Munmun Dutta

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Munmun Dutta (Bengali pronunciation: [munmun dɔtːo]; born September 28, 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.

Born (1987-09-28) September 28, 1987 (age 38)
EducationM.A. in English
OccupationActor
Yearsactive2003–present
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Munmun Dutta
Dutta in 2013
Born (1987-09-28) September 28, 1987 (age 38)
EducationM.A. in English
OccupationActor
Years active2003–present
Known forBabita Iyer in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah
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Early life and education

Dutta was born 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

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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[6]
The Khatra Khatra Show
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Films

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2006 Holiday Shuli
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Awards and nominations

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Year Award Work Category Result Ref.
2017 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards India Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Favorite Actress – TV Nominated [7]
2018 Won [8]
2019 Nominated [9]
2020 Gold Glam and Style Awards N/a Women of Substance Won
2021 Indian Television Academy Awards Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Best Actress in a Supporting Role Won [10]
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Controversy

In 2021, a case was filed against her for a casteist slur. The actress, however, apologised later.[11] In 2022, she was arrested and interrogated but was later released.[12]

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