Tanya Mittal Snaps Back at Paparazzi Over Disrespect to Staff

New Delhi, December 10, 2025: A recent public interaction involving former Bigg Boss 19 contestant Tanya Mittal and a group of paparazzi has resulted in a rapidly viral video, capturing the entrepreneur visibly losing her temper. The incident occurred when photographers were repeatedly heard referring to her security personnel as “bouncers,” prompting a sharp rebuke from Mittal, who strongly insisted on respect for her team.

The ‘Bouncer’ Terminology Sparks Outburst

The widely circulated footage was captured during a public outing in Mumbai, where Mittal was surrounded by a swarm of media photographers eager to get her pictures following her controversial stint on the reality show. The flashpoint was reached when the paparazzi, attempting to clear their line of sight, repeatedly asked the security personnel to move aside, using the term “bouncer.”

Mittal was instantly incensed by the casual use of the term. The video clearly documented the star hitting back at the photographers, asserting that her staff member was a man of dignity and should be addressed respectfully by his name. She was heard stating firmly in Hindi that her team member was “like a brother” to her and should not be dismissively labeled.

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The ‘Chal Hatt’ Exchange Is Captured

In a separate, but equally intense, exchange that further contributed to the video’s virality, Mittal was seen getting furious with a photographer who allegedly mocked her. The conversation escalated when the photographer greeted her with a religious salutation, which Mittal rejected, accusing him of laughing at her moments earlier.

It was during this heated exchange that the infamous phrase “chal hatt” (a dismissive command to move away) was used by Mittal, directed at the photographer. She was heard explicitly telling the cameraman, “Mere saath Bigg Boss mat khel” (Don’t play Bigg Boss with me), clearly suggesting that the photographers were attempting to provoke a reaction for content, mirroring the confrontational drama of the reality show. This stern warning and her refusal to pose for pictures brought the tense interaction to an abrupt halt.

Defense of Dignity Is Applauded

The initial, more widely shared confrontation over the term “bouncer” was largely applauded by social media users. Mittal’s insistence that respect be paid to her staff was celebrated as a strong display of loyalty and class, with many agreeing that people in service professions are often disrespected by the media.

However, the subsequent “chal hatt” exchange was met with more mixed reactions, though it clearly underscored the pressure celebrities face from an intrusive paparazzi culture often accused of instigating controversy for viral content. The entire episode sparked a broad conversation about the ethical boundaries that should be maintained between celebrities and the press.