Tina Datta
Datta in 2023
Born (1991-11-27) 27 November 1991
Kolkata, West Bengal
Education
  • Meghmala Roy Education Center
  • St. Paul's Boarding and Day School
  • University of Calcutta
[1]
OccupationActress
Years active1996–present
Known for

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 Khatron Ke Khiladi 7 and reality series Bigg Boss 16.[3]

Life and family

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

Datta is an avid yoga and pilates enthusiast.[5] During the lockdown, she decided to switch from functional and 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] India Today said, "Tina Datta breathes a fresh aura into Ketki, a translator who works with government agencies."[18] She won the Global Fame Award for Best OTT Debut for her portrayal in the series.[19] In 2021, Datta made her music video debut by starring in Mika Singh's Bengali song Durga Maa Elo Re.[20]

Bigg Boss and further work (2022–present)

From 2022 to 2023, she participated in Colors TV's captive reality show Bigg Boss 16.[21] She finished at the eighth place after spending 119 days in the house.[22] Datta was the second highest paid contestant of the season.[23] In 2023, she portrayed Surili Ahuja Banerjee in Sony TV's Hum Rahe Na Rahe Hum opposite Jay Bhanushali.[24]

Media image

Datta was ranked 19th in Times of India's Most Desirable Women List 2019.[25]

In 2023, Datta walked as a showstopper for Shivayu at Jaipur Couture Week and Eunoia at the Pune Times Fashion Week.[26]

Filmography

Films

Year Title Role Language Ref.
1997 Pita Maata Santan Child artist Bengali
2003 Tharak
2003 Chokher Bali Manorama [27]
2005 Parineeta Young Lalita Roy Hindi [27]
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 [27]
2009–2015 Uttaran Ichcha Bundela / Meethi Bundela [28]
2016 Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 7 Contestant 12th place [29]
2017–2018 Karmaphal Daata Shani Dhamini
2018–2019 Daayan Jhanvi Mourya / Kundani Roy [30]
2022–2023 Bigg Boss 16 Contestant 8th place [31]
2023 Hum Rahe Na Rahe Hum Surili Ahuja Banerjee [32]

Special appearances

Year Title Role Notes
2009 Comedy Circus Herself
2013 Comedy Nights with Kapil
2015–2019 Box Cricket League Player 4 seasons
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 [33]

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 Awards Best Actress in a Drama Series Won
2023 Iconic Gold Awards Best Dressed Reality Star of the Year Bigg Boss 16 Won [34]
Lions Gold Awards Most Stylish Actress — Won

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. ↑ "Naxalbari review: ZEE5's latest thriller makes for compelling watch, honest attempt to decode red uprising. Aamir Ali, Rajeev Khandelwal shine". India Today. Archived from the original on 14 January 2023. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
  19. ↑ "Tina Dutta Wins OTT Debut Award for her Performance in Naxalbari". News18. Archived from the original on 18 November 2022. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
  20. ↑ "Tina Datta's career timeline; Uttaran to Bigg Boss 16". India TV. Archived from the original on 28 January 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
  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. Archived from the original on 18 November 2022. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
  22. ↑ "Bigg Boss 16': Tina Datta bids farewell to the season tonight". Mid-day. Archived from the original on 28 January 2023.
  23. ↑ "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.
  24. ↑ "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.
  25. ↑ "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.
  26. ↑ "Tina Datta owns the ramp at Pune Times Fashion Week 2023". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 4 April 2023.
  27. 1 2 3 "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.
  28. ↑ "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.
  29. ↑ "Tina Dutta, Parvathy Omanakuttan in Khatron Ke Khiladi 7". DNA India. Archived from the original on 19 January 2023.
  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. Archived from the original on 19 January 2023.
  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. Archived from the original on 19 January 2023.
  32. ↑ "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.
  33. ↑ "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.
  34. ↑ "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.
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