Tina Datta
Tina Datta | |
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 Datta in 2022 | |
| Born | Tanisha Datta 27 November 1991 |
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1996–present |
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Tina Datta (born 27 November 1991)[2] is an Indian actress known for her work in Hindi television. She rose to fame after portraying Ichcha in the drama series Uttaran for which she won the Producers Guild Award for Best Actress. She went on to participate in stunt-based reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi 7 and captive reality series Bigg Boss 16.[3]
Early life
Datta was born in Kolkata on 27 November 1991 to Madhumita Datta and Tapan Datta.[4]
Personal life
Datta is an avid yoga and pilates enthusiast.[5] Additionally, she is well versed in pole dancing and kickboxing.[6]
She was in a relationship for five years with a person outside of entertainment industry. Dutta described her relationship as sexually and mentally abusive. Datta has also been rumoured to be dating supervising producer Mahesh Kumar Jaiswal & businessman Paresh Mehta in the past.
Career
Child artist and early roles (1996–2008)
Datta made her debut at the age of five with the show Sister Nivedita.[7] A year later, she made her film debut as a child artist with the Bengali film Pita Maata Santan.[8] 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.[9] She further played young Lalita in Vidya Balan and Saif Ali Khan's 2005 cult movie Parineeta.[10] 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.[11] 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.[12] Her performance earned her widespread acclaim and several accolades including the Producers Guild Award for Best Actress in a Drama Series.[13]
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.[14] From 2017 to 2018, she played Dhamini in the mythology drama Karmaphal Daata Shani. In 2019, Datta portrayed Jhanvi Mourya and Kundani Roy in &TV's paranormal romance drama series Daayan.[15]
In 2020, she played Ketki 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.[16] India Today said, "Tina Datta breathes a fresh aura into Ketki, a translator who works with government agencies."[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] Evicted on Day 70, Datta re-entered the show on Day 71 and finished at the eighth place before she was evicted on Day 119.[21] Datta was the second highest paid contestant of the season.[22]
Media image
Datta was ranked 19th in Times of India's Most Desirable Women List 2019.[23]
Filmography
Films
| 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 |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | [24] | |
| 2016 | Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 7 | Contestant | 12th Place | [25] |
| 2017–2018 | Karmaphal Daata Shani | Dhamini | ||
| 2018–2019 | Daayan | Jhanvi Mourya / Kundani Roy | [26] | |
| 2022–2023 | Bigg Boss 16 | Contestant | 8th Place | [27] |
Web series
| Year | Title | Role | Platform | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Naxalbari | Ketki | ZEE5 | [28] |
Music videos
| Year | Song | Singer | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Durga Maa Elo Re | Mika Singh Anuradha Juju |
[29] |
Special appearances
| 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 |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Awards | Category | Work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Indian Television Academy Awards | GR8! Ensemble Cast | Uttaran | Won | [30] |
| 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 | Apsara Awards | Best Ensemble Cast | Won | [31] | |
| 2022 | Global Fame Awards | Best Debut Actress (OTT) | Naxalbari | Won | [32] |
References
- ^ "Tina Datta: Here's everything you need to know about the Bigg Boss 16 contestant". Lifestyle Asia India.
- ^ "Happy Birthday Tina Datta: 5 Lesser known facts about the Bigg Boss 16 contestant". PINKVILLA.
- ^ "Tina Datta says she came on board Bigg Boss 16' only for 'Salman Khan sir'". The Times of India.
- ^ "Social media is good for business but you need to handle trolls: Tina Datta". The Times of India.
- ^ "Fitness inspo from Big Boss 16 contestant Tina Datta". The Times of India.
- ^ "Tina Datta shares her secret of being fit and reveals she loves eating". Zoom TV.
- ^ "'I've dreamt of going on a date with SRK'". The Statesman.
- ^ "Tina Datta's career timeline; Uttaran to Bigg Boss 16". India TV.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Did you know Bigg Boss 16 contestant Tina Datta made her Bollywood debut alongside Vidya Balan in Parineeta?". The Times of India.
- ^ "Producers owe me 25 lakh: Tina Datta". The Times of India.
- ^ "Uttaran completes 1400 episodes". The Times of India.
- ^ "I have never been insecure: Tina Datta". DNA India.
- ^ "Meet the contestants of Khatron Ke Khiladi 7". Rediff.
- ^ "Tina Datta: Ratta queen is my nickname on the sets of Daayan". The Times of India.
- ^ "Naxalbari trailer: Rajeev, Tina Datta's never-seen-before avatar". Mid-day.
- ^ "Naxalbari review: ZEE5's latest thriller makes for compelling watch, honest attempt to decode red uprising. Aamir Ali, Rajeev Khandelwal shine". India Today.
- ^ "Tina Dutta Wins OTT Debut Award for her Performance in Naxalbari". News18.
- ^ "Tina Datta relives childhood days in 'Durga Maa Elo Re' with Mika Singh". Tellychakkar.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Bigg Boss 16': Tina Datta bids farewell to the season tonight". Mid-day.
- ^ "Bigg Boss 16: Sumbul Touqeer-Tina Datta are highest paid inmates this season; read what each contestant earns per week". DNA India.
- ^ "Meet the Times 20 Most Desirable Women on Television 2019". The Times of India.
- ^ "Sometimes you can be in a show for barely a few episodes and yet leave a mark: Tina Datta". The Times of India.
- ^ "Tina Dutta, Parvathy Omanakuttan in Khatron Ke Khiladi 7". DNA India.
- ^ "Uttaran fame Tina Datta on taking up a project in Indonesia: I wouldn't think twice before I say yes". The Times of India.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "DNA Exclusive: Tina Datta on shooting 'Naxalbari' with precautions amid coronavirus pandemic". DNA India.
- ^ "Exclusive! Tina Dutta: I enjoyed every bit of `Durga Maa Elo Re` though I have two left feet". Mid-day.
- ^ "Indian Television Academy Awards 2009 | Winners". Gr8! Magazine.
- ^ "Apsara Awards 2011 | Winners". Adgully.
- ^ "Global Fame Awards 2022 Winners List". Filmibeat.
External links
- Tina Datta on Instagram
- Tina Datta at IMDb