Tina Datta

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Tina Datta
Tina Datta snapped by paparazi in Goregaon.jpg
Datta in 2023
Born (1991-11-27) 27 November 1991 (age 33)
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Education
[1]
OccupationActress
Years active1996–present
Known for

Tina Datta (born 27 November 1991 [2] ) is an Indian actress who primarily work in Hindi television. Datta rose to fame with her dual portrayal of Ichcha Bharti Singh Bundela and Meethi Singh Bundela Chatterjee in Uttaran , which earned her the Producers Guild Film Award for Best Actress in a Drama Series. She went on to participate in stunt-based reality show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 7 and reality series Bigg Boss 16 . [3]

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Early life

Datta was born in Kolkata on 27 November 1991 to Madhumita Datta and Tapan Datta. [4] She has an elder brother named Debraj. She's an avid yoga and pilates enthusiast. [5] During the lockdown, she decided to switch her routine from functional weight training to yoga. [6] Additionally, the actress is well versed in pole dancing and kickboxing. [7]

Career

Child artist and early roles (1996–2008)

Datta made her debut at the age of five with the show Sister Nivedita. [8] A year later, she made her film debut as a child artist with the Bengali film Pita Maata Santan. [9] She went on to act in many Bengali films some of which are Dus Number Bari and Sagarkanya. She has also acted in several Bengali television series one of which being Khela. Datta starred in Rituparno Ghosh's film Chokher Bali alongside Aishwarya Rai. [10] She further played young Lalita in Vidya Balan and Saif Ali Khan's 2005 cult movie Parineeta . [11] Datta auditioned for the role of in Kolkata and Pradeep Sarkar, who was looking for a Bengali face to play the role really liked her and said she was perfect for the role. [12] In 2008, she starred in the Bengali mythology drama television series Durga where she played Kumkum Roy Choudhary.

Breakthrough and recognition (2009–2021)

Datta on the sets of Uttaran, in 2013 Tina Datta snapped on the sets of Uttaran.jpg
Datta on the sets of Uttaran , in 2013

Dutta achieved her career breakthrough with her dual portrayals in Uttaran . From 2009 to 2013, she played Ichcha Bharti Singh Bundela opposite Nandish Sandhu and Vikas Bhalla, while from 2012 to 2015, she played Meethi Singh Bundela Chatterjee opposite Mrunal Jain. The series became the third longest-running Indian television series of Colors TV and earned her widespread acclaim. [13] [14] Her performance won her several accolades including the Producers Guild Film Award for Best Actress in a Drama Series. [15] [16]

In 2016, she participated in Colors TV's stunt-based reality show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 7 where she finished at the 12th position. [17] From 2017 to 2018, Datta played Dhamini in the mythology drama Karmaphal Daata Shani . From 2018 to 2019, she portrayed Jhanvi Mourya and Kundani Roy in &TV's paranormal romance drama series Daayan . [18]

In 2020, she played Ketki Maheshwari opposite Rajeev Khandelwal in ZEE5's crime thriller web series Naxalbari which revolves around an STF agent who goes on a mission to suppress the revival of a Naxal uprising in Gadchiroli. [19] She won the Global Fame Award for Best OTT Debut for her portrayal in the series. [20] In 2021, Datta made her music video debut by starring in Mika Singh's Bengali song Durga Maa Elo Re. [21]

Bigg Boss and further work (2022–present)

From 2022 to 2023, she participated in Colors TV's captive reality show Bigg Boss 16. [22] She finished at the eighth place after spending 119 days in the house. [23] Datta was the second highest paid contestant of the season. [24] In 2023, she portrayed Surili Ahuja Banerjee in Sony TV's Hum Rahe Na Rahe Hum opposite Jay Bhanushali. [25]

In the media

Datta in 2023 Tina Datta snapped by paparazzi in Malad.jpg
Datta in 2023

In 2019, Datta was placed 19th in the Times Most Desirable Women on Television list. [26] In 2023, Datta walked as a showstopper for Shivayu at Jaipur Couture Week and Eunoia at the Pune Times Fashion Week. [27]

Filmography

Films

YearTitleRoleLanguageRef.
1997Pita Maata SantanChild artist Bengali
2003Tharak
2003 Chokher Bali Manorama [28]
2005 Parineeta Young Lalita Roy Hindi [29]
2008 Chirodini Tumi Je Amar PriyankaBengali [30]

Television

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
1994Sister NiveditaBengali series
2007KhelaHiya / Saira
2008 Durga Kumkum Roy Choudhary
2009 Koi Aane Ko Hai Paromita Roy [31]
2009–2013 Uttaran Ichcha Bharati Singh Bundela [32]
2012-2015Meethi Singh Bundela Chatterjee [33]
2016 Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 7 Contestant12th place [34]
2017–2018 Karmaphal Daata Shani Dhamini
2018–2019 Daayan Jhanvi Maurya Chaudhary [35]
2019Kundani Roy
2022–2023 Bigg Boss 16 Contestant8th place [36]
2023 Hum Rahein Na Rahein Hum Surili Ahuja Banerjee [37]

Special appearances

YearTitleRoleRef.
2009 Comedy Circus Ichcha Bharti Singh Bundela
Bigg Boss 3 [38]
2010 Bigg Boss 4 [39]
2011 Bigg Boss 5
2012 Bigg Boss 6
2013 Comedy Nights with Kapil Herself
Bigg Boss 7
2014 Bigg Boss 8
2015 Comedy Classes
2016 Comedy Nights Bachao
2021 Bigg Boss 14

Web series

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2020 Naxalbari Ketki Maheshwari ZEE5's series [40]
2025Personal TrainerNeha Dharamrajan Hungama's series [41]

Music videos

YearTitleSinger(s)Ref.
2021Durga Maa Elo Re Mika Singh, Anuradha Juju [42]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardsCategoryWorkResultRef.
2009 Indian Telly Awards Best Actress in a Lead Role Uttaran Nominated [43]
2010Nominated [44]
Producers Guild Film Awards Best Actress in a Drama Series Won [45]
2023 Iconic Gold Awards Best Dressed Reality Star Bigg Boss 16 Won [46]

References

  1. ↑ "Tina Datta: Here's everything you need to know about the Bigg Boss 16 contestant". Lifestyle Asia India. Archived from the original on 20 November 2022. Retrieved 20 November 2022.
  2. ↑ "Happy Birthday Tina Datta: 5 Lesser known facts about the Bigg Boss 16 contestant". PINKVILLA. Archived from the original on 19 December 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
  3. ↑ "Tina Datta says she came on board Bigg Boss 16' only for 'Salman Khan sir'". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 18 November 2022. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
  4. ↑ "Social media is good for business but you need to handle trolls: Tina Datta". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 24 December 2022. Retrieved 24 December 2022.
  5. ↑ "Fitness inspo from Big Boss 16 contestant Tina Datta". The Times of India.
  6. ↑ "International Day of Yoga: Tina Datta says yoga has calmed her down, 'I had a lot of stress, anger and anxiety within, that's in control now'". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 19 February 2023.
  7. ↑ "Tina Datta shares her secret of being fit and reveals she loves eating". Zoom TV. Archived from the original on 24 December 2022. Retrieved 24 December 2022.
  8. ↑ "'I've dreamt of going on a date with SRK'". The Statesman. Archived from the original on 6 October 2014.
  9. ↑ "Tina Datta's career timeline; Uttaran to Bigg Boss 16". India TV. Archived from the original on 28 January 2023.
  10. ↑ "Tina Datta: Had done prominent work like Chokher Bali, Parineeta back home in Kolkata, but it was Uttaran that put me on the map". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 20 November 2022.
  11. ↑ "Did you know Bigg Boss 16 contestant Tina Datta made her Bollywood debut alongside Vidya Balan in Parineeta?". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 20 November 2022. Retrieved 20 November 2022.
  12. ↑ "Producers owe me 25 lakh: Tina Datta". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 12 August 2015. Retrieved 28 September 2014.
  13. ↑ "Uttaran completes 1400 episodes". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 19 January 2023.
  14. ↑ "Pratigya and Uttaran in a TRP tussle". The Times of India . 21 September 2011. Archived from the original on 28 July 2018. Retrieved 28 February 2018.
  15. ↑ "Tina Dutta breaks down on last day of 'Uttaran'". The Times of India . 9 January 2015. Archived from the original on 9 March 2018. Retrieved 28 February 2018.
  16. ↑ "I have never been insecure: Tina Datta". DNA India. Archived from the original on 23 October 2014. Retrieved 28 September 2014.
  17. ↑ "Meet the contestants of Khatron Ke Khiladi 7". Rediff . Archived from the original on 14 November 2022. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
  18. ↑ "Tina Datta: Ratta queen is my nickname on the sets of Daayan". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 14 January 2023. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
  19. ↑ "Naxalbari trailer: Rajeev, Tina Datta's never-seen-before avatar". Mid-day. Archived from the original on 18 November 2022. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
  20. ↑ "Tina Dutta Wins OTT Debut Award for her Performance in Naxalbari". News18. Archived from the original on 18 November 2022. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
  21. ↑ "Tina Datta's career timeline; Uttaran to Bigg Boss 16". India TV. Archived from the original on 28 January 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
  22. ↑ "Bigg Boss 16's Tina Datta on staying away from TV for so long: 'When you have a good bank balance, you can be picky'". The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 18 November 2022. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
  23. ↑ "Bigg Boss 16': Tina Datta bids farewell to the season tonight". Mid-day. Archived from the original on 28 January 2023.
  24. ↑ "Bigg Boss 16: Sumbul Touqeer-Tina Datta are highest paid inmates this season; read what each contestant earns per week". DNA India. Archived from the original on 17 January 2023. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
  25. ↑ "Hum Rahe Na Rahe Hum explores the chemistry of Tina Datta and Jay Bhanushali in this new promo". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 12 March 2023.
  26. ↑ "Meet the Times 20 Most Desirable Women on Television 2019". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 8 September 2020. Retrieved 14 November 2022.
  27. ↑ "Tina Datta owns the ramp at Pune Times Fashion Week 2023". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 4 April 2023.
  28. ↑ Ghosh, Tanmoy (2003). "Chokher Bali". Filmfare . Archived from the original on 4 December 2003. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
  29. ↑ Jha, Subhash K. "Parineeta could rekindle soft, nostalgic feelings..." Archived from the original on 8 August 2007. Retrieved 27 October 2007.
  30. ↑ "Sometimes you can be in a show for barely a few episodes and yet leave a mark: Tina Datta". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 19 January 2023. Retrieved 19 January 2023.
  31. ↑ Chougule, AL (27 March 2009). "Ekta show opens well, Colors loses momentum". The Indian Express. Retrieved 10 June 2020.
  32. ↑ "Uttaran TRP 2009". 24 April 2009. Archived from the original on 28 April 2021. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
  33. ↑ "TV Toppers". Archived from the original on 6 June 2020. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
  34. ↑ "Tina Dutta, Parvathy Omanakuttan in Khatron Ke Khiladi 7". DNA India. Archived from the original on 19 January 2023.
  35. ↑ "Uttaran fame Tina Datta on taking up a project in Indonesia: I wouldn't think twice before I say yes". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 19 January 2023.
  36. ↑ "EXCLUSIVE: Uttaran actress Tina Datta opens up about her feelings before entering Bigg Boss 16; says, "I am a survivor and I know I can overcome this challenge with flying colours"". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 19 January 2023.
  37. ↑ "Tina Datta and Jay Bhanushali's upcoming show 'Hum Rahe Na Rahe Hum' looks quite promising; watch promo". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 14 March 2023.
  38. ↑ "Colors celebrates Diwali in Bigg Boss house". The Indian Express. Retrieved 18 October 2009.
  39. ↑ "Bigg Boss 4: Colors parivaar to enter the house to celebrate Diwali". The Indian Express. Retrieved 5 November 2010.
  40. ↑ "DNA Exclusive: Tinaa Dattaa on shooting 'Naxalbari' with precautions amid coronavirus pandemic". DNA India. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
  41. ↑ "Tinaa Dattaa plays a grey character in 'Personal Trainer'". Tribune India. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
  42. ↑ "Exclusive! Tina Dutta: I enjoyed every bit of 'Durga Maa Elo Re' though I have two left feet". Mid-day. Archived from the original on 14 January 2023. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
  43. ↑ "Telly awards 2009 Popular Awards winners". Indian Telly Awards. Archived from the original on 11 February 2012. Retrieved 10 December 2013.
  44. ↑ "Telly awards 2010 Popular Awards winners". Indian Telly Awards. Archived from the original on 16 October 2013. Retrieved 10 December 2013.
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  46. ↑ "Checkout the complete list of winners of CBTF Presents Iconic Gold Awards 2023". Ahmedabad Mirror. 22 July 2023. Retrieved 21 September 2023.


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