Bollywood actor Johny Lever's daughter and comedian Jamie Lever is a well-known mimicry artist and often makes hilarious Instagram reels by imitating celebrity impressions. However, her mimicry of spiritual influencer and Bigg Boss 19 fame Tanya Mittal backfired. Jamie received immense backlash over her video on Tanya, triggering controversy on social media. Several netizens accused Jamie of body-shaming Tanya. Following the recent events, Jamie Lever has announced her decision to take some time off from social media to rest and reset. She also mentioned that the recent controversy made her feel as though she had lost a small part of herself.
Jamie Lever Announces Break After Tanya Mittal Video Controversy
On Thursday, Jamie took to her Instagram handle and shared a note addressing the recent backlash, announcing her decision to take a break. Her post read, "Those who truly know me know how deeply I love my work and how honestly I do it. I’m grateful to God for the gift of bringing joy to others and forever thankful for the love I’ve received over the years. I’ve learned on this journey that not everyone will cheer for you or laugh with you. Recent events have made me feel like I’ve lost a small part of myself—this comes from reflection, not anger."
She also mentioned that she would continue to entertain. Jamie added, “I love what I do and will always entertain. For now, I’m taking some time to rest and reset. See you next year. Thank you for the love, prayers, and support—always."
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Soon after her post, many of her industry friends and followers showed their support in the comments section. Content creator Snehil Mehra wrote, "Love you Jamie !! You are a rockstar Chin Up Buttercup aisa kuch bolte hain na, take time and be back soon to light up the world. Another user posted, "Keep rocking jamie @its_jamielever u are a rockstar these phases will also pass love and light always merry Christmas."
Jamie Lever And Tanya Mittal's Controversy
The controversy erupted after Jamie shared a video recreating Tanya Mittal’s moments from Bigg Boss 19. In the clip, she mimicked Tanya’s emotional expressions while posting scenes of the contestant from the show. While many praised her mimicry, others slammed Jamie for crossing the line. Her Instagram comment section was flooded with reactions like 'She is much better than you,' and 'Stop making fun of someone's body and expressions' among others.
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Jamie Lever has carved her own niche in comedy despite being the daughter of Johny Lever, who is known for his impeccable comic timing. She has built and maintained a loyal audience by sharing her work across social media platforms.