Munmun Dutta Age, Bio, Height, Family, Relationship, Net Worth & More

The Indian television audience admires Munmun Dutta for her captivating performances through her widespread role as Babita Ji in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah (TMKOC). Her stellar beauty together with her delightful way brings her acclaim as one of television’s most beloved faces. Before becoming an actress she worked as a model and then fast became recognized in the entertainment field.

After television success she expanded her career to work in two Bollywood projects including Mumbai Express and Holiday. A trained classical singer who loves to travel, Munmun has become known through her elegant manner combined with her singing talent as she engages her followers on social media.

Munmun Dutta‘s Biography

Munmun Dutta is an indian television and movie actress popularly known as Babita in Tarak Mehta Ka Ulta Chashma. She was born on 28th September 1987 in Durgapur, West Bengal, India. Recently, she came into the spotlight when there were rumours of her dating Raj Anadkat, who played the role of Tappu in the same shows. Before, she was also seen working in different films which we discussed in the below blog.

Munmun Dutta Age, Height & Physical Status

Munmun Dutta was born on September 28th, 1987, therefore making her 37 years old in 2025. Based on the date of birth of Munmun her zodiac sign is Libra. By nationality, she is an Indian Bengali Woman. 

Early Life

Munmun was born and brought up in Durgapur, West Bengal, where she mastered performing arts from the very early age. She was formally trained in classical music and it was particularly her type of music of which she was so keen. She was also attracted to music, as well as acting and fashion, and performed actively in cultural programs of the school and local modeling contests.

Her confidence and talent made her the standout who succeeded in her dream of becoming part of the entertainment industry. She tried to become a name in the industry inspired by Bollywood stars. She moved to the Mumbai To pursue higher studies and seeking opportunities in acting and modeling, and rose to be a remarkable success in the television industry with strong determination.

Munmun Dutta Family Background

Munmun has a simple yet supportive background, she belongs to a Bengali Hindu family. Her father died when she was young and it left a big mark in her life’s journey. Her mother who is a homemaker, has always Supported her ambitions, and remained with her all through. Munmun started her work and despite facing her challenges of staying personal, she was able to focus on her goals. She prefers to remain close to her family life and has not shared much about family life if she has any. And she is always grateful for her mother, who has a very strong relationship with her and has always supported her, especially early in her career in entertainment.

Education

Oxford Model Senior Secondary School in Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) is where Munmun did his schooling. Furthermore, once they were done with their class XII, she moved to Mumbai to go for higher studies. On completing her class XII, she went on to earn a Master’s degree (M.A.) in English, from the University of Mumbai.

Her love for acting made her interested to join the entertainment industry and despite how far she has gone in academics, she chose to opt for the entertainment sector.

Munmun Dutta’s Career

1. Modeling and Early TV Career

Munmun was a girl before she stepped into acting, she took part in several modeling events and she appeared in television commercials. Her good looks and charm got her multiple ad campaigns, and that paved the way into the film industry.

In 2004, she got her entry into the television industry, with the Zee TV’s show” Hum Sab Baraati” in which she was seen as a key character. Film and television has earned her a platform to showcase her acting skills and she has successfully introduced her to the television audience through this show.

2. Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah (2008 – Present)

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah was one the most popular sitcom in India, where she broke her character as Babita Krishnan Iyer in 2008. She became extremely popular in her role as Babita Ji, a stylish, modern and married scientist wife of Krishnan Iyer.

The main protagonist Jethalal (Dilip Joshi) usually admires her character, which adds humor to the show. Munmun has made a huge of a life in the world of showbiz, and she is still credited as the person who made such a big achievement in the TMKOC.

3. Bollywood and Other Projects

• Munmun has been also seen in Bollywood films apart from television.
• Mumbai Express (2005) – A Tamil-Hindi bilingual movie of Kamal Haasan.
• Pooja Bhatt, (2006) – A Bollywood movie.

Mostly, she plays TV and her Bollywood debut is small, with her versatility as an actress intact.

Munmum Datta Tv Shows And Movies

Here are the name of the different tv shows and movies which she had done as an actress. 

Interesting Facts about Munmun Dutta

• She learned it from her early days, she is trained as an actual classical singer.
• Before she became an actress, she used to take part in many fashion shows and commercials.
• In a TV ad with Shah Rukh Khan, she had played a nurse who is treating a patient, who is none other than SRK.
• Animal welfare is something she supports actively and as an animal lover.
• Munmun travels and enjoys more so and she sometimes shares pictures from her vacation on social media.

Munmun Dutta Relatinships

Being a quintessential private person, Munmun Dutta is never seen sharing much about her personal life but the rumored relationships of the TV actor are always in headlines. Seeing that her co star in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, Raj Anadkat, who plays Tappu in the show also has been linked to her. Their alleged relationship made their names on social media but neither complained about his or her relationship.

Even though she is a public figure, Munmun is also selective when it comes to her romantic life. She takes care of her career, fitness and travelling, and often shares the glimpses of her life on social media. She is a pro of all social causes and actively supports various social causes and she is an animal lover. Munmun too has landed herself in controversies, including a backlash over one of her videos where Munmun apologized for the same.

She is unmarried and is enjoying the pleasures of serving her work at the moment. She always loving spending time with friends, family and fans while also working on enhancing her presence in the entertainment field.

Munmun Dutta’s Net Worth and Earnings

Here are the details of the net worth of Munmun Datta mentioned in below: 

Munmun Dutta’s Net Worth Details (2025)

Additional Financial Details:

• Salary per episode: ₹35,000 – ₹50,000
• Major Assets: Mumbai apartment (~₹1.80 Crores), luxury cars (Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire, Toyota Innova)
• Other Income Sources: Instagram & YouTube brand promotions

Munmun Social Media Presence

Munmun is quite active on the social media and she connects with her fans and often updates her fans about her personal as well as professional’s life.

She usually uploads pictures from her travels, her behind the scenes moments of TMKOC, and brand promotions.

Recent News & Controversies

In 2021, Munmun found herself on the other side of the line for commenting about a regional slur. Thereafter she apologized.

Her rumored relationship with Raj Anadkat did the rounds in 2023, but she denied the rumors, all of them baseless.

Munmun Dutta Controversy

Although she is a remarkably loved television star, Munmun Dutta has yet to deal with controversies. In 2021, she used a casteist slur in one of her YouTube videos; it was one of the most notable incidents. This unleashed a tempest on social media with a shout for legal action directed at her. This led to filing of an FIR (First Information Report) against them under SC/ ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act in various states.

Munmun noticed the seriousness and decided to issue a public apology herself that she didn’t know the term was offensive. She said that her words were misinterpreted, and she apologized deeply for unintentionally offending people’s sentiments. But her fans supported her nonetheless and she was able to move past it.

But apart from this she has been slandered and criticized for purportedly being in a relationship with co star Raj Anadkat, to whom she has not responded to directly.

Conclusion

Munmun Dutta has become a special name in the Indian television industry with her way of presenting herself and her way of screening herself. She is famous for her role of Babita Ji in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah and has won the millions of hearts with her performance. It is so inspiring as to see her travel from a small town girl of West Bengal to a successful actress of Bollywood.

Apart from acting, she likes to travel, fit in, and do what can help the social cause. She has continued to grow her career even with controversies facing her. Munmun has many fans due to her beauty, talent and her hard work. She is doing well in the entertainment industry and she still has a bright future ahead.

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