Bigg Boss 19: ‘Don’t like it when people call me by my name, I am called Boss,’ says Tanya Mittal

Bigg Boss 19 has just begun and the contestants are already sharing glimpses of their personalities. On the opening day, entrepreneur Tanya Mittal was seen in conversation with fellow contestant Kunickaa Sadanand where she revealed an unusual detail about how she prefers to be addressed.

Tanya told Kunickaa, “I am finding it weird that people are addressing me by my name. I am very used to people calling me Mam and Boss and I like it, I don’t like people calling me by name.” She explained that being addressed formally has become a natural part of her life.

Curious about whether this applied at home as well, Kunickaa asked her how her family members call her. Tanya replied, “Boss. Even my younger brother calls me Boss.” She went on to confirm that she genuinely enjoys this form of address.

I am finding it weird that people are addressing me by my name. I am very used to people calling me Mam and Boss and I like it, I don’t like people calling me by name.

- Tanya Mittal

When Kunickaa asked if she likes being called that way, Tanya said, “Yes, because women struggle to get respect and I want it.” The entrepreneur made it clear that the title represents not just authority but also the respect she feels women often have to work harder to secure.

Tanya Mittal is among the fresh faces on Bigg Boss 19 and is known outside the show for her entrepreneurial work. With the season just starting, her statements on the very first day have already given audiences a glimpse into how she views identity and respect in both professional and personal spaces.

As the show progresses, viewers will get to see how Tanya’s strong preference for being addressed as “Boss” influences her journey and interactions inside the Bigg Boss house.