‘Naughty Anupam…’: Shaadi.com’s Anupam Mittal’s bizarre request to Oyo CEO amid new check-in policy, ‘Ab toh’

In a hilarious exchange on social media, Anupam Mittal, a judge on Shark Tank India and founder of Shaadi.com, humorously requested a discount code from Ritesh Agarwal, CEO of Oyo Rooms.

This hilarious post is in response to Oyo’s newly implemented check-in policy, which requires unmarried couples to provide proof of their relationship when booking stays at partner hotels in Meerut, effective from January 2025.

Mittal’s post on Memes and jokes about new politics.

While Agarwal is yet to respond to Mittal’s cheeky request, users on platform X (formerly Twitter) have jumped on board with their witty remarks.

One user suggested creative discount codes, while another quipped that even successful entrepreneurs are always looking for a good deal. One user commented, “Dilvao wedding venues discount code on OYO naughty Anupam,” to which Mittal replied, “Karein?”

Another user suggested: “How about sponsoring the first two nights of their honeymoon for a newly married couple at premium OYO hotels matched on @ShaadiDotCom?”

Mittal replied: “Aarey baba.. this is hum nahin lite but we can definitely think of a lottery system and distribute it to a few people every month @ShaadiDotCom.”

A third user jokingly commented on the post, saying: “@ShaadiDotCom and @richagar Are you teaming up for the ultimate “couples vacation”? Just imagine swiping directly on the opponent’s symbol instead of the partner’s! Who needs a wedding cake when you can stay at an OYO hotel? #Love and housing“

What is OYO’s new policy?

As per this policy, unmarried couples will no longer be allowed to check-in at OYO partner hotels.

Not only that, couples will be required to provide valid proof of their relationship at the time of check-in, including online reservations. The travel booking platform has empowered partner hotels with discretion to reject couple’s bookings based on their judgment as per local social sensitivity.

The company is considering expanding its new guidance to additional cities due to feedback from the ground. Reactions to OYO’s latest check-in policy have been mixed online; Some people made jokes about it, while others highlighted important fundamental rights concerns.