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Munmun Dutta: From Rs 125 at 7 to 'Babita Ji' fame, a journey of struggle and success
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News18•28-09-2026, 06:14
Munmun Dutta: From Rs 125 at 7 to 'Babita Ji' fame, a journey of struggle and success
- •Munmun Dutta, known as 'Babita Ji' from 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah', earned her first income of Rs 125 at the age of 7.
- •Born on September 28, 1987, in Durgapur, West Bengal, she grew up in a musical family and performed as a child singer for Kolkata Akashvani and Doordarshan.
- •Her acting career began in 2004 with Zee TV's 'Hum Sab Baraati', but she did not find success in films like 'Mumbai Express' and 'Holiday'.
- •A turning point came in 2008 when she landed the role of Babita Krishnan Iyer in 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah' at around 20 years old.
- •The character of Babita brought her widespread recognition, and she has since participated in shows like 'Indian Idol', 'Kaun Banega Crorepati', and 'Bigg Boss'.
Key Questions Answered
Munmun Dutta was approximately 20 years old in 2008 when she secured the iconic role of Babita Krishnan Iyer in the popular sitcom.
At just 7 years old, Munmun earned her first income of 125 rupees by singing for All India Radio and Doordarshan, which she proudly gave to her mother.
She won the Favorite TV Character award at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards in 2018 and the Popular Supporting Actress award at the Indian Television Academy Awards in 2021.
