Bigg Boss 19 fame Tanya Mittal has kicked off filming for Ekta Kapoor’s much-awaited TV show, calling it a “collective dream” shared by her entire family.
The 25-year-old Gwalior girl, who rose to fame as a wildcard contestant on Salman Khan’s reality show, shared ecstatic Instagram posts from the set. Dressed in a chic co-ord set, Tanya beamed in behind-the-scenes glimpses, captioning: “This was never just my dream—it was a shared hope of our entire family. Was a collective dream of my family and me.” Ekta’s Balaji Telefilms banner confirmed her lead role after an on-air promise during Bigg Boss, where the producer spotted her raw charisma.
Ekta has a history of launching Bigg Boss talents like Tejasswi Prakash, Pratik Sehajpal, and Simba Nagpal in Naagin 6. During her BB19 visit, she publicly offered Tanya and singer Amaal Mallik projects, later handing Tanya a “written offer” at her residence. “I have a written offer for you. I am waiting to work with you,” Ekta said, predicting a “very bright future.” Tanya, a Miss India finalist, entrepreneur behind Handmade Love gifts, and TEDx speaker, sees this as her acting breakthrough after modeling and motivational work.
Tanya’s journey resonates deeply with her loved ones. Unseen Diwali clips revealed her luxury Gwalior home and supportive parents, fueling her Mumbai move post-Bigg Boss. “Mumbai ne mujhe bahut kuch de diya” (Mumbai has given me so much), she shared recently, spotted heading to shoots. Fans flooded comments: “Proud moment for Tanya and family!” as she balances her NGO for women empowerment with this fiction lead.
Details remain under wraps, but whispers suggest a dramatic saga fitting Ekta’s signature style—think romance, revenge, and high stakes. Shooting in Mumbai, Tanya promises “heart and soul” to honor the family vision. This launch cements Ekta’s Bigg Boss casting ritual, positioning Tanya alongside Priyanka Chahar Choudhary in the new Naagin season buzz.
Tanya’s rise from reality contestant to TV lead embodies persistence, blending family dreams with industry breaks in Balaji’s powerhouse lineup.