Tanya Mittal
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| Born | 27 September 2000 (age 25) Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India |
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| Father Name | – |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Chandigarh University |
| Occupation | Model, Motivational Speaker, Entrepreneur, actress |
| Years active | 2020 - Present |
| Known for | Miss Asia Tourism 2018 |
| Notable works | Founder Handmade Love by Tanya company |
| Spouse(s) | Unmarried |
| Children | – |
| Awards | – |
| Website | – |
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Tanya Mittal is an Indian influencer, model, entrepreneur and former beauty-pageant winner who entered Bigg Boss 19 (Hindi) as a contestant. She’s known for a glamorous image, business claims about family wealth/staff, and some heated interactions inside the Bigg Boss house that have attracted media attention. Tanya Mittal was born on September 27, 2000, in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. Tanya Mittal studied at Vidya Public School and later graduated in architecture from Chandigarh University. In 2018, she won the title of Miss Asia Tourism Universe, which gave her entry into the influencer world. She has been reported as a winner in international/Asia-level pageants (often described in press profiles as “Miss Asia Tourism” or similar pageant wins), which helped launch her influencer career.[1]
Tanya Mittal is active on Instagram (handle @tanyamittalofficial) and runs businesses/brands and a podcast; press profiles call her an entrepreneur and “spiritual content creator” as well.[2] Several profiles mention that Tanya was born with a cleft lip and faced bullying — narratives that many outlets use to describe her resilience and transformation into a public figure.[3] She has publicly talked about a painful breakup (circa 2018) that she says motivated changes in her life and career — reported in interviews covered by entertainment press.
Career & public persona
[edit | edit source]- Pageants & titles: She has been reported as a winner in international/Asia-level pageants (often described in press profiles as “Miss Asia Tourism” or similar pageant wins), which helped launch her influencer career. [1]
- Public image: Known for luxury claims and showy anecdotes (e.g., statements about having many sarees, large household staff, and heavy security), which have become talking points and memes online. Several outlets have reported and fact-checked those claims. [4]
- Brand: Tanya Mittal's brand “Handmade with Love by Tanya” sells handbags, sarees, etc. She says she started small, even with just Rs. 500 initially.
- Big Boss: She entered on Bigg Boss 19 (Hindi), season that premiered Aug 24, 2025. Her Bigg Boss entry made several headlines partly because of her dramatic style (showing a luxurious lifestyle), her strong, outspoken personality, and also because her claims create intrigue.Tanya’s career is mostly [4]
Centered around her jewelry and fashion brand, which she launched before stepping into Bigg Boss fame. She started off as a freelance designer, selling quirky pieces online. The hustle wasn’t always roses—one story she shared involved accidentally shipping a bracelet to the wrong customer and turning that mishap into a viral Instagram moment.[5]. Taniya Mittal has won some like the Amity Corporate Excellence Award, the Asian Excellence Award from the Indian Corruption Foundation of India, the Nari Shakti Award, and the Youngest Woman Achiever Award from Dr. Shashi Tharoor have acknowledged her accomplishments in business and social impact.
How media treat her (reputation / coverage)
[edit | edit source]Coverage ranges from feature profiles (human-interest, origin story, pageant wins) to quicker entertainment pieces focused on in-house drama and viral quotes. Reputable outlets (India Today, Indian Express, Times of India, Economic Times, Moneycontrol) have run profiles or news items about her — so there is a mix of feature journalism and entertainment reporting.[4]
Entrepreneurial journey & lifestyle claims
[edit | edit source]Tanya has made several claims about her lifestyle, businesses, and the scale she operates at. Some of these are reported, others are being scrutinized:
- She claims she has a large household staff (hundreds of people), many bodyguards (one specific claim of 150 guards) and very luxurious homes/staff arrangement.
- Her house: She says it feels more luxurious than a 5-star or 7-star hotel. One floor is just for her clothes (her wardrobe), size of wardrobe ~2,500 sq ft claimed.
- She reportedly entered Bigg Boss with 500–800 sarees, a lot of jewellery, her own silver utensils, multiple suitcases. [1]
- In business, she claims exports of sarees to multiple countries[6]
Reference List
[edit | edit source]- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Bigg-boss-19-who-is-tanya-mittal-
- ↑ https://www.instagram.com/tanyamittalofficial/
- ↑ Who Is Tanya Mittal?
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Who is Bigg Boss 19 contestant Tanya Mittal
- ↑ https://www.freejobalert.com/article/tanya-mittal-bigg-boss-19-16003
- ↑ https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/bigg-boss-19-tanya-mittal-started-her-business