Munmun Dutta

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

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Munmun Dutta

Early life and education

Munmun Dutta

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

Filmography

Television

<table><thead><tr><th>Year</th><th>Title</th><th>Role</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>2004</td><td>Hum Sab Baraati</td><td>Meethi</td></tr><tr><td>2008–present</td><td>Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah</td><td>Babita Krishnan Iyer</td></tr><tr><td>2018</td><td>Indian Idol 10</td><td>Guest</td></tr><tr><td>2021</td><td>Kaun Banega Crorepati 13</td></tr><tr><td>2022</td><td>Bigg Boss 15</td></tr><tr><td>The Khatra Khatra Show</td></tr></tbody></table>

Films

<table><thead><tr><th>Year</th><th>Title</th><th>Role</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>2006</td><td>Holiday</td><td>Shuli</td></tr></tbody></table>

Awards and nominations

Munmun Dutta

<table><thead><tr><th>Year</th><th>Award</th><th>Work</th><th>Category</th><th>Result</th><th>Ref.</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>2017</td><td>Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards India</td><td>Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah</td><td>Favorite Actress – TV</td><td>Nominated</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2018</td><td>Won</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2019</td><td>Nominated</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2020</td><td>Gold Glam and Style Awards</td><td>—N/a</td><td>Women of Substance</td><td>Won</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2021</td><td>Indian Television Academy Awards</td><td>Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah</td><td>Best Actress in a Supporting Role</td><td>Won</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

Controversy

Munmun Dutta

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