Munmun Dutta is an actress and model. She is known for her work in the long-running Tarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma as Mrs. Babita Iyer. She has been in the industry for more than 15 years. She has worked in many TV ads and has done various modelling assignments too. Let’s check out more about the personal and professional life of Munmun Dutta.
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Biography/Wiki
Munmun Dutta was born on 28 September 1987 (34 years old; age as of 2021) in Durgapur, West Bengal. As a child, she wanted to become a doctor but ended up becoming an actress. She became a household name after she appeared in the famous TV serial ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Oolta Chashmah.’ Since then there has been no looking back for her. She has also appeared in many modelling assignments.
Physical Appearance
Munmun Dutta is 5′ 5″ feet height.
Although her hair colour is brown. She is fond of dyeing her hair and often wears a golden or blonde hair colour.
Family & Caste
Munmun Dutta was born in a Bengali family.
Parents & Siblings
Both her parents have been singers. Like her family, she also developed an interest in singing. So, she underwent training in classical singing. Her father died on 11 June 2018 after chronic illness.
Husband & Children
Munmun is unmarried and has no children.
Relationships/Affairs
Armaan Kohli
According to the sources, Munmun Dutta was once in a relationship with actor Armaan Kohli; however, due to his aggressive nature, the relationship could not last long. It is also said that Armaan used to abuse Munmun physically.
Raj Anadkat
In September 2021, she was rumoured to be in a relationship with her Taarak Mehta Ka Oolta Chashmah co-star Raj Anadkat, who is known for his role of Tappu in the show. [1]The Times of India
On 13 March 2024, Munmun and Anadkat were reported to be getting engaged in a private ceremony in Vadodara, Gujarat. They, however, soon refuted the claims and called them ‘fake’ and ‘baseless.’ [2]The Indian Express
Career
Munmun Dutta did her schooling from Oxford Model Senior Secondary School, Kanpur, UP. She moved to Pune for higher education and recieved a Master’s degree in Arts (English). Her mother insisted her to pursue journalism and so she enrolled herself in a journalism course, but she left it in between to go ahead with her career in the glamour world.
Munmun Dutta started her acting career with the TV serial ‘Hum Sab Barati’ in 2004, which was telecasted on Zee TV. She also tried her luck in films and made her debut with the film titled ‘Mumbai Express’ (2005). She worked in other TV shows and movies as well, but she shot to fame with the show ‘Tarak Mehta Ka Oolta Chashma,’ which has been running on TV for more than 8 years.
Controversies
- In May 2021, she was criticized on social media for using a casteist slur in a video that she posted on her Instagram profile on 9 May 2021. On 10 May 2021, she apologised for the same and called it unintentional. [3]The Indian Express She wrote on Twitter,
This is in reference to a video that I posted yesterday where in one word used by me has been misinterpreted. It was never said with the intent of insult, intimidate, humiliate or hurt anyone’s feelings. Because of my language barrier, I was genuinely misinformed about the meaning of the word. Once I was made aware of its meaning I immediately took the part down. I have utmost respect for every single person from every caste, creed or gender and acknowledge their immense contribution to our Society or nation.”
— Munmun Dutta (@moonstar4u) May 10, 2021
- In September 2021, she was heavily trolled on social media after she was rumoured to be dating her Tarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah co-star Raj Anadkat who is 9 years younger than her. Later, she took to Instagram to express her disappointment over the comments she had been receiving on social media in which she was age shamed. [4]India Today She shared two posts on Instagram; one for the public, and the other for the media.
- In February 2022, after it was rumoured that she was arrested in the casteist case, she clarified that police called her for interrogation, and she was not arrested. She further added that the rumour of her arrest had deeply upset her. [5]The Times of India
Favourites
- Munmun Dutta likes to watch Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukherjee, Madhuri Dixit, and Anushka Sharma on the silver screen.
- Her favourite cricketer is Rohit Sharma.
- Dutta’s dream destinations include Goa and Paris.
- She likes white, blue, and black colours.
- Munmun’s favourite TV show is ‘Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi’ (2016).
- She likes watching Hollywood movies, Titanic (1997), and A Walk to Remember (2002) in her free time.
Facts
- Munmun Dutta loves dancing and is a trained dancer. She has also appeared in some music videos.
- The #MeeToo campaign on Twitter inspired Munmun to open up about her bad experiences with the men around her in her childhood. She wrote a post on Instagram and even mentioned the reason for not being able to get married to someone.
- Munmun Dutta is also a social worker. She is a supporter of the girl child education and is also paying for the education of her house maid’s daughter.
References
U hv such a great performance in ”Tarak Mehta…”.best of luck for ur future.👍
U have acted gracefully in the serial TMKUC and looks stunning…………I love to see scenes with Jetha Lal…….Truely Romantic
TMKUC cannot continue without your glamour now.
You are very telented and beautiful. I think Bollywood should approach you for the role of lead heroin in commercial movies. All the best to you Munmunji.👍
Come back as soon as possible it’s high time now to see show without babita kindly comeback fast and entertain us jaldi se dost…… God damn fan dear u r just amazing with jetha hope u r wife of jethaa……
Munmun ji, you a great actor. A proud Bengali. Your skills are fantastic. You hv made the Tv show interesting. Durgapur people in West Bengal miss you very much. Plz do a program in this region. We wish you success and good wishes.