Tanya Mittal is an Indian entrepreneur, influencer, motivational speaker and former beauty queen who became one of the most talked-about contestants on Bigg Boss 19. Before she entered the reality show’s house, she had already built a public profile on three very different stages: an international pageant crown, a handcrafted-gifting business she started as a teenager, and a growing social media presence built around motivational speaking and spiritual content. Her Bigg Boss journey then carried that story to a national television audience, and she finished the season in fourth place, as the third runner-up, in the grand finale of December 2025.
What made Mittal stand out inside the house was a combination of confidence, emotional openness and eye-catching personal stories that kept viewers and social media talking. Her claims about her lifestyle, her large collection of sarees and the scale of her household became meme material, while her calmer reflections on her childhood and business struggles drew sympathy.
Quick Facts
- Full name: Tanya Mittal
- Age: 26 years (as of 4 November 2026, based on the widely reported birth date of 27 September 2000; a few sites list 1995)
- Date of birth: 27 September 2000 (widely reported)
- Height: Approximately 5 feet 3 inches to 5 feet 6 inches (reports vary; not officially confirmed)
- Birthplace: Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Occupation: Entrepreneur, influencer, motivational speaker, former model
- Known for: Founder of Handmade Love, Miss Asia Tourism Universe 2018, Bigg Boss 19 third runner-up
- Education: Vidya Public School, Gwalior; architecture studies at Chandigarh University (reportedly left before completing the degree)
- Marital status: Unmarried (as reported)
- Net worth: Approximately ₹2 crore (media estimate; not officially disclosed)
Early Life
Tanya Mittal was born on 27 September 2000 in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, a historic city in central India. Her childhood was shaped by a serious medical challenge: she was born with a cleft lip and palate, a condition that required multiple corrective surgeries during her early years. She has spoken publicly about those experiences, and about being bullied at school, describing them as formative rather than defining.
She completed her schooling at Vidya Public School in Gwalior, where she took part in cultural and leadership activities. After school she moved to Chandigarh University to study architecture, a choice that reflected a creative, design-led temperament. Multiple profiles report that she left the course before completing her degree in order to pursue business, a decision that proved pivotal: the design sensibility she had developed would soon show up in handcrafted products and brand presentation.
Her family background is described in profiles as a business family from Gwalior, and some biography sites name her parents as Amit Mittal and Suneeta Mittal. She keeps much of her private family life out of the spotlight.
Career
Mittal’s entrepreneurial story began at the age of 19, when she founded Handmade Love, also styled Handmade with Love by Tanya, with a starting investment reported to be just ₹500. The brand focused on personalised and handcrafted gifts, from handbags to accessories and customised keepsakes, and it grew through social media at a time when small Indian brands could reach customers far beyond their home cities. One early idea she has described in interviews — personalising simple matchboxes as gifts for couples — illustrates the approach: take an ordinary object, add a personal touch, and sell the sentiment as much as the product.
Pageantry gave her a second platform. In 2018 she represented India at the Miss Asia Tourism Universe pageant in Lebanon and won the crown, having earlier been recognised as Miss Tourism India 2018. The international title brought her attention well beyond Gwalior and established her as a public speaker, leading to TEDx appearances and motivational talks. She also became associated with charitable work, including as associate director of the Bliss Foundation, which supports children with facial conditions.
Her biggest mainstream breakthrough arrived in August 2025, when she entered Bigg Boss 19 as a contestant on Colors TV and JioHotstar. Inside the house she quickly became one of the season’s most discussed figures, known for her saree collection, her spiritual reflections and her frank stories about wealth and household staff, which drew both fascination and scepticism online. She reached the grand finale on 7 December 2025, finishing fourth as third runner-up behind winner Gaurav Khanna. For the season’s winner, see the profile of Gaurav Khanna, and for another finalist from the same season, see the profile of Malti Chahar.
Personal Life
Mittal is reported to be unmarried, and no confirmed relationship or husband has been publicly documented. She has spoken about fostering two children in a village near Gwalior and supporting their education, a commitment she links to her charitable outlook. These accounts come from interviews and profiles rather than from official records, so they are best read as her public story rather than independently verified fact.
Her public persona blends glamour with spirituality. She runs a podcast and YouTube presence featuring spiritual conversations, and her social media mixes fashion, motivational messages and devotional content. The sarees she brought into the Bigg Boss house — she spoke of owning hundreds — became a symbol of her style. She has also addressed the trolling she received during the season, including scrutiny of her wealth claims, with a mix of humour and defiance in post-show interviews.
Net Worth
Tanya Mittal has not officially disclosed her net worth, but media estimates consistently place it at around ₹2 crore (approximately $250,000). That figure is attributed to her business, Handmade Love, together with brand collaborations, social media earnings and speaking engagements. Some reports have suggested higher figures, and some have quoted weekly Bigg Boss earnings in the range of ₹3–6 lakh, but none of these numbers comes from an audited source or from Mittal herself, so they should be treated as estimates rather than facts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Tanya Mittal?
Tanya Mittal is an Indian entrepreneur and influencer, founder of the gifting brand Handmade Love, winner of Miss Asia Tourism Universe 2018, and the third runner-up of Bigg Boss 19.
What is Tanya Mittal’s age?
She is 26 years old as of 4 November 2026, based on the widely reported birth date of 27 September 2000. A few websites list 1995 instead, but 2000 is the most commonly reported year.
What is Tanya Mittal’s height?
Reports vary between approximately 5 feet 3 inches and 5 feet 6 inches. No officially confirmed height has been published.
What is Tanya Mittal’s net worth?
Media estimates put her net worth at around ₹2 crore. She has not officially disclosed her finances, so this figure is an estimate, not a confirmed total.
Is Tanya Mittal married?
No. She is reported to be unmarried, and no confirmed relationship has been publicly documented.
What place did Tanya Mittal finish in Bigg Boss 19?
She finished fourth, as the third runner-up, in the grand finale on 7 December 2025. Gaurav Khanna won the season, with Farrhana Bhatt first runner-up and Pranit More second runner-up.
