Tanya Mittal Reveals Why She Unfollowed Neelam Giri After Bigg Boss 19 Finale
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Bigg Boss 19 may have ended, but the drama outside the house continues to stir headlines. After the recent fallout between Abhishek Bajaj and Pranit More, another friendship from the show appears to have broken apart—this time between Tanya Mittal and Neelam Giri. Fans noticed the two had unfollowed each other on social media, sparking speculation. Tanya has now come forward with a clear explanation.
Making her first public appearance at Siddhivinayak Temple after the BB19 finale, Tanya interacted with the media. When asked about the unfollowing trend and whether Neelam had unfollowed her, Tanya clarified that she was the one who took the step. She said she felt deeply hurt after watching clips from Neelam’s interviews in which the Bhojpuri actress allegedly called her “fake.”
Tanya stated that Neelam was her close friend during the 105-day journey and that she trusted her with personal conversations inside the house. “If she considered me a friend, she should have defended me instead of making comments against me,” Tanya told the paparazzi.
Their bond had been appreciated by fans throughout the season, and Neelam had publicly supported Tanya’s journey and even rooted for her victory. The rift has surprised viewers who expected the two to reunite after the finale.
Tanya Mittal, who emerged as the fourth runner-up, gained immense popularity during Bigg Boss 19 and even secured her first daily soap with Ekta Kapoor. Gaurav Khanna won the season, followed by Farrhana Bhatt as first runner-up and Pranit More in third place. Tanya also made headlines after she took a subtle dig at Gaurav's win post-finale.
Our Thoughts
The fallout between Tanya Mittal and Neelam Giri reflects how post-show realities often differ from what audiences see inside the Bigg Boss house. Their friendship was viewed as one of the season’s strongest emotional bonds, making this unexpected rift even more surprising for viewers. Tanya’s reaction shows how trust built during intense situations can easily break when contestants return to the outside world and face public scrutiny, interviews and circulating clips. Her decision to unfollow Neelam signals that the disagreement runs deeper than a simple misunderstanding. At the same time, audiences should note that emotions after a high-pressure show often run high, and relationships take time to settle. Whether the two eventually reconcile or move on individually remains to be seen, but the controversy has certainly captured public attention. As the contestants adjust to life after BB19, more dynamics may shift in the coming days.