Tina Datta (; 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.
Career 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.
Filmography Films Year Title Role Language Ref. 1997 Pita Maata Santan Child artistBengali 2003 Tharak 2003 Chokher Bali Manorama 2005 Parineeta Young Lalita Roy Hindi 2008 Chirodini Tumi Je Amar Priyanka Bengali
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 2009–2013Uttaran Ichcha Veer Singh Bundela 2012-2015 Meethi Akash Chatterjee 2010 Aahat Alisha Season 4, Episodes 41 and 42 — Episodic Role 2016 Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 7Contestant 12th place 2017–2018 Karmaphal Daata Shani Dhamini 2018–2019 Daayan Jhanvi Mourya / Kundani Roy 2022–2023 Bigg Boss 16 Contestant 8th place2023Hum Rahe Na Rahe HumSurili Ahuja Banerjee
Special appearances YearTitleRoleNotes 2009Comedy CircusHerself Bigg Boss 32010Bigg Boss 42011 Bigg Boss 52012Bigg Boss 62013Comedy Nights with Kapil Bigg Boss 7 2014 Bigg Boss 8 2015Comedy ClassesHerself2016Comedy Nights Bachao2021Bigg Boss 14
Music videos 2021Durga Maa Elo Re Mika Singh, Anuradha Juju
Web series 2020: Naxalbari 2024: Personal Trainer 2026 : Personal Trainer 2
Awards and nominations Year Awards Category Work Result Ref.2009Indian Telly AwardsBest Actress in a Lead RoleUttaran2010Producers Guild Film AwardsBest Actress in a Drama Series2019Global Fame OTT Awards Best Debut in OTTNaxalbari 2023Lions 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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