Tina Datta (born 27 November 1991) is an Indian actress known primarily for her work in

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television. Datta rose to fame with her portrayal of Ichcha Singh Bundela in ''

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''. She went on to participate in stunt-based reality show '' Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 7'' and reality series '' Bigg Boss 16''.

Personal life

Datta was born in

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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

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, 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

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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

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's film '' Chokher Bali'' alongside

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. She further played young Lalita in

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and

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's 2005 cult movie '' Parineeta''. Datta auditioned for the role of in Kolkata and

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, 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

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'' where she played Kumkum Roy Choudhary.

Breakthrough and recognition (2009–2021)

From 2009 to 2015, Datta starred as Ichcha Bundela and Meethi Bundela opposite

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in ''

'', the third longest-running Indian television series of Colors TV. Her performance earned her widespread acclaim and several accolades including the

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for Best Actress in a Drama Series. In 2016, she participated in

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's stunt-based reality show '' Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 7'' where she finished at the 12th position. From 2017 to 2018, Datta played

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in the

drama ''

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''. From 2018 to 2019, she portrayed Jhanvi Mourya and Kundani Roy in &TV's

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''. In 2020, she played Ketki Maheshwari opposite

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'' which revolves around an STF agent who goes on a mission to suppress the revival of a Naxal uprising in

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. 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

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's Bengali song ''Durga Maa Elo Re''.

''Bigg Boss'' and further work (2022–present)

From 2022 to 2023, she participated in

'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

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's '' Hum Rahe Na Rahe Hum'' opposite

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Media image

Datta was ranked 19th in ''

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''s Most Desirable Women 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

Television

Special appearances

Music videos

Web series

* 2020: Naxalbari * 2024: Personal Trainer

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Datta, Tina Living people 21st-century Indian actresses Actresses in Hindi cinema Actresses in Bengali cinema Indian television actresses Indian film actresses Indian soap opera actresses Contestants on Indian game shows Participants in Indian reality television series 1991 births University of Calcutta alumni 21st-century Bengalis Bengali actresses Actresses from Kolkata