.

02:03Sameera and I started both five years back.

02:06And just thought that we'll do right things.

02:08We'll get the right products.

02:09Never thought that we'll be the world's second largest

02:12wearable brand.

02:13Never thought that, you know,

02:15I will get an opportunity to be a shark.

02:17Never thought I will be at Khan's.

02:19As you know, I'm a Bollywood buff.

02:21And I've seen so many Bollywood celebrities

02:23walking the red carpet.

02:24Right.

02:26And there are a lot of things that you dream about.

02:28You're like,

02:29one day, we'll also leave.

02:31Yeah.

02:32That's not even it.

02:33Yeah.

02:33So, this is not even that.

02:35This is beyond that.

02:36You never know what God has planned for you, right?

02:38Entrepreneurs are the new heroes in India.

02:41What do you have to say about that?

02:42People used to say, more than entrepreneurs,

02:44you know,

02:45earlier they used to say,

02:45do government jobs,

02:47or be in corporates,

02:48or NCs,

02:50not below.

02:50But now,

02:51I mean, Indian parents

02:53don't have a problem when their kids say,

02:55I want to be an entrepreneur.

02:56Once they see me at the red carpet,

02:58there'll be millions of Indians back home

03:01who'll start dreaming big.

03:03So, Aman, you're a qualified CA.

03:06Yeah.

03:06But a lot of young entrepreneurs on Shark Tank

03:10came from very humble backgrounds.

03:12So, what is your view on degrees?

03:14You don't need a degree.

03:18You need to learn.

03:19In three years, as Aamir Khan says,

03:21there is learning everywhere around.

03:23Like, I have learnt a lot from my failures.

03:26I want people to learn from my failures.

03:29Fabulous.

03:30And Aman,

03:31you're walking with Priya, your wife.

03:33Yeah.

03:33She's played a big role in this journey.

03:35What do you have to say about your partner

03:37today walking the red carpet with you?

03:38Arjun was sitting at the back,

03:40but Krishan was on the horse.

03:41So, she's the one.

03:43So, she runs the company from Bihar.

03:45And Priya, this question is for you.

03:47You've seen Aman hustle,

03:50build this company.

03:52For the last two years,

03:53how has life changed when he came on TV

03:55and everybody started recognising you?

03:57This is something we never thought

03:59because Aman was a normal businessman

04:02doing his work.

04:03But after Shark Tank,

04:04he became a household name.

04:06I hope it continues

04:07and we keep enjoying this stardom

04:10and this fame that Aman has.

04:12Who's the most excited at home, Aman?

04:14Who's like,

04:15we want to see how you look.

04:17It's our elder daughter.

04:18Before going to school,

04:19she sends us a voice note.

04:21And she says,

04:22best of luck.

04:22It's your first red carpet.

04:24Do well, stay confident.

04:26Aman, she taught you how to walk.

04:28How to walk?

04:29Did she give you a pose?

04:31That's a good question.

04:32Did she give you a pose?

04:32No, she didn't.

04:33She was more concerned about how we speak

04:36and you know, how we look.

04:37But she didn't give me a walk.

04:39So, Aman, I'll have to take you leave

04:41because I know there's going to be

04:42a crazy traffic jam outside Cannes.

04:45There are a lot of celebrities

04:46sitting in their cars.

04:47You're going to be one of them.

04:48Last words for Brute India,

04:50the official media partners

04:51who got you to experience

04:54the red carpet walk?

04:56I think you guys think differently.

04:58Keep up the good work

04:59and keep us informed

05:02and keep us entertained.

05:03Thank you so much, Aman.

05:05It was great chatting with you.

05:06I'm going to see the final look

05:08on the red carpet.

05:09All the best to you guys.

05:11And Slate, thank you.

05:17You know, millions of Indians

05:19back there will be looking at me

05:21walking the red carpet

05:23and getting inspired

05:25that if you hustle hard,

05:29stay humble, dream big

05:32and the world is your playground.

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