The Bigg Boss 19 house has erupted in yet another controversy as influencer Tanya Mittal and fellow contestant Farrhana Bhatt made racially charged and demeaning comments against stand-up comedian Pranit More during a heated argument. The incident occurred on Wednesday, with only 10 days remaining until the highly anticipated grand finale of the reality show.
The Ticket to Finale Task Betrayal
The conflict originated during the Ticket to Finale task, where contestants competed in pairs with one helper each to cross the 'aag ka dariya' (river of fire). Pranit More served as Tanya Mittal's helper and had initially promised to play fair. However, in a dramatic turn of events, Pranit stopped performing the task at the final step, effectively eliminating Tanya's chance to become a contender for direct entry into the grand finale.
This betrayal did not sit well with Tanya, who expressed her frustration by accusing other contestants of unfair gameplay. The situation quickly escalated into a personal confrontation that revealed deeper tensions within the house.
Tanya Mittal's Demeaning Comments
What began as a disagreement over cooking duties between Farrhana Bhatt and Pranit More quickly transformed into a full-blown verbal assault when Tanya Mittal jumped in to support Farrhana. The entrepreneur launched into a series of personal attacks targeting Pranit's profession, appearance, and social status.
Tanya made several shocking statements during the argument, including: "I don't need to stoop to your level to talk to a person like you. You should consider yourself fortunate that I am even talking to you; I don't really need to. Just look at yourself; if you don't clash with me, you won't even be seen."
She further emphasized her perceived superiority by stating: "The entire country knows me, so I don't need to interact with people like you. You have not gotten respect in life, so why would a respected person like me also respect you?"
Racist Remarks and Personal Attacks
The situation intensified when Farrhana Bhatt joined the verbal assault, making racially insensitive comments about Pranit More's appearance. In a particularly offensive remark, Farrhana told Pranit: "First, look like a human being to talk to me. You hide and steal to make up to look nice, everyone knows your reality."
Pranit attempted to defend himself against the barrage of insults, responding to Tanya's comments about "respected people" by questioning: "Who are these so-called respected people like you? Who makes their bodyguards make them wear their slippers? I don't want to be surrounded by such people."
This marks not the first time Tanya has engaged in body-shaming behavior on the show. Several weeks earlier, she had targeted Ashnoor Kaur by commenting on her walking style and physical appearance, comparing her to an elephant and calling her an "aunty."
Context and Consequences
The timing of this controversy is particularly significant as the Bigg Boss 19 grand finale approaches in just 10 days. Contestants are under immense pressure to secure their positions in the top 5, with Gaurav Khanna, Ashnoor Kaur, Pranit More, and Farrhana Bhatt all becoming contenders for the direct pass to the finale during Wednesday's tasks.
Observers have noted a distinct change in Tanya's attitude since filmmaker Ekta Kapoor offered her an opportunity to meet after the show concludes. This recent incident has raised questions about contestant behavior and the show's responsibility in addressing discriminatory remarks.
As the controversy continues to unfold, viewers are watching closely to see how Bigg Boss addresses these serious allegations of racism and personal attacks within the house.
