‘Fighting for survival is the real struggle’: BB19’s Malti tells Tanya as she speaks about her ‘STRUGGLES’

A casual conversation between Malti, Neelam, and Tanya turned into a deep discussion about truth, perception, and personal struggles.

It began when Malti told Tanya, “You don’t lie, but you exaggerate a lot.” Tanya quickly defended herself, saying, “I don’t exaggerate — that’s just your perception.” Malti replied sharply, “You should rather say that you’re blessed, not that you’ve struggled.”

As the exchange settled, the discussion shifted to life experiences. Malti and Neelam began reflecting on their struggles. Neelam opened up about her father’s hardships, sharing, “My dad used to cut wood for a living. He’s worked endlessly just to earn two meals a day.”

Hearing this, Tanya interjected, suggesting that not everyone’s struggle looks the same. Malti calmly responded, “Fighting for survival is the real struggle. Fighting even to breathe — that’s what true struggle feels like.” When Tanya insisted it was just her perspective, Malti replied firmly, “If you can’t take feedback, then don’t ask me about yourself.”

Fighting for survival is the real struggle. Fighting even to breathe — that’s what true struggle feels like.

- Malti Chahar

The conversation then took a more personal turn. Neelam opened up to Malti about her own journey — from her first job, where she earned just ?5,000, to the challenges her family faced. Malti listened intently, and the two found comfort in each other’s stories.

Encouraged by the moment, Malti also shared her past heartbreak when Neelam asked about her love life and plans for marriage. What started as a light-hearted conversation soon transformed into an honest exchange of vulnerabilities and experiences, as the three women revealed the unseen battles behind their smiles.