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From cleft lip survivor to entering in Bigg Boss 19, a look at Tanya Mittal’s surprising journey

Entertainment desk | August 25, 2025 / 20:35 IST
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Survivor of Cleft Lip and Palate - Born with a cleft lip and palate, Tanya overcame multiple surgeries in childhood and bullying, transforming hardship into resilience and inspiration.
Survivor of Cleft Lip and Palate - Born with a cleft lip and palate, Tanya overcame multiple surgeries in childhood and bullying, transforming hardship into resilience and inspiration.
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Started with Almost Nothing - She began her entrepreneurial journey with just Rs 500, and now owns "Handmade with Love by Tanya," a brand offering sarees, handbags, and handcuffs.
Started with Almost Nothing - She began her entrepreneurial journey with just Rs 500, and now owns "Handmade with Love by Tanya," a brand offering sarees, handbags, and handcuffs.
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Beauty Queen Turned Influencer - Crowned Miss Asia Tourism 2018, she represented India at an international pageant in Lebanon before turning into a social media powerhouse.
Beauty Queen Turned Influencer - Crowned Miss Asia Tourism 2018, she represented India at an international pageant in Lebanon before turning into a social media powerhouse.
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Millionaire with a Mystic Twist - She calls herself a “spiritual storyteller” and “cultural explorer,” blending entrepreneurship with spirituality and podcasts.
Millionaire with a Mystic Twist - She calls herself a “spiritual storyteller” and “cultural explorer,” blending entrepreneurship with spirituality and podcasts.
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Viral Hero at Maha Kumbh - Tanya shot to fame with an emotional, now-deleted video during a tragic Kumbh stampede, where she helped distribute water—her tear-filled plea went nationwide.
Viral Hero at Maha Kumbh - Tanya shot to fame with an emotional, now-deleted video during a tragic Kumbh stampede, where she helped distribute water—her tear-filled plea went nationwide.
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Bold on the Bigg Boss Premiere - During her Bigg Boss introduction, she cheekily asked Salman Khan: “Does unrequited love ever get returned?” Salman quipped back that he’s never experienced true or unfulfilled love.
Bold on the Bigg Boss Premiere - During her Bigg Boss introduction, she cheekily asked Salman Khan: “Does unrequited love ever get returned?” Salman quipped back that he’s never experienced true or unfulfilled love.
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Fired Up Day One Called Out Attitude - Within 24 hours, Tanya clashed with Ashnoor Kaur, calling her “badtameez” (ill-mannered) and “ungrateful,” for not acknowledging her hard work despite being younger.
Fired Up Day One Called Out Attitude - Within 24 hours, Tanya clashed with Ashnoor Kaur, calling her “badtameez” (ill-mannered) and “ungrateful,” for not acknowledging her hard work despite being younger.
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Living the “Gharwaalon Ki Sarkaar” - This season’s Bigg Boss theme—“gharwaalon ki sarkaar”—empowers contestants politically. Tanya enters a house where she might just lead the “ruling party.”
Living the “Gharwaalon Ki Sarkaar” - This season’s Bigg Boss theme—“gharwaalon ki sarkaar”—empowers contestants politically. Tanya enters a house where she might just lead the “ruling party.”

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