Tina Datta

Tina Datta (born 27 November 1991)^[2] is an Indian actress known for her work in Hindi television. She rose to fame for playing Ichcha in the drama series Uttaran. She went on to participate in stunt-based reality show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 7 and reality series Bigg Boss 16.^[3]

Tina Datta
Datta in 2023
Born	(1991-11-27) 27 November 1991 (age 32) Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Education	Meghmala Roy Education Center St. Paul's Boarding and Day School University of Calcutta [1]
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1996–present
Known for	Uttaran Bigg Boss 16

Personal life

Datta was born in Kolkata on 27 November 1991 to Madhumita Datta and Tapan Datta.^[4] She has an elder brother named Debraj.

She's an avid yoga and pilates enthusiast.^[5] During the lockdown, she decided to switch her routine from functional weight training to yoga.^[6] Additionally, the actress is well versed in pole dancing and kickboxing.^[7]

Career

Child artist and early roles (1996–2008)

Datta made her debut at the age of five with the show Sister Nivedita.^[8] A year later, she made her film debut as a child artist with the Bengali film Pita Maata Santan.^[9] 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.^[10] She further played young Lalita in Vidya Balan and Saif Ali Khan's 2005 cult movie Parineeta.^[11] 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.^[12] 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.^[13] Her performance earned her widespread acclaim and several accolades including the Producers Guild Award for Best Actress in a Drama Series.^[14]

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.^[15] 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.^[16]

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.^[17] She won the Global Fame Award for Best OTT Debut for her portrayal in the series.^[18] In 2021, Datta made her music video debut by starring in Mika Singh's Bengali song Durga Maa Elo Re.^[19]

Bigg Boss and further work (2022–present)

From 2022 to 2023, she participated in Colors TV's captive reality show Bigg Boss 16.^[20] She finished at the eighth place after spending 119 days in the house.^[21] Datta was the second highest paid contestant of the season.^[22] In 2023, she portrayed Surili Ahuja Banerjee in Sony TV's Hum Rahe Na Rahe Hum opposite Jay Bhanushali.^[23]

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Datta was ranked 19th in Times of India's Most Desirable Women List 2019.^[24]

In 2023, Datta walked as a showstopper for Shivayu at Jaipur Couture Week and Eunoia at the Pune Times Fashion Week.^[25]

Filmography

Films

Year	Title	Role	Language	Ref.
1997	Pita Maata Santan	Child artist	Bengali
2003	Tharak
2003	Chokher Bali	Manorama		[26]
2005	Parineeta	Young Lalita Roy	Hindi	[26]
2008	Chirodini Tumi Je Amar	Priyanka	Bengali

Television

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Ref.
2007	Khela	Hiya / Saira
2008	Durga	Kumkum Roy Choudhary
2009	Koi Aane Ko Hai	Paromita Roy		[26]
2009–2013	Uttaran	Ichcha Veer Singh Bundela
2012-2015		Meethi Akash Chatterjee		[27]
2016	Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 7	Contestant	12th place	[28]
2017–2018	Karmaphal Daata Shani	Dhamini
2018–2019	Daayan	Jhanvi Mourya / Kundani Roy		[29]
2022–2023	Bigg Boss 16	Contestant	8th place	[30]
2023	Hum Rahe Na Rahe Hum	Surili Ahuja Banerjee		[31]

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

Year	Title	Singer(s)	Ref.
2021	Durga Maa Elo Re	Mika Singh, Anuradha Juju	[32]

Awards and nominations

Year	Awards	Category	Work	Result	Ref.
2009	Indian Telly Awards	Best Actress in a Lead Role	Uttaran	Nominated
2010				Nominated
	Producers Guild Film Awards	Best Actress in a Drama Series		Won
2009	Lions Gold Awards	Best New Face Television (Female)	Uttaran	Won
2019	Global Fame OTT Awards	Best Debut in OTT	Naxalbari	Won
2023	Lions Gold Awards	Most Stylish Television Star( Female)	Hindi Television	Won
2023	Iconic Gold Awards	Best Dressed Reality Star of the Year	Bigg Boss 16	Won	[33]

References

1. "Tina Datta: Here's everything you need to know about the Bigg Boss 16 contestant". Lifestyle Asia India. Archived from the original on 20 November 2022. Retrieved 20 November 2022.
2. "Happy Birthday Tina Datta: 5 Lesser known facts about the Bigg Boss 16 contestant". PINKVILLA. Archived from the original on 19 December 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
3. "Tina Datta says she came on board Bigg Boss 16' only for 'Salman Khan sir'". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 18 November 2022. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
4. "Social media is good for business but you need to handle trolls: Tina Datta". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 24 December 2022. Retrieved 24 December 2022.
5. "Fitness inspo from Big Boss 16 contestant Tina Datta". The Times of India.
6. "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. Archived from the original on 19 February 2023.
7. "Tina Datta shares her secret of being fit and reveals she loves eating". Zoom TV. Archived from the original on 24 December 2022. Retrieved 24 December 2022.
8. "'I've dreamt of going on a date with SRK'". The Statesman. Archived from the original on 6 October 2014.
9. "Tina Datta's career timeline; Uttaran to Bigg Boss 16". India TV. Archived from the original on 28 January 2023.
10. "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. Archived from the original on 20 November 2022.
11. "Did you know Bigg Boss 16 contestant Tina Datta made her Bollywood debut alongside Vidya Balan in Parineeta?". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 20 November 2022. Retrieved 20 November 2022.
12. "Producers owe me 25 lakh: Tina Datta". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 12 August 2015. Retrieved 28 September 2014.
13. "Uttaran completes 1400 episodes". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 19 January 2023.
14. "I have never been insecure: Tina Datta". DNA India. Archived from the original on 23 October 2014. Retrieved 28 September 2014.
15. "Meet the contestants of Khatron Ke Khiladi 7". Rediff. Archived from the original on 14 November 2022. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
16. "Tina Datta: Ratta queen is my nickname on the sets of Daayan". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 14 January 2023. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
17. "Naxalbari trailer: Rajeev, Tina Datta's never-seen-before avatar". Mid-day. Archived from the original on 18 November 2022. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
18. "Tina Dutta Wins OTT Debut Award for her Performance in Naxalbari". News18. Archived from the original on 18 November 2022. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
19. "Tina Datta's career timeline; Uttaran to Bigg Boss 16". India TV. Archived from the original on 28 January 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
20. "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. Archived from the original on 18 November 2022. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
21. "Bigg Boss 16': Tina Datta bids farewell to the season tonight". Mid-day. Archived from the original on 28 January 2023.
22. "Bigg Boss 16: Sumbul Touqeer-Tina Datta are highest paid inmates this season; read what each contestant earns per week". DNA India. Archived from the original on 17 January 2023. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
23. "Hum Rahe Na Rahe Hum explores the chemistry of Tina Datta and Jay Bhanushali in this new promo". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 12 March 2023.
24. "Meet the Times 20 Most Desirable Women on Television 2019". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 8 September 2020. Retrieved 14 November 2022.
25. "Tina Datta owns the ramp at Pune Times Fashion Week 2023". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 4 April 2023.
26. "Sometimes you can be in a show for barely a few episodes and yet leave a mark: Tina Datta". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 19 January 2023. Retrieved 19 January 2023.
27. "Sometimes you can be in a show for barely a few episodes and yet leave a mark: Tina Datta". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 19 January 2023.
28. "Tina Dutta, Parvathy Omanakuttan in Khatron Ke Khiladi 7". DNA India. Archived from the original on 19 January 2023.
29. "Uttaran fame Tina Datta on taking up a project in Indonesia: I wouldn't think twice before I say yes". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 19 January 2023.
30. "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. Archived from the original on 19 January 2023.
31. "Tina Datta and Jay Bhanushali's upcoming show 'Hum Rahe Na Rahe Hum' looks quite promising; watch promo". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 14 March 2023.
32. "Exclusive! Tina Dutta: I enjoyed every bit of 'Durga Maa Elo Re' though I have two left feet". Mid-day. Archived from the original on 14 January 2023. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
33. "Iconic Gold Awards 2023 winners list: Priyanka Choudhary, Shiv Thakare, Tina Datta walk away with trophy". Filmi Beat. Archived from the original on 4 April 2023.

External links

• Tina Datta on Instagram
• Tina Datta on Twitter
• Tina Datta at IMDb