From cleft lip survivor to entering in Bigg Boss 19, a look at Tanya Mittal’s surprising journey
From overcoming a cleft lip to building her identity as an entrepreneur and now stepping into Bigg Boss 19, Tanya Mittal’s journey reflects courage, resilience, and an inspiring pursuit of dreams against all odds.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.”
