Munmun Dutta is a prominent Indian actress and model, widely recognized for her role as Mrs. Babita Iyer in the popular television series Tarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma. She boasts a career spanning over 15 years, encompassing diverse roles in television commercials and modeling.

Biography/Wiki

Munmun Dutta was born on September 28, 1987, in Durgapur, West Bengal. Initially aspiring to be a doctor, she transitioned into acting, achieving widespread recognition through her role in “Taarak Mehta Ka Oolta Chashmah.” Her career also includes various modeling assignments.

Physical Appearance

Munmun stands at 5’5″ tall. While her natural hair color is brown, she frequently experiments with shades like blonde and golden.

Family & Caste

Munmun hails from a Bengali family.

Parents & Siblings

Both of Munmun’s parents were singers, influencing her own interest in classical singing. Sadly, her father passed away on June 11, 2018, after a prolonged illness.

Husband & Children

Munmun Dutta is currently unmarried and does not have any children.

Relationships/Affairs

Armaan Kohli

Reports suggest a past relationship with actor Armaan Kohli, which reportedly ended due to his alleged aggressive behavior and physical abuse towards Munmun.

Raj Anadkat

In September 2021, rumors circulated about a relationship with her co-star Raj Anadkat (Tappu in TMKOC). Engagement rumors surfaced in March 2024, but were quickly denied by both parties.

Career

Munmun’s educational journey included schooling at Oxford Model Senior Secondary School in Kanpur and a Master’s degree in Arts (English) from Pune. Despite her mother’s suggestion to pursue journalism, she opted for a career in the entertainment industry.

Her acting debut was in the television series “Hum Sab Barati” (2004) on Zee TV. She also ventured into films, debuting with “Mumbai Express” (2005). While she appeared in other projects, it was “Tarak Mehta Ka Oolta Chashma” that catapulted her to fame; the show has been running for over eight years.

Controversies

Several controversies have surrounded Munmun. In May 2021, she faced criticism for using a casteist slur in an Instagram video. She subsequently apologized, attributing it to a misunderstanding due to language barriers. Later that year, she was trolled for dating rumors with her significantly younger co-star and responded to the age-shaming comments via social media.

In February 2022, rumors of her arrest in the casteist case were clarified; she was called for questioning but not arrested. The false arrest reports caused her significant distress.

Favourites

• Favorite Actors: Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukherjee, Madhuri Dixit, and Anushka Sharma.
• Favorite Cricketer: Rohit Sharma.
• Dream Destinations: Goa and Paris.
• Favorite Colors: White, blue, and black.
• Favorite TV Show: “Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi” (2016).
• Favorite Movies: “Titanic” (1997), and “A Walk to Remember” (2002).

Facts

Munmun is a trained dancer, appearing in several music videos. She is a passionate traveler and a dedicated social worker, supporting girls’ education and even sponsoring the education of her housemaid’s daughter. She also actively works for animal welfare.

Munmun Dutta’s Key Career Milestones

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