India, Dec. 8 -- Tanya Mittal, the second runner-up of Bigg Boss 19, reflects on her journey as she talks about the criticism that came her way. "People may have different opinions about me, but they couldn't ignore me. Like the other contestants, the show was challenging for me from the very beginning and there were moments that were mentally exhausting," says Tanya.

Throughout the season, Tanya was repeatedly called "fake," a tag she addresses directly. "I've always been straightforward about who I am. I come from a family where I've grown up with certain habits and comforts, and I don't see why that should be questioned," she explains. "If I choose to spend on myself or maintain a particular lifestyle, it's because I can. I work for i...