Tina Datta
- Born
- 1986 · Kolkata.
- Nationality
- India
- Occupation
- actress · model
- Languages
- Hindi · Bangla
In this article
Key facts
• Name — Tina Datta
• Born — 1991 11 27
• Birthplace — Kolkata, West Bengal, India
• Education — * Meghmala Roy Education Center
• St. Paul's Boarding and Day School
• Occupation — Actress
• Years Active — 1996–present
• Known for — * Uttaran
• Bigg Boss 16
Tina Datta (pron; born 27 November 1991) is an Indian actress known primarily for her work in Hindi television. Datta rose to fame with her portrayal of Ichcha Singh Bundela in Uttaran. She also participated in Khatron Ke Khiladi 7 and Bigg Boss 16.
Personal life
Datta was born in Kolkata on 27 November 1991 to Madhumita Datta and Tapan Datta. She has an elder brother named Debraj.
She's an avid yoga and pilates enthusiast. During the COVID-19 lockdown, she decided to switch her routine from functional weight training to yoga. Additionally, the actress is well versed in pole dancing and kickboxing.
Child artist and early roles (1996–2008)
Datta made her debut at the age of five with the show Sister Nivedita. A year later, she made her film debut as a child artist with the Bengali film Pita Maata Santan. She went on to act in many Bengali films some of which are Dus Number Bari and Sagarkanya. She has also acted in several Bengali television series one of which being Khela. Datta starred in Rituparno Ghosh's film Chokher Bali alongside Aishwarya Rai. She further played young Lalita in Vidya Balan and Saif Ali Khan's 2005 cult movie Parineeta. Datta auditioned for the role of in Kolkata and Pradeep Sarkar, who was looking for a Bengali face to play the role really liked her and said she was perfect for the role. In 2008, she starred in the Bengali mythology drama television series Durga where she played Kumkum Roy Choudhary.
Breakthrough and recognition (2009–2021)
From 2009 to 2015, Datta starred as Ichcha Bundela and Meethi Bundela opposite Nandish Sandhu and Mrunal Jain in Uttaran, the third longest-running Indian television series of Colors TV. Her performance earned her widespread acclaim and several accolades including the Producers Guild Award for Best Actress in a Drama Series.
In 2016, she participated in Colors TV's stunt-based reality show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 7 where she finished at the 12th position. From 2017 to 2018, Datta played Dhamini in the mythology drama Karmaphal Daata Shani. From 2018 to 2019, she portrayed Jhanvi Mourya and Kundani Roy in &TV's paranormal romance drama series Daayan.
In 2020, she played Ketki Maheshwari opposite Rajeev Khandelwal in ZEE5's crime thriller web series Naxalbari which revolves around an STF agent who goes on a mission to suppress the revival of a Naxal uprising in Gadchiroli. She won the Global Fame Award for Best OTT Debut for her portrayal in the series. In 2021, Datta made her music video debut by starring in Mika Singh's Bengali song Durga Maa Elo Re.
Bigg Boss and further work (2022–present)
From 2022 to 2023, she participated in Colors TV's captive reality show Bigg Boss 16. She finished at the eighth place after spending 119 days in the house. Datta was the second highest paid contestant of the season. In 2023, she portrayed Surili Ahuja Banerjee in Sony TV's Hum Rahe Na Rahe Hum opposite Jay Bhanushali.
Media image
Datta was ranked 19th in Times of Indias Most Desirable Women on Television List 2019.
In 2023, Datta walked as a showstopper for Shivayu at Jaipur Couture Week and Eunoia at the Pune Times Fashion Week.
Television
• Year — Title — Role — Notes — Ref.
• 1994 — Sister Nivedita — Child Artist
• 2007 — Khela — Hiya / Saira
• 2008 — Durga — Kumkum Roy Choudhary — Bengali Debut
• 2008 — I Laugh You — Herself — Contestant
• 2009 — Koi Aane Ko Hai — Paromita Roy — Hindi Debut
• 2009–2013 — Uttaran — Ichcha Veer Singh Bundela
• 2012-2015 — Meethi Akash Chatterjee
• 2016 — Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 7 — Contestant — 12th place
• 2017–2018 — Karmaphal Daata Shani — Dhamini
• 2018–2019 — Daayan — Jhanvi Mourya / Kundani Roy
• 2022–2023 — Bigg Boss 16 — Contestant — 8th place
• 2023 — Hum Rahe Na Rahe Hum — Surili Ahuja Banerjee
Special appearances
• Year — Title — Role — Notes
• 2009 — Comedy Circus — Herself
• Bigg Boss 3
• 2010 — Bigg Boss 4
• 2011 — Bigg Boss 5
• 2012 — Bigg Boss 6
• 2013 — Comedy Nights with Kapil
• Bigg Boss 7
• 2014 — Bigg Boss 8
• 2015 — Comedy Classes — Herself
• 2016 — Comedy Nights Bachao
• 2021 — Bigg Boss 14
Music videos
• 2021 — Durga Maa Elo Re — Mika Singh, Anuradha Juju
Web series
• 2020: Naxalbari
• 2024: Personal Trainer
• 2026 : Personal Trainer 2
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Films
• Year — Title — Role — Language — Ref.
• 1997 — Pita Maata Santan — Child artist — Bengali
• 2003 — Tharak
• 2003 — Chokher Bali — Manorama
• 2005 — Parineeta — Young Lalita Roy — Hindi
• 2008 — Chirodini Tumi Je Amar — Priyanka — Bengali
Awards and nominations
• Year — Awards — Category — Work — Result — Ref.
• 2009 — Indian Telly Awards — Best Actress in a Lead Role — Uttaran
• 2010
• Producers Guild Film Awards — Best Actress in a Drama Series
• 2019 — Global Fame OTT Awards — Best Debut in OTT — Naxalbari
• 2023 — Lions Gold Awards — Most Stylish Television Star (Female) — N/A
• 2023 — Iconic Gold Awards — Best Dressed Reality Star of the Year — Bigg Boss 16
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- 1.Tina Datta: Here's everything you need to know about the Bigg Boss 16 contestant. Lifestyle Asia India.
- 2.Happy Birthday Tina Datta: 5 Lesser known facts about the Bigg Boss 16 contestant. PINKVILLA.
- 3.Bigg Boss 16: Tina Datta’s mother dismisses Shalin Bhanot’s feelings for her, says ‘koi pyaar vyaar nahi hai’. The Indian Express. 2023-01-11.
- 4.Tina Dutta, Faisal Khan argue with Tanishaa Mukerji in ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi’. The Indian Express. 2016-02-29.
- 5.Social media is good for business but you need to handle trolls: Tina Datta. The Times of India.
- 6.Fitness inspo from Big Boss 16 contestant Tina Datta. The Times of India.
- 7.International Day of Yoga: Tina Datta says yoga has calmed her down, 'I had a lot of stress, anger and anxiety within, that's in control now'. Hindustan Times.
- 8.Tina Datta shares her secret of being fit and reveals she loves eating. Zoom TV.
- 9.'I've dreamt of going on a date with SRK'. The Statesman.
- 10.Tina Datta's career timeline; Uttaran to Bigg Boss 16. India TV.
- 11.Tina Datta: Had done prominent work like Chokher Bali, Parineeta back home in Kolkata, but it was Uttaran that put me on the map. The Times of India.
- 12.Did you know Bigg Boss 16 contestant Tina Datta made her Bollywood debut alongside Vidya Balan in Parineeta?. The Times of India.
- 13.Producers owe me 25 lakh: Tina Datta. The Times of India.
- 14.Uttaran completes 1400 episodes. The Times of India.
- 15.I have never been insecure: Tina Datta. DNA India.
- 16.Meet the contestants of Khatron Ke Khiladi 7. Rediff.
- 17.Tina Datta: Ratta queen is my nickname on the sets of Daayan. The Times of India.
- 18.Naxalbari trailer: Rajeev, Tina Datta's never-seen-before avatar. Mid-day.
- 19.Tina Dutta Wins OTT Debut Award for her Performance in Naxalbari. News18.
- 20.Tina Datta's career timeline; Uttaran to Bigg Boss 16. India TV.
- 21.Bigg Boss 16's Tina Datta on staying away from TV for so long: 'When you have a good bank balance, you can be picky'. The Indian Express.
- 22.Bigg Boss 16': Tina Datta bids farewell to the season tonight. Mid-day.
- 23.Bigg Boss 16: Sumbul Touqeer-Tina Datta are highest paid inmates this season; read what each contestant earns per week. DNA India.
- 24.Hum Rahe Na Rahe Hum explores the chemistry of Tina Datta and Jay Bhanushali in this new promo. Bollywood Hungama.
- 25.Meet the Times 20 Most Desirable Women on Television 2019. The Times of India.
- 26.Tina Datta owns the ramp at Pune Times Fashion Week 2023. The Times of India.
- 27.Sometimes you can be in a show for barely a few episodes and yet leave a mark: Tina Datta. The Times of India.
- 28.Sometimes you can be in a show for barely a few episodes and yet leave a mark: Tina Datta. The Times of India.
- 29.Tina Dutta, Parvathy Omanakuttan in Khatron Ke Khiladi 7. DNA India.
- 30.Uttaran fame Tina Datta on taking up a project in Indonesia: I wouldn't think twice before I say yes. The Times of India.
- 31.EXCLUSIVE: Uttaran actress Tina Datta opens up about her feelings before entering Bigg Boss 16; says, "I am a survivor and I know I can overcome this challenge with flying colours". Bollywood Hungama.
- 32.Tina Datta and Jay Bhanushali's upcoming show 'Hum Rahe Na Rahe Hum' looks quite promising; watch promo. The Times of India.
- 33.Exclusive! Tina Dutta: I enjoyed every bit of 'Durga Maa Elo Re' though I have two left feet. Mid-day.
- 34.Iconic Gold Awards 2023 winners list: Priyanka Choudhary, Shiv Thakare, Tina Datta walk away with trophy. Filmi Beat.
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