Top News

Bigg Boss 19 kicked off on August 24 with Salman Khan returning as host, and one contestant who has quickly become the talk of the town is spiritual influencer and entrepreneur Tanya Mittal. 

Known for her luxurious lifestyle, Tanya made headlines after revealing that she walked into the Bigg Boss house with a staggering collection of 800 sarees, proving that when most contestants pack light, she believes in making a statement.

Here’s everything about it!

Tanya Mittal on not leaving her luxuries behind

Credits: Instagram/tanyamittalofficial

Speaking to Hindustan Times ahead of her stint, Tanya Mittal revealed that she isn’t leaving her luxuries behind.

Tanya shared, “I am not leaving my luxuries behind, I am taking my jewellery, accessories and more than 800 sarees inside the house. For every day, I have decided on 3 sarees which I will be changing throughout the day.”

On the very first day itself, Tanya made headlines with bold statements about demanding respect and even spoke about the tight security around her.

“My bodyguards saved 100 people in Kumbh Mela, even saved police, and that’s why I ended up here. So my bodyguards are well-trained. I haven’t got any threats yet, but I can’t wait to get one and then keep security. This has been going on in my family for a long time; everyone had security. We have a habit of walking with security. We like having PSOs and staff,” she said.

Tanya Mittal demands to be addressed as ‘ma’am’ or ‘boss’ from day 1

Credits: Instagram/tanyamittalofficial

Also insisting on being called ‘ma’am’ or ‘boss,’ Tanya earlier revealed that even her family addresses her the same way.

Right from Day one, Tanya made her stance clear, declaring that she preferred to be addressed as ‘ma’am’ or ‘boss.’ The remark came after Kunickaa Sadanand stopped fellow contestant Mridul Tiwari from using the term ‘ma’am.’

Tanya was quick to object and said, "Mujhe toh ma'am bolo, mujhe boss hi bolte hain sab log (Call me ma'am, because people anyway call me boss). I don't like people addressing me by name."

She even disclosed that her family members call her "boss" and that she enjoys it.

She added, "Girls don't get respect easily, they have to demand it by putting pressure. You earn it over years, so I don't want to get respect only when I turn 50. I want it now".

For the unversed, Bigg Boss 19 has a unique theme this year, titled Gharwalon Ki Sarkaar. It is available to watch on JioHotstar with new episodes streaming every day at 9 pm.

Social and lead image credits: Instagram/tanyamittalofficial

---