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Quick Info

Date of birth28 September 1987

Age37 Years

BirthplaceDurgapur, West Bengal, India

ProfessionActress

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyFather - Singer (deceased 2018); Mother - Singer; Brother - Not Known; Sister - Not Known

Munmun Dutta Biography

Munmun Dutta is an Indian actress best known for playing Babita Krishnan Iyer on the long-running sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. Born in West Beng

Early life and background

Munmun Dutta was born on 28 September 1987 in Durgapur, West Bengal, and grew up with ties to Kolkata. She completed her schooling at Oxford Model Senior Secondary School in Kanpur and went on to earn a Master of Arts in English from the University of Mumbai. Music was part of her upbringing: both of her parents are singers and she herself trained in classical music.

Career

Dutta began her acting career in television in 2004 with the series Hum Sab Baraati and made her film debut in Mumbai Express in 2005. She gained widespread recognition for her portrayal of Babita Krishnan Iyer on the sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, a role she has played since 2008.

Her screen presence combines acting with her other interests; she lists singing and dancing among her hobbies. Before turning to acting she also took part in fashion shows, which contributed to her early industry exposure.

Public profile

Physically, Dutta is listed at approximately 165 cm (5'5") and around 55 kg, with figure measurements reported as 34-28-34. She has black eyes and brown hair.

Dutta is identified as Indian by nationality and Hindu by religion. Her zodiac sign is Libra. As of 2024 she is unmarried. Media reports have associated her romantically with fellow actor Raj Anadkat, though some stories about their relationship—such as reports of a private engagement in March 2024—were publicly denied by the parties involved.

Controversies have touched Dutta's public life. In May 2021 she faced criticism after an Instagram video in which she used a casteist slur; she subsequently apologized, saying the term had been used unintentionally and that she removed the material once she learned its meaning. In September 2021 she responded publicly to online trolling related to her personal life. In February 2022 there were media reports about her being arrested in connection with the 2021 incident; she clarified that she had not been arrested but was called in for questioning and expressed distress about the arrest rumours.

Personal tastes and interests

Dutta has named Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan among her favourite actors, and Rani Mukerji, Madhuri Dixit and Anushka Sharma among favourite actresses. She enjoys travelling, with Goa and Paris cited as preferred destinations. She has also identified Rohit Sharma as a favourite cricketer and listed white, blue and black as preferred colours. Among films she admires are Titanic and A Walk to Remember, and she has mentioned the television show Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi.

Latest updates

In March 2024 media outlets reported on a supposed private engagement between Dutta and Raj Anadkat in Vadodara; both actors dismissed those claims as fake. Dutta continues to be associated with Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, the role that remains her most prominent and long-running credit.

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Recent Work

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah

Long-running television sitcom in which she plays Babita Krishnan Iyer (2008 to present)

2008 to present
Mumbai Express

Film debut

2005
Hum Sab Baraati

Television debut

2004
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Career Highlights

  1. Portrays Babita Krishnan Iyer on Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah since 2008
  2. Television debut in Hum Sab Baraati (2004)
  3. Film debut in Mumbai Express (2005)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Munmun Dutta born?

Munmun Dutta was born on 28 September 1987.

What is Munmun Dutta known for?

Munmun Dutta is known for actress.

What is Munmun Dutta’s marital status?

Munmun Dutta's marital status is listed as Unmarried.