- By Sidhi Agarwall
- Tue, 09 Dec 2025 08:52 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Bigg Boss 19: Bigg Boss 19’s third runner-up, Tanya Mittal, has finally opened up about the constant criticism she faced throughout the season, especially being labelled ‘fake’. Speaking after her exit, Tanya reflected on her journey and the reactions that came her way. She admitted that the show tested her mentally from the very beginning, but despite the mixed opinions, she believes people could never ignore her.
Throughout her stint in the Bigg Boss house, Tanya was repeatedly called pretentious, a term she strongly disagrees with. During a candid conversation, she explained that she has always been transparent about who she is and where she comes from. She said, "My journey has been like searching for a diamond in the rough. Usually, before finding the diamond, there are lots of black particles that fall on you, it breaks you, and you reach a point where you want to give up. It’s been a very tough journey for me. I am yet to find that diamond, I am trying very hard and not giving up. The biggest victory for me in life is that I have come so far."
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Tanya also addressed the unnecessary scrutiny over her personal choices, including things like having bodyguards. "One problem that I saw in people was that, whether it was bodyguards or a lavish lifestyle, we always expect men to maintain that. The first time a woman like this came who was not a politician or celebrity or movie star, yet she maintains bodyguards, goes to Dubai for a dessert, so it became very questionable for people. I want to make myself feel like a star without being one. Is it a mistake? I will make sure to give myself all that happiness which others find ‘too much’. I am too much, and if they don’t find a man like this too much, then they shouldn’t judge me either,” she said.
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Despite the chatter, Tanya insists she comes from a grounded and cultured household. She believes that the version people see on a reality show is only a small glimpse and not the complete picture of a person’s character or upbringing. “Whatever anyone saw inside the house was situational. It doesn’t define my values,” she shared.
Tanya Mittal further spoke about a highlight of her journey, being offered a project by producer Ekta Kapoor. She stated, "Ekta ma'am has been a dream come true for me. I have followed her since childhood, especially as a girl who is taking care of her family and is such a powerful person. I don’t know what Ekta ma'am has to offer. We just spoke a few lines that day, and she made the offer, after which I was hit by a plank. I will meet her now and see what the offer is and what I do with it."
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As Bigg Boss 19 ends, Gaurav Khanna was announced as the winner of this blockbuster season.