Tanishaa Mukerji on Bigg Boss: Contestants Used Kajol and Ajay Devgn for Screen Time
Tanishaa Mukerji has once again sparked conversation around reality show dynamics after opening up about her experience on Bigg Boss 7. During a recent media interaction, the actress revealed that several contestants frequently mentioned her famous family members, Kajol and Ajay Devgn, to gain attention and secure more screen time. She also spoke candidly about the emotional pressure and mental exhaustion she faced during her time inside the house.
During the interview, Tanishaa explained that she entered the house with a naive mindset, thinking the experience would be a "fairy tale." However, she soon realised that the environment was much more competitive and calculated. She stated that while she was inside the house, she had no idea that her sister and brother-in-law were being discussed so frequently by other participants. She believes that because she was not comfortable speaking in Hindi at the time, much of her own conversations were edited out, while the dramatic mentions of her family by others were kept in to boost ratings.
Tanishaa described her time on the show as a "traumatic" experience. She used the term "trauma bonding" to describe the relationships she formed inside the house, including her well-known bond with fellow contestant Armaan Kohli. Looking back, she sees those connections as a result of the high-stress environment rather than simple friendship. She felt that she had to carry a heavy responsibility because of her family background, making sure she never said or did anything that would bring shame to her mother, Tanuja, or her sister.
One of the most striking comments Tanishaa made was about the value of the names being dropped. She asked if the show or the contestants would have been willing to pay Kajol or Ajay Devgn their usual fees of several crores to appear on the show. She felt it was unfair that their names were used for free content and to create drama for people who had no personal connection to them. Tanishaa mentioned that it was only after she stepped out of the Bigg Boss house that she realized how much her family had been dragged into the show’s daily narratives.
Family Support and Moving On
Despite the negativity she faced, Tanishaa emphasised that her family remained incredibly supportive of her. Her mother, Tanuja, reportedly watched every single episode just to see her daughter, despite the difficulty of being apart. Tanishaa credited her brother-in-law, Ajay Devgn, for teaching her how to remain calm under pressure, a lesson she tried to follow throughout the show. In 2026, she remains very close to her family, often describing Kajol and Ajay as the "Shiva and Parvati" of her life.
Since her appearance on reality television, Tanishaa Mukerji has continued carving her own space through Marathi films and reality dance shows. However, her reflections on the attention economy of reality TV reveal the emotional cost of carrying a famous surname. She believes her experience highlights how on-screen narratives are often shaped by calculated moves, with some participants creating drama simply to gain a few extra moments of fame and visibility.
The Strategy of Using Famous Names
During the interview, Tanishaa explained that she entered the house with a naive mindset, thinking the experience would be a "fairy tale." However, she soon realised that the environment was much more competitive and calculated. She stated that while she was inside the house, she had no idea that her sister and brother-in-law were being discussed so frequently by other participants. She believes that because she was not comfortable speaking in Hindi at the time, much of her own conversations were edited out, while the dramatic mentions of her family by others were kept in to boost ratings.
A Traumatic Experience
Tanishaa described her time on the show as a "traumatic" experience. She used the term "trauma bonding" to describe the relationships she formed inside the house, including her well-known bond with fellow contestant Armaan Kohli. Looking back, she sees those connections as a result of the high-stress environment rather than simple friendship. She felt that she had to carry a heavy responsibility because of her family background, making sure she never said or did anything that would bring shame to her mother, Tanuja, or her sister.
The Financial Reality of Fame
One of the most striking comments Tanishaa made was about the value of the names being dropped. She asked if the show or the contestants would have been willing to pay Kajol or Ajay Devgn their usual fees of several crores to appear on the show. She felt it was unfair that their names were used for free content and to create drama for people who had no personal connection to them. Tanishaa mentioned that it was only after she stepped out of the Bigg Boss house that she realized how much her family had been dragged into the show’s daily narratives.
Family Support and Moving On
Despite the negativity she faced, Tanishaa emphasised that her family remained incredibly supportive of her. Her mother, Tanuja, reportedly watched every single episode just to see her daughter, despite the difficulty of being apart. Tanishaa credited her brother-in-law, Ajay Devgn, for teaching her how to remain calm under pressure, a lesson she tried to follow throughout the show. In 2026, she remains very close to her family, often describing Kajol and Ajay as the "Shiva and Parvati" of her life.
Since her appearance on reality television, Tanishaa Mukerji has continued carving her own space through Marathi films and reality dance shows. However, her reflections on the attention economy of reality TV reveal the emotional cost of carrying a famous surname. She believes her experience highlights how on-screen narratives are often shaped by calculated moves, with some participants creating drama simply to gain a few extra moments of fame and visibility.
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