Bigg Boss 19 recently welcomed Tanya Mittal as one of its contestants. Soon after her entry, an old interview of hers went viral where she had shared her emotional experience of surviving and helping people during the tragic Maha Kumbh stampede in Prayagraj earlier this year.
Tanya Mittal Recalls Surviving Kumbh Stampede
The incident happened on January 29, 2025, during Mauni Amavasya, one of the most crowded days of the Kumbh. Millions of devotees had gathered to take the holy dip in the river. Sadly, a massive crowd crush occurred, leading to chaos and panic. Reports suggested that more than 80 people lost their lives, while hundreds were injured. Tanya Mittal was among those present in the crowd, and her story left many shocked.
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In the resurfaced clip, Tanya is seen describing the horror she witnessed. Fighting back tears, she said: “There were dead bodies in my hands. The crowd was falling over me, and people were crushed so badly that even their jaws were broken. I tried saving as many lives as possible, but still, many died right in front of me.”
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Tanya explained that despite people assuming she would get VIP protection, she was left to struggle like everyone else. She even covered her face while helping victims so that no one felt she was being given special treatment. She also recalled how women were dying around her and how she tried to keep their bodies safe so their families could at least identify them later.
Tanya, who is known as a spiritual influencer, immediately began helping victims during the chaos. Along with her team, she managed to rescue several people, including children, despite the danger to her own life. Her courage during the tragedy brought her into the public eye months before joining the reality show.
The Maha Kumbh is one of the world’s largest religious gatherings, but it also comes with major safety challenges. Tanya’s story is a reminder of the human cost of such tragedies and the importance of better crowd management.
As Tanya Mittal begins her Bigg Boss 19 journey, audiences are now looking at her not only as a contestant but also as someone who has shown bravery and humanity during one of the darkest moments of this year.
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