Tina Datta Biography: Age, Uttaran, Bigg Boss 16 and Career
Tina Datta (born 27 November 1991), who styles her name Tinaa Dattaa, is an Indian actress who works mainly in Hindi television. Born in Kolkata, she started acting at about five and appeared as a child in Rituparno Ghosh’s Chokher Bali and in Parineeta (2005). She became a household name as Ichcha in Colors TV’s Uttaran, which won her a Producers Guild Award. She later appeared in Daayan, the ZEE5 series Naxalbari, and spent 119 days on Bigg Boss 16, before returning to fiction with Sony TV’s Hum Rahe Na Rahe Hum (2023).
Tina Datta Latest News (October 2026)
- Latest show: Her most recent fiction show was Sony TV’s Hum Rahe Na Rahe Hum (2023), in which she played Surili, a café owner in Colaba, opposite Jay Bhanushali. It marked her return to fiction after four years.
- Bigg Boss 16: Her last reality show appearance was Bigg Boss 16 (2022–2023), where she finished eighth after 119 days and was reported to be one of the season’s highest-paid contestants.
- No new show announced: As of October 2026, she has not announced a new TV project.
Tina Datta Profile, Age and Wiki
| Bio | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Tina Datta (styled Tinaa Dattaa) |
| Profession | Actress |
| Years active | Child artist from about 1996; adult roles from 2008 |
| Known for | Ichcha in Uttaran; Bigg Boss 16 |
| Career | |
| Child roles | Chokher Bali (2003), Parineeta (2005) |
| Breakthrough | Uttaran (Colors TV, from 2009) |
| Web debut | Naxalbari (ZEE5, 2020) |
| Reality TV | Khatron Ke Khiladi 7 (12th); Bigg Boss 16 (8th) |
| Award | Producers Guild Award – Best Actress in a Drama Series (Uttaran) |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of birth | 27 November 1991 |
| Age (as of 2026) | 34 years |
| Birthplace | Kolkata, West Bengal |
| Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
| Nationality | Indian |
| School | St. Paul’s Boarding and Day School, Kolkata |
| Relationships and Family | |
| Father | Tapan Datta
|
| Mother | Madhumita Datta
|
| Brother | Debraj (elder) |
| Marital status | Unmarried |
Tina Datta Early Life
Tina Datta was born on 27 November 1991 in Kolkata, West Bengal, to Tapan and Madhumita Datta. She has an elder brother, Debraj. She studied at Meghmala Roy Education Centre and St. Paul’s Boarding and Day School in Kolkata.
Tina began acting very young, at around five years of age, with a role in Sister Nivedita. As a child she worked in several Bengali films, including Pita Maata Santan, Dus Number Bari and Sagarkanya.
Child Roles in Chokher Bali and Parineeta
Two of her early roles came in well-known films. She appeared in Rituparno Ghosh’s Bengali film Chokher Bali (2003), which starred Aishwarya Rai, and in Pradeep Sarkar’s Hindi film Parineeta (2005), where she played the young Lalita, the character played as an adult by Vidya Balan. These early roles gave her years of experience on film sets before her television career began.
In 2008 she played a lead role in the Bengali mythological series Durga, one of her first important roles on TV.
Uttaran: Becoming Ichcha
Tina’s big break came with Colors TV’s Uttaran, which began in 2009. She played Ichcha Bundela, the daughter of a maid, who grows up alongside her mother’s employer’s daughter, Tapasya, and is always given the “uttaran” (hand-me-downs). The story of the friendship and rivalry between the two girls became one of the most popular shows of its time, and Ichcha made Tina a well-known face across India.
Her performance won her the Producers Guild Award for Best Actress in a Drama Series, and she was nominated at the Indian Telly Awards in 2009 and 2010. Even years later, she is still often called “Ichcha” by fans.
Uttaran premiered on 1 December 2008 and ran until 16 January 2015, with 1,549 episodes, produced by Film Farm India. Tina took over as the adult Ichcha after an 18-year leap in June 2009. After a second leap in March 2012, she played Ichcha’s daughter, Meethi, until the show ended in 2015. In the early years Uttaran was one of the top-rated Hindi shows, and it helped Colors TV briefly overtake Star Plus as India’s number one Hindi entertainment channel. The show also won the Indian Telly Award for Best Daily Serial (2010).
Khatron Ke Khiladi and Fantasy Shows
After Uttaran, Tina tried reality TV. In 2016 she took part in Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 7, finishing twelfth. She then moved to mythology and fantasy dramas. In Karmaphal Daata Shani (2017–2018) she played Dhamini, and in the supernatural show Daayan (2018–2019) she played Jhanvi Mourya and Kundani Roy.
Naxalbari and Music Videos
In 2020 she made her web debut in the ZEE5 crime thriller Naxalbari, which won her an OTT debut award. In 2021 she made her music video debut in Mika Singh’s Bengali song Durga Maa Elo Re, celebrating Durga Puja, which she said brought back her childhood memories of Kolkata.
Bigg Boss 16
In October 2022 Tina entered Colors TV’s Bigg Boss 16, hosted by Salman Khan. She stayed in the house for 119 days and finished in eighth place. She was reported to be one of the highest-paid contestants of the season. Her fashion in the house also won her the Iconic Gold Award for Best Dressed Reality Star.
Hum Rahe Na Rahe Hum (2023)
In 2023 Tina returned to fiction television after four years with Sony TV’s Hum Rahe Na Rahe Hum, opposite Jay Bhanushali. She played Surili Ahuja Banerjee, whom she described as “a young, vibrant, independent girl who runs a café in Colaba”. Speaking to Bollywood Hungama, she said that Surili, unlike the gentle Ichcha, fights back, and that the character was close to her own personality.
Fashion and Fitness
Tina is known for her interest in fashion. In 2023 she walked as a showstopper at Jaipur Couture Week and Pune Times Fashion Week. She is also known for her fitness routine, which includes yoga, pilates, pole dancing and kickboxing. She won a Lions Gold Award in 2023.
Tina Datta Shows and Films List
- 2003: Chokher Bali (Bengali film) – child role
- 2005: Parineeta (Hindi film) – young Lalita
- 2008: Durga (Bengali TV)
- 2009–2015: Uttaran (Colors TV) – Ichcha Bundela, later Meethi
- 2016: Khatron Ke Khiladi 7 – contestant (12th)
- 2017–2018: Karmaphal Daata Shani – Dhamini
- 2018–2019: Daayan – Jhanvi / Kundani
- 2020: Naxalbari (ZEE5)
- 2021: Durga Maa Elo Re (music video with Mika Singh)
- 2022–2023: Bigg Boss 16 – contestant (8th)
- 2023: Hum Rahe Na Rahe Hum (Sony TV) – Surili
Tina Datta Awards
- Producers Guild Award – Best Actress in a Drama Series (Uttaran)
- Indian Telly Award nominations (2009, 2010)
- OTT debut award for Naxalbari
- Lions Gold Award (2023)
- Iconic Gold Award – Best Dressed Reality Star (Bigg Boss 16)
Why Tina Datta Stands Out
Tina’s career goes back almost to her early childhood, with roles in Bengali cinema and Bollywood before she became a TV lead. Uttaran made her one of the best-known faces of Colors TV, and she has since tried fantasy shows, streaming, music videos and reality TV. For more TV actress biographies, read about Shweta Tiwari, Sriti Jha and Divyanka Tripathi.
Lesser-Known Facts
- She started acting at around five years old.
- She played the young Lalita in Parineeta (2005).
- She worked in Chokher Bali, which starred Aishwarya Rai.
- She styles her name Tinaa Dattaa.
- She spent 119 days in the Bigg Boss 16 house.
- Her fitness routine includes pole dancing and kickboxing.
Related Biographies
- Shweta Tiwari
- Sriti Jha
- Divyanka Tripathi
- Rashami Desai – her Uttaran co-star
- Ankita Lokhande
Tina Datta FAQs
How old is Tina Datta?
Tina Datta was born on 27 November 1991, so she is 34 years old in 2026.
Where is Tina Datta from?
She is from Kolkata, West Bengal.
Which role made Tina Datta famous?
She became famous as Ichcha Bundela in Colors TV’s Uttaran.
What was Tina Datta’s position in Bigg Boss 16?
She finished eighth in Bigg Boss 16 after 119 days in the house.
Did Tina Datta act in Parineeta?
Yes. As a child she played the young Lalita in Parineeta (2005).
Who played Tapasya opposite Tina Datta in Uttaran?
Rashami Desai played Tapasya, Ichcha’s childhood friend and rival, in Uttaran.
Which role did Tina Datta play in Daayan?
In the supernatural show Daayan (2018–2019) she played Jhanvi Mourya and Kundani Roy.
How long did Uttaran run?
Uttaran ran on Colors TV from 1 December 2008 to 16 January 2015, with 1,549 episodes.
Is Tina Datta married?
No. Tina Datta is not married.
What is Tina Datta’s latest show?
Her latest fiction show is Sony TV’s Hum Rahe Na Rahe Hum (2023), in which she played Surili.