Tina Datta (born November 27, 1991) is an Indian television actress best recognized for her work in Hindi. She rose to prominence as Ichcha in the drama series Uttaran, for which she received the Producers Guild Award for Best Actress. She later appeared in the stunt-based reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi 7 and the reality series Bigg Boss 16.
Family and life
Datta was born on November 27, 1991 in Kolkata to Madhumita Datta and Tapan Datta. Debraj, her older brother, is her only sibling.
Datta is a big fan of yoga and pilates. She opted to transition from functional and weight training to yoga during the lockdown. In addition, the actress is skilled at pole dancing and kickboxing.
Career
Early roles for children artists (1996–2008)
Datta made her debut in the show Sister Nivedita when she was five years old. A year later, she made her film debut as a child artist in Pita Maata Santan, a Bengali film. She went on to appear in more Bengali films, including Dus Number Bari and Sagarkanya. She has also appeared in various Bengali television programs, including Khela. Datta co-starred with Aishwarya Rai in Rituparno Ghosh's film Chokher Bali. She also appeared as a young Lalita in Vidya Balan and Saif Ali Khan's 2005 cult film Parineeta. Datta auditioned for the role of in Kolkata, and Pradeep Sarkar, who was seeking for a Bengali face to perform the character, thought she was right. She played Kumkum Roy Choudhary in the Bengali mythology drama television series Durga in 2008.
Recognition and breakthrough (2009–2021)
Datta appeared as Ichcha Bundela and Meethi Bundela opposite Nandish Sandhu and Mrunal Jain in Uttaran, Colors TV's third longest-running Indian television series, from 2009 to 2015. Her portrayal drew considerable praise and multiple awards, including the Producers Guild Award for Best Actress in a Drama Series.
In 2016, she competed in Colors TV's stunt-based reality show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 7, finishing in 12th place. Datta portrayed Dhamini in the mythology drama Karmaphal Daata Shani from 2017 to 2018. She starred as Jhanvi Mourya and Kundani Roy in &TV's paranormal romantic drama series Daayan from 2018 to 2019.
In 2020, she starred as Ketki Maheshwari opposite Rajeev Khandelwal in ZEE5's crime thriller web series Naxalbari, which follows an STF agent on a mission to put down a Naxal insurrection in Gadchiroli. According to India Today, "Tina Datta breathes new life into Ketki, a translator who works with government agencies." For her role in the series, she received the Global Fame Award for Best OTT Debut. Datta made her music video debut in 2021, appearing in Mika Singh's Bengali song Durga Maa Elo Re.
Bigg Boss and additional work (2022–present)
She appeared in Colors TV's captivity reality show Bigg Boss 16 from 2022 to 2023. She ended in ninth place after 119 days in the house. Datta was the season's second highest paid contestant. She has been starring as Surili Ahluwalia on Sony TV's Hum Rahe Na Rahe Hum, opposite Jay Bhanushali, from April 2023.
Image from the media
Datta was placed 19th in the Times of India's list of the Most Desirable Women in 2019.
Datta walked the runway for Shivayu during Jaipur Couture Week and Eunoia at Pune Times Fashion Week in 2023.
| Year | Title | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Sister Nivedita | Child artist | |
| 2007 | Khela | Hiya / Saira | |
| 2008 | Durga | Kumkum Roy Choudhary | |
| I Laugh You | Herself | ||
| 2009 | Koi Aane Ko Hai | Paromita Roy | |
| 2009–2015 | Uttaran | Ichcha Bundela / Meethi Bundela | |
| 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–present | Hum Rahe Na Rahe Hum | Surili Ahluwalia |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Comedy Circus | Herself | |
| 2011 | Bigg Boss 5 | ||
| 2013 | Comedy Nights with Kapil | ||
| 2014 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 7 | ||
| 2015–2019 | Box Cricket League | Player | 4 seasons |
| 2015 | Comedy Classes | Herself | |
| 2016 | Comedy Nights Bachao | ||
| 2021 | Bigg Boss 14 |
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Naxalbari | Ketki Maheshwari |
| Year | Title | Singer(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Durga Maa Elo Re | Mika Singh, Anuradha Juju |
| Year | Awards | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Indian Television Academy Awards | GR8! Ensemble Cast | Uttaran | Won |
| Indian Telly Awards | Best Actress in a Lead Role | Nominated | ||
| 2010 | Best Actress in a Lead Role | Nominated | ||
| Producers Guild Awards | Best Actress in a Drama Series | Won | ||
| 2011 | Best Ensemble Cast | Won | ||
| 2023 | Iconic Gold Awards | Best Dressed Reality Star of the Year | Bigg Boss 16 | Won |
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Tanisha Datta |
| Other name(s) | • Tina Dutta • Tinaa Dattaa |
| Nickname | Tinzi |
| Profession(s) | Actor and Model |
| Famous for | Playing the role of Ichha Bharti Singh Bundela in Uttaran, a Colors TV show |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 155 cm in meters- 1.55 m in feet & inches- 5’ 1” |
| Weight (approx.) | in kilograms- 55 kg in pounds- 121 lbs |
| Figure Measurements (approx.) | 34-26-36 |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | Dark Brown |
| Career | |
| Debut | Films: Bengali: Pita Mata Santan (1997); as a child artist Bollywood: Parineeta (2005); as Young Lalita Roy TV Serials: Bengali: Sister Nivedita (1996); as a child artist Hindi: Uttaran on Colors TV (2009); as Ichha Bharti Singh Bundela Web Series: Hindi: Naxalbari on ZEE5 (2020); as Ketki |
| Awards | • Producers Guild Film Award for Best Actress in a Drama Series (2010) • Kalakar Award for Best New Face (Female) (2010) • 16th Lion Gold Award for Best Actress (2010) • All India Achiever’s Award for Excellence in Acting (2011) • Golden Petal Award for Most Janbaaz Personality (2013) • Hira Manek Award for her role in Uttaran (2013) • Golden Achievers’ Award from the All India Achievers’ Conference (2016) • Women Empowerment Award from Make Earth Green Again MEGA Foundation (2021) • OTT Debut Award for Naxalbari (March 2022) • International Goldstar Award |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 27 November 1991 (Wednesday) |
| Age (as of 2022) | 31 Years |
| Birthplace | Calcutta (now Kolkata), West Bengal, India |
| Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| School | • Meghmala Roy Education Centre, Behala, Kolkata • St. Paul's Boarding And Day School, Kolkata |
| College/University | University of Calcutta |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Travelling, Reading, Horse riding, Baking, and Landscape photography |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Family | |
| Husband/Spouse | N/A |
| Parents | Father- Tapan Kumar Datta Mother- Madhumita Datta |
| Siblings | Brother- Debraj Datta (elder) |
| Favourites | |
| Actor(s) | Shah Rukh Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Ranveer Singh |
| Style Quotient | |
| Car Collection | • Toyota Fortuner • Mercedes-Benz C-Class |
| Money Factor | |
| Salary (approx.) | Tina Datta earned Rs 8-9 Lakhs per week as a Bigg Boss Season 16's contestant [6]The Times of India |
| Net Worth (as of October 2022) | Rs 65 Crore [7]The Siasat Daily |
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