Bigg Boss 19: Salman Khan exposes Tanya’s “sympathy card”

Bigg Boss 19 continues to deliver high-voltage drama, and the latest Weekend Ka Vaar episode was no different. Host Salman Khan confronted contestant Tanya Mittal over her emotional outburst following criticism from Malti — the wild card entrant whose observations have stirred multiple controversies inside the house.

Tanya Breaks Down After Malti’s Comments

During the episode, Tanya expressed her disappointment with Malti’s feedback. She said, 'I was a little pareshan with the feedback she gave me, nothing against her, but I was worried. She mentioned my family and called me manipulative, a liar, and someone with double standards. I didn’t like that, so I was upset.'

Her emotional reaction quickly became a talking point among housemates and fans. While many sympathised with Tanya, others felt she was overreacting to constructive criticism.

Salman Gives Tanya a Reality Check

Salman Khan, known for his straightforward approach, didn’t hold back. He reminded Tanya that she had voluntarily asked for Malti’s feedback. 'You only asked for the feedback, and unfortunately, it wasn’t what your heart or mind wanted to hear. If you’re not lying, then why are you worried? How is Malti wrong for saying what she saw?' he questioned firmly.

He further added, 'When people meet your real family, they’ll know what’s real and what’s not.' His words struck a chord, signaling to Tanya that Bigg Boss is a game of perception — and she must learn to handle criticism gracefully.

The Pool Task Controversy

Salman also addressed Tanya’s emotional reaction during the nomination task, where she broke down after being pushed into the pool by Malti. He reminded her that she had been seen enjoying similar moments earlier and had even asked another contestant, Farrhana, to push her in.

Tanya justified her reaction by saying she missed her mother and felt hurt by Malti's explanation. Salman countered, “That reason may be wrong for you, but not for her.”

Malti Defends Herself — and Salman Wraps It Up

Malti explained that she believed Tanya’s saree choice before the task was a deliberate attempt to gain sympathy, saying, 'Heroines have done songs in water wearing sarees; there was no reason to cry.'

Closing the discussion, Salman gave a final reality check: 'You already have a sympathetic face, you don’t need to play that card. Others were also thrown into the pool, but no one made a drama out of it. Did you do it so it would be discussed today and get you footage?'

With this sharp exchange, Salman reminded Tanya — and every contestant — that in Bigg Boss, emotional manipulation may get attention, but only authenticity wins hearts.