Former Bigg Boss 19 contestant Tanya Mittal is embroiled in a fresh wave of controversy as her ex-stylist, Riddhima Sharma, has come forward with detailed allegations of non-payment and professional misconduct. Sharma, who styled Mittal during the reality show's finale, claims significant parts of her payments remain uncleared and several outfits are yet to be returned by the celebrity's team.
Stylist's Allegations: Unpaid Fees and Unreturned Outfits
In an exclusive conversation with Hindustan Times last week, Riddhima Sharma provided a detailed account of her grievances. She stated that the entire experience was deeply distressing, especially given Mittal's national television presence. "It was very difficult for me as I have never been in such a situation, especially with someone who is on national television," Sharma revealed, adding that the incident served as a harsh reality check about working with celebrities.
Sharma explained that her primary contact throughout the engagement was Tanya Mittal's brother, Amrutesh. Initially, the collaboration proceeded smoothly. However, issues arose when she was asked to style Mittal for the Bigg Boss finale. According to Sharma, Mittal's team refused to cover her travel costs to the venue, a point of contention from the start.
She further elaborated, "If you needed a stylist this much, you could have called me the same way others did." Sharma emphasized that her involvement extended beyond the finale, claiming she sourced the blue lehenga Mittal wore the day after the finale. The stylist's core complaint revolves around pending payments and the non-return of several borrowed outfits, which she says are still with Mittal's team.
Online Backlash and Final Straw Over Sarees
Since publicly voicing her complaints, Riddhima Sharma has faced a barrage of online trolling. She reported that numerous fan pages dedicated to Tanya Mittal have been "calling her names and disrespecting her online continuously." This added a layer of personal harassment to her professional disputes.
The situation reached a breaking point when Mittal's team requested Sharma to source two additional sarees for an ad shoot. Sharma insisted on clearing all existing dues and retrieving the previously sent outfits before entering into any new agreement. It was during this discussion, she claims, that a member of Mittal's team made a dismissive comment.
"Some girl told me that 'Sarees nahi ayi toh payments bhi nahi ayengi' (If the sarees don't come, the payments won't come either)—who talks like this?" Sharma recounted. She expressed profound disappointment, stating, "It hit me hard that itni mehnat ki and I was rooting for her throughout the journey, and then this is how I was treated." This remark, she says, solidified her decision to speak out publicly about the entire ordeal.
Fallout and Unresolved Professional Dispute
The controversy highlights the often-opaque financial dealings and professional expectations in celebrity styling. Sharma's detailed statement moves the issue beyond mere speculation, presenting specific claims about unpaid work and unreturned property. As of now, there has been no public response from Tanya Mittal or her representatives addressing these new, detailed allegations. The dispute remains unresolved, casting a shadow over post-Bigg Boss 19 narratives and putting the spotlight on the ethical responsibilities between public figures and the professionals they hire.
