Bigg Boss 19’s Tanya Mittal reacts to ‘Shalini Passi’s sasti copy’ remark; says, ‘I’m Tanya Mittal, my journey is my own’

Bigg Boss 19 contestant Tanya Mittal has hit back at a media report that referred to her as Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives star Shalini Passi’s “sasti copy” and claimed that she only flaunts her wealth.

Calling the remark “cheap, sexist commentary”, Tanya said she has spent years building her own identity and urged the media to focus on facts rather than clickbait.Taking to social media, Tanya expressed her disappointment over the comparison and wrote, “Calling a woman a ‘Sasti copy’ isn’t journalism, it’s cheap, sexist commentary. I am not @shalini.passi. I am Tanya Mittal. And my journey is my own.”In another emotional post, Tanya reflected on the criticism she has faced throughout her journey.

She shared, “I started making temple videos because I wanted to share and celebrate our culture instead of support. I was mocked. I was trolled, opportunities I had worked so hard for slipped away from my hands. I went to Bigg Boss, and the entire country seemed to turn against me. Not one person stood up for me. Not one voice spoke in my defense, and yet.

I endured it all and still here I am.”Tanya further maintained that her success has come through years of hard work and perseverance.

She said she has spent more than a decade building her career and identity, adding that reducing her journey to comparisons with another woman is unfair and disrespectful. The reality TV contestant also urged media platforms to report responsibly instead of resorting to sensational headlines for attention.Her response has since sparked conversations online, with many social media users debating the use of such comparisons and the language often used while covering women in the entertainment industry.On the work front, Tanya became a household name through her journey on the reality show Bigg Boss 19. Moreover, she's a popular social media creator.