Stylist Riddhima Sharma Speaks Out: Bigg Boss 19 Payment and Outfit Controversy Nears Resolution

New Delhi, December 16, 2025: The controversy surrounding Bigg Boss 19 finalist Tanya Mittal and her celebrity stylist, Riddhima Sharma, continues to make headlines. Following Sharma’s public call-out regarding allegedly unpaid dues and unreturned designer outfits, the stylist has provided an update, indicating that progress is being made toward a resolution.

The issue first came to light after the show’s grand finale, when Sharma took to social media to detail her difficult working experience with Tanya Mittal’s team. She claimed that despite providing numerous high-end sarees and lehengas—some of which were very expensive, including one lehenga priced at ₹58,000—she was struggling to receive full payment and have the loaned garments returned.

The Stylist’s Grievances

In her original statements, Riddhima Sharma highlighted several points of contention:

• Outstanding Payments: While a partial payment of ₹50,000 for one week’s styling was eventually made (allegedly only after a team member threatened to withhold it), Sharma stated that dues for at least three more looks were still pending. This included outfits for two “Weekend Ka Vaar” episodes and styling for Tanya’s brother, Amrutesh, for the Grand Finale.
• Unreturned Outfits: The core of the issue also revolved around the costly outfits. Sharma alleged that she was responsible for sourcing expensive attire, and none of the pieces had been returned promptly after the show concluded.
• Lack of Respect: Sharma expressed disappointment over what she felt was a lack of appreciation for her work, especially given her consistent support for the contestant in interviews and her effort to meet urgent, last-minute demands from Mittal’s team. She also faced online trolling after going public with her concerns.

Latest Update: Movement Towards a Fix

In a recent update, Riddhima Sharma confirmed that she is in contact with Tanya Mittal’s management team and is hopeful for a final settlement.

Current Status: “Tanya’s manager is in touch, and I have been paid 50k, with payment for three looks… still pending along with 20 outfits to be returned,” Sharma confirmed.

She mentioned that a promise has been made to sort out the remaining issues as soon as possible. Sharma’s focus now is on concluding this chapter and moving forward with her other projects.

The incident has sparked wider conversations within the entertainment industry about the professionalism, financial security, and respect afforded to celebrity stylists and other backstage professionals. While the payment and return of the 20 outfits are still underway, the acknowledgment of the outstanding items and dues suggests that a final resolution might be in sight.