Munmun Dutta

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Munmun Dutta
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Dutta in 2013
Born (1987-09-28) 28 September 1987 (age 37)
NationalityIndian
Education M.A. in English
OccupationActor
Years active2003–present
Known forBabita Iyer in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah

Munmun Dutta (born 28 September 1987) is an Indian actress who works in Hindi television. [1] She is best known for her portrayal of Babita Iyer in the Hindi sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah .

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Early life and education

Dutta was born on 28 September 1987 in Durgapur, West Bengal. [2] She completed a master's degree in English. [3] In Kolkata, she used to perform as a child singer for Akashvani and Doordarshan. [4] She made her acting debut in Zee TV's 2004 serial Hum Sab Baraati . [5] Her first film role was in Kamal Haasan's Mumbai Xpress . In 2006, she appeared in the film Holiday . [4]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRole
2004 Hum Sab Baraati Meethi
2008–present Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Babita Krishnan Iyer
2018 Indian Idol 10 Guest
2021 Kaun Banega Crorepati 13
2022 Bigg Boss 15
The Khatra Khatra Show

Awards and nominations

YearAwardWorkCategoryResultRef.
2017 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards India Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Favorite Actress – TVNominated [6]
2018Won [7]
2019Nominated [8]
2020 Gold Glam and Style Awards Women of SubstanceWon
2021 Indian Television Academy Awards Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Best Actress in a Supporting Role Won [9]

Controversy

In 2021, a case was filed against her for a casteist slur. The actress, however, apologised later. [10] In 2022, she was arrested and interrogated but was later released. [11]

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