Gunjan Chaudhary
Social media personality and reality TV star Tanya Mittal has found herself at the center of a fresh online debate after a recent episode of the cooking reality show Maa Hai Na. A clip from the episode has gone viral, showing Tanya appearing visibly upset after comedians Chandan Prabhakar and Ali Asgar performed a mimicry act based on her and her mother. While some viewers felt Tanya’s reaction was justified, others argued that reality television contestants should be prepared to laugh at themselves.
Tanya Mittal
Tanya Mittal Visibly Upset After Mimicry Show
Maa Hai Na, which recently premiered on OTT platform ZEE5, features celebrity contestants competing alongside their mothers in a cooking-based format. Tanya Mittal is participating in the show with her mother and is competing against several well-known faces from the entertainment industry. Other contestants include, Urvashi Dholakia and her son, Sunita Ahuja and her daughter Tina along with other several celebrity families from television and digital entertainment.
Tanya Mittal Got Upset After Mimicry
During a recent episode, comedians Chandan Prabhakar and Ali Asgar performed a comic skit for the contestants. Chandan appeared dressed in a red saree while mimicking Tanya Mittal, while Ali Asgar portrayed her mother. Their exaggerated performance drew laughter from the audience, fellow contestants, and even host Shilpa Shetty. However, Tanya’s reaction stood out.
Tanya Mittal
As the skit unfolded, Tanya was seen maintaining a serious expression while others around her laughed. Unlike the cheerful atmosphere in the studio, she appeared uncomfortable and visibly upset by the portrayal. Her mother also looked reserved during portions of the act. The moment quickly caught viewers’ attention after clips from the episode surfaced online. Social media users were divided over Tanya Mittal’s response.
Tanya Mittal’s Mother
Some viewers believed that the mimicry crossed a line because it involved her mother and personal mannerisms. Others argued that celebrities appearing on entertainment reality shows should expect light-hearted roasting and comic impersonations. Several reactions flooded social media, “If you can’t take a joke, maybe reality shows aren’t for you.” Another user commented, “She was upset because her mother was being mocked. People should understand that not everyone enjoys public jokes involving family.” Others defended Tanya, saying comedians should be mindful of personal boundaries while creating humor.