Dmodot Founder Abhishek Sharma Featured on Disney+ Hotstar’s ‘Pitch to Get Rich’ Showcasing Quiet Luxury

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 27: India's luxury handcrafted footwear brand, dmodot has recently hit this unforgettable milestone when its founder and CEO Abhishek Sharma secured it as one of the winners on JioHotstar's Pitch to Get Rich. Produced by Dharmatic Entertainment, in association with Fashion Entrepreneur Fund (FEF), the show has garnered massive nationwide attention for providing a platform to India’s emerging fashion entrepreneurs.

Over its eight episode duration, Pitch to Get Rich brought 14 very creative entrepreneurs who may not have known business well kar sakte hai where they had the opportunity to present their ideas to a jury which included Karan Johar, Akshay Kumar, Manish Malhotra and Malaika Arora.a mix of innovation were on display as founders married creativity with business acumen before judges like Karan Johar, Akshay Kumar, Manish Malhotra and Malaika Arora. Abhishek Sharma stole the show receiving accolades from the Mentors as well as audiences alike by redefining Quiet Luxury with dmodot’s classic artistry and effortless minimalism.

The rise of Abhishek Sharma: Where quiet luxury gets a new definition

Former engineer and entrepreneur from Agra, Abhishek established dmodot in 2016 with the objective of marrying India's traditional shoemaking heritage with modern design. Born of a modest Delhi workshop, this socially conscious luxury brand makes handcrafted loafers, mules and big-size (39–50) shoes for all.

On the show, Abhishek’s businesslike and goal-oriented discourse had come across. His collection was met with great applause from audiences and impressed the judges portraying a modern Indian identity for his commitment to craftsmanship, sustainability presenting luxury made in India which has global appeal.

Post-Show Recognition

After the show, dmodot was recognised as fashion label with a capital f, for offering something rare in a day when runway voices tended to screech rather than speak: an understated yet elegant, attitude. Social media conversations lauded Abhishek’s humble attitude and his determination to rejuvenate India's legacy of aristanal brilliance in a contemporary manner.

“Pitch to Get Rich was more than a competition—it was a conversation around purpose in design,” commented Abhishek Sharma, Founder & CEO, dmodot. “It validated that Indian craftsmanship, when presented with quiet confidence, can be equal to the best in the world.”

About Pitch to Get Rich

A JioHotstar Specials Original, Pitch to Get Rich unites India’s finest fashion entrepreneurs as they pitch their ventures seeking investments and advice. Backed by a ₹40-crore fund and a star-studded advisory committee, the series was perceived as a marriage of creativity, commerce and cinematic storytelling.

About dmodot

Launched in 2016 and based in New Delhi, dmodot is a reinterpretation of Indian footwear culture through the lens of contemporary minimalism. Handmade using ethically-sourced leather and sustainable practices, each pair is part of collections that reflect Quiet Luxury—understated styles designed to be timeless yet personal. The brand has been mentioned in YourStory, mensxp and Vogue for reinventing modern Indian elegance.