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“I Wanted To Be Paid To Exist”, Desi Bling Star Lailli’s Candid Take On Business, Investing & Manifestation

Desi Bling star Lailli Mirza opened up about why she joined reality TV, her unconventional career goal of "getting paid to exist".

by Deeplata Garde
“I Wanted To Be Paid To Exist”, Desi Bling Star Lailli’s Candid Take On Business, Investing & Manifestation
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Have you been following the Mirza sisters since their Desi Bling breakout? Well, then, you are quite aware that Lailli Mirza doesn’t do filtered answers. In a recent chat with Curly Tales Middle East’s anchor Bianca, she got refreshingly honest about the question she says she gets asked constantly by people who know her personally. That is “Why join a reality show at all, and especially one known for its outrageous cast?”

“Why Are You Doing A Reality TV Show?”

Lailli shared that people close to her often question her involvement in the show, especially given how larger-than-life some of her castmates can be. Her answer, though, points to something bigger than the show itself: the fact that wealth and how people choose to spend it exist on a wide spectrum, and everyone’s relationship with money looks different.

“I Just Want To Be Paid To Exist” Lailli Explains Her Choice To Join The Industry

Here’s where Lailli got refreshingly candid. She revealed that growing up, she never had the desire to work in the traditional sense. Her actual goal, in her own words, was simply to be paid to exist. It’s a line that got an immediate reaction, with Bianca jumping in to call it “everyone’s dream”, and Lailli didn’t disagree. She doubled down, saying she genuinely believed it was possible, and today, she feels like she’s living exactly that reality.

Also Read: Desi Bling’s Mirza Twins Say, “Our Personalities Are Completely Opposite”

Her Advice On Manifestation

When someone asked her for tips on how to actually manifest that kind of life, Lailli didn’t hold back. Her advice: believe in yourself and in what you actually want, not performatively, but for real. She pointed out that a lot of people say they’re manifesting something without actually believing it’s possible, which defeats the purpose entirely. According to Lailli, the key is being in the right vibration, and love, she says, is the best vibration to sit in if you want to attract anything into your life.

Also Read: Desi Bling’s Lailli & Alizey Reveal Their Mom Once Took Money From Their Piggy Banks To Buy Milk

It’s a mix of business mindset and manifestation philosophy that feels very on-brand for the Mirza sisters: that’s equal parts grounded and aspirational. 

Don’t forget to download the Curly Tales app and follow the YouTube channel of Curly Tales Middle East for the full episode and more from the Desi Bling twins.

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FAQs

Why did Lailli Mirza join Desi Bling?

Lailli said she joined the reality show despite people questioning her decision because she wanted to share her perspective and believes everyone's relationship with wealth and success is different.

Where can I watch Lailli Mirza's full interview?

The complete conversation is available on the Curly Tales Middle East YouTube channel and the Curly Tales app.

Deeplata Garde

Powered by black coffee, dark chocolate & a concerning number of open tabs, Deeplata lives her life chasing stories, sunsets & soul-satisfying food. When she's not writing, you'll find her recommending restaurants, romanticising everyday life or reading her book in a corner.

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First Published: July 17, 2026 3:04 PM