Bigg Boss 19: Who is Tanya Mittal, grabbing headlines for her Pahalgam attack remark? Know her net worth, career, and more
Tanya Mittal has been making waves in Bigg Boss 19. She has faced backlash for her controversial remark on the Pahalgam terror attack, stating that terrorism has no religion.
Last Updated: 01.54 PM, Sep 02, 2025
Bigg Boss is known for casting popular and controversial faces from the entertainment industry. Likewise, Bigg Boss 19 has one such contestant who has faced backlash for her controversial remark on the Pahalgam terror attack. She is Tanya Mittal. From Tanya Mittal's net worth to her career, know everything about her.
Who is Tanya Mittal
Born on 27 September 2000 in Gwalior, Tanya Mittal's journey began in pageantry at the age of 18, leading to her crowning as Miss Asia Tourism 2018 in Lebanon. The title gave her international recognition. She is also a qualified architect from Chandigarh University who chose entrepreneurship over floor plans.
At the age of 19, with Rs 500 in her pocket, she launched Handmade Love by Tanya. What started with handbags and quirky accessories has grown into a thriving lifestyle brand, later expanding into sarees. Today, she has over 2.5 million followers on Instagram, offering a mix of fashion, inspiration, and spirituality.
Tanya Mittal's net worth
She’s a social media influencer, entrepreneur, podcaster, motivational speaker, beauty queen, and now, reality television firecracker. She has over 2.5 million followers on Instagram, where she shares not only her clothing choices but also inspiring insights and spiritual reflections.
With millions of followers across Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube, Tanya is a popular face in the social media world. Her personal income is said to be around Rs 6 lakh a month, thanks to brand collaborations, endorsements, and her fashion business. Her estimated net worth is around Rs 2 crore, making her one of the richest and youngest entrepreneurs to join Bigg Boss.
Tanya Mittal's Pahalgam terror attack remark
In April, Tanya shared a video talking about the Pahalgam terror attack, where 26 people were killed. Tanya said, “Saying anything on this issue is critical and sensitive for me. In the media, there is talk of terrorists and terrorism. I, on the other hand, think terrorism has no religion.”
Her comments faced backlash on social media, and some even claimed that she has been making content for the Madhya Pradesh Tourism department. Following this, Madhya Pradesh Tourism Department issued a clarification, saying, "Please note that Ms Tanya Mittal is not associated with MP Tourism in any capacity.”
Tanya Mittal is a survivor of the Prayagraj Maha Kumbh stampede
Earlier this year, Mittal was caught in the Prayagraj Maha Kumbh stampede on 29 January 2025, during Mauni Amavasya. The tragedy claimed over 80 lives and injured hundreds.
In an old NDTV interview now resurfacing, Tanya recalled how she tried to save lives amidst the chaos. She described the moment as one where her "boss" character also felt helpless, yet she put herself at risk to help the children and women trapped around her.
Meanwhile, Tanya has been grabbing attention in Bigg Boss 19, hosted by Salman Khan. Apart from her, the show also stars content creators and influencers such as Awez Darbar, Nagma Mirajkar and Mridul Tiwari and actors such as Kunickaa Sadanand, Gaurav Khanna, Baseer Ali, Ashnoor Kaur, Abhishek Bajaj and Zeishaan Quadri, among others. The show is available to watch on JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium) at 9 pm and Colors TV at 10:30 pm.
FAQs
Q: What is the net worth of Tanya Mittal?
A: Tanya Mittal's net worth, estimated at Rs 2 crore, makes her one of the youngest and richest contestants in Bigg Boss history.
Q: Who is Tanya Mittal?
A: Bigg Boss 19 contestant Tanya Mittal is a social media influencer, entrepreneur, podcaster, motivational speaker, beauty queen, and now, reality television firecracker.
Q: Where can I watch Bigg Boss 19?
A: Bigg Boss 19 is available to watch on JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium) at 9 pm and Colors TV at 10:30 pm.