Munmun Dutta, a renowned actress and model, is best known for her iconic portrayal of Mrs. Babita Iyer in the long-running television series, Tarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma. This blog post delves into her personal and professional life, exploring her career, relationships, and controversies.

Biography/Wiki

Born on September 28, 1987, in Durgapur, West Bengal, Munmun Dutta initially aspired to be a doctor. However, fate led her to a successful acting career. Her role in “Taarak Mehta Ka Oolta Chashmah” catapulted her to household name status. Beyond acting, she’s also actively involved in modeling assignments.

Physical Appearance

Munmun stands at a height of 5’5″. While her natural hair color is brown, she often experiments with golden or blonde hues.

Family & Caste

Munmun hails from a Bengali family background.

Parents & Siblings

Both of Munmun’s parents were singers, influencing her own interest in classical singing, which she pursued through formal training. 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

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

Raj Anadkat

In September 2021, rumors circulated about a relationship with her “Taarak Mehta Ka Oolta Chashmah” co-star, Raj Anadkat (Tappu). Engagement rumors emerged in March 2024 but were swiftly denied by both parties as “fake” and “baseless.”

Career

Munmun’s educational journey included schooling at Oxford Model Senior Secondary School, Kanpur, followed by a Master’s degree in Arts (English) in Pune. Although her mother encouraged a journalism career, Munmun chose to pursue her passion in the entertainment industry.

She began her acting career with “Hum Sab Barati” (2004) on Zee TV and made her film debut with “Mumbai Express” (2005). While she appeared in other TV shows and films, her breakthrough role came with the long-running success of “Tarak Mehta Ka Oolta Chashma.”

Controversies

In May 2021, Munmun faced criticism for using a casteist slur in an Instagram video. She promptly apologized, attributing it to a misunderstanding due to language barriers.

Later that year, she was heavily trolled for rumored dating Raj Anadkat, facing age-shaming comments on social media. In February 2022, she clarified that she was not arrested in connection with the casteist slur case, but was only called for questioning.

Favourites

• Favorite Actors: Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukherjee, Madhuri Dixit, 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), “A Walk to Remember” (2002)

Facts

Munmun is a trained dancer and has appeared in music videos. A passionate traveler, she aspires to explore the world. Inspired by the #MeToo movement, she shared her experiences with childhood harassment. She’s also a social worker, supporting girl child education and animal welfare, including street dogs.