The Bigg Boss house is a pressure cooker of emotions and drama, but the first major controversy of Bigg Boss 19 is brewing outside its walls, centered on television actress Tanya Mittal. The question trending across social media is simple but explosive: Did Tanya Mittal lie about her age?
Tanya entered the house with a vibrant, girl-next-door persona, introducing herself as a 24-year-old actress. Her youthful energy quickly earned her a solid fan following. However, the ever-watchful detectives of the internet have unearthed details that have sent social media into a frenzy.
The ‘Slip-Up’ That Went Viral
The controversy ignited from a seemingly innocent moment on the 24/7 live feed. During a late-night chat with fellow contestant Aryan Khanna, Tanya was reminiscing about her college days. “It was crazy, yaar,” she said, “I remember celebrating my graduation back in 2015, we partied for a week straight!”
For eagle-eyed viewers, the math didn’t add up. If Tanya graduated in 2015, likely around age 21, that would make her at least 30 or 31 today—a significant jump from the 24 years she claims.
Internet Sleuths Dig Up ‘Proof’
Within minutes, the clip went viral and the hashtag #TanyaKaAgeGate began trending on X (formerly Twitter). Netizens immediately got to work, digging up old profiles and interviews. The alleged evidence against her includes:
- A grainy photo from a college alumni website, allegedly showing Tanya in the “Class of 2015.”
- Screenshots of forgotten Facebook posts from the mid-2010s.
- The most damning piece: A purported 2016 Instagram screenshot from a friend wishing her a “Happy 27th Birthday!”
Social Media Reacts: “Yeh Toh Aunty Nikli!”
The revelation has split the Bigg Boss 19 audience. Social media is now a warzone of memes and hilarious takedowns, with users completing the now-famous phrase, “Yeh toh…”
“Yeh toh aunty nikli!” one user on X commented, in a post that has since garnered thousands of likes.
Another quipped, “Yeh toh pura scam hai, bhai! 24 bolke audience ko fool kar Rahi hai.” (This is a complete scam, bro! She’s fooling the audience by claiming to be 24.)
However, Tanya’s supporters have jumped to her defence, arguing that age is just a number and a common practice for actresses in an industry obsessed with youth. “So what if she’s 30? Does it change her personality? She’s still playing the game well. Stop being so judgmental,” a fan account posted.
Will Salman Khan Address the Issue on Weekend Ka Vaar?
This controversy raises a larger question about authenticity on a reality show like Bigg Boss. While drama is expected, many viewers feel that lying about a fundamental detail like age is a breach of the unspoken contract to be “real.”
Inside the house, Tanya remains unaware of the storm she has created. But this topic is now prime fodder for the upcoming Weekend Ka Vaar. Will host Salman Khan confront her about the discrepancy? And how will Tanya defend herself when faced with the “receipts”? The real drama has just begun.
