Munmun Dutta’s Net Worth: How Wealthy Is The Actress?

In this blog, we have covered Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah fame Munmun Dutta, aka Babita Iyer’s, net worth. It also includes her age, biography, career, and more. 

Munmun Dutta is an Indian actress who rose to fame for portraying the character of ‘Babita Iyer’ in the popular sitcom ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’ She is a popular television actress, often spotted in several television commercials.

Who is Munmun Dutta?

Munmun Dutta was born on September 28, 1987 (age 37, as of 2025) in Durgapur, West Bengal, India. After completing her schooling, she opted for a B.A. in English and later pursued her master’s degree in English from the University of Mumbai, Mumbai. She participated in fashion shows, appeared on television, and became a successful actress, marking her place in the industry.

Full Name	Munmun Dutta
Age	37, as of 2025
Date of Birth	28 September 1987
Place of Birth	Durgapur, West Bengal, India
Famous For	Playing Babita Ji in TMKOC
Home Town	Kolkata, India
Profession/Job Profile	Actress
Nationality	Indian
Gender	Female
Educational Qualifications	Master’s Degree in English
University	University of Mumbai

Physical Appearance

Height	5 Feet 5 inch
Weight	55 kg (approximately)
Hair Colour	Brown
Eye Colour	Black

What is Munmun Dutta’s net worth?

As of June 2025, Munmun Dutta’s estimated net worth is approximately INR 40 crore. Her major source of income is from the show ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’, brand endorsements, and television commercials as well. 

Factors Contributing to Munmun Dutta’s Net Worth

Numerous factors affect the source of income of the actress. She earns from performances, TV commercials, and brand endorsements as well. 

Car Collection

Munmun Dutta’s car collection includes great cars that provide luxury and serve a purpose. The cars and their prices are listed below

Cars	Price
Toyota Innova	INR 17 lakh
Maruti Suzuki Swift Dezire	INR 10 lakh
Mercedes Benz A Class Limousine	INR 42 lakh

Real Estate/Properties

In 2021, Munmun Dutta bought an apartment in Mumbai worth Rs 1.80 crore.

Brand Endorsements

The actress has endorsed several brands, including Astroyogi, Astrotalk, and AURIC. As per reports, she charges around 15-25 lakhs for performing at an event and 50-60 lakhs for an endorsement. 

Career

• Munmun Dutta, at the beginning of her career, participated in a variety of fashion shows and later made her debut in the television serial ‘Hum Sab Baraati’ in 2004 on Zee TV. In 2006, Munmun appeared in Kamal Haasan’s movie ‘Mumbai Xpress and later in the film ‘Holiday’.
• In 2008, she joined the cast of one of the most famous sitcoms on Sab TV, Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’, as Babita Iyer. Soon she gained fame and became popular among the audience. The show has been a part of the show from 2008-present.
• While she was doing the show, she made her guest appearance in several other shows. Including Indian Idol 10, Kaun Banega Crorepati, Big Boss 15 and The Khatra Khatra Show.
• Apart from television shows, she is often seen in television commercials and advertisements.

Social Media

On the sets of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, Munmun is the actress who remains the most active on social media and posts her daily life updates. She often uploads videos of brands she promotes, and they are a major part of her income. She has a huge fan following and millions of followers on different social media platforms. 

Platform	Followers/Subscriber
Instagram	8.2 million
Facebook	1.7 million
Twitter	201K
YouTube	1.7 million

Controversies

In 2021, Munmun Dutta took to Instagram and posted a video using a casteist slur, which was heavily trolled by the netizens. She was interrogated by the Mumbai Police as well. On the next day, she took to Instagram and posted a story apologizing for her actions and calling it a language barrier.

She wrote, “This is regarding a video I posted yesterday, in which one word I used was misinterpreted. I never intended to insult, intimidate, humiliate, or hurt anyone’s feelings. Because of a language barrier, I misunderstood the meaning of the word. As soon as someone informed me of its actual meaning, I immediately removed that part from the video. I deeply respect every individual, regardless of caste, creed, or gender, and I truly value their immense contribution to our society and nation. I sincerely apologize to anyone I may have unintentionally hurt with the use of that word, and I deeply regret it.”

In 2024, there was news about Munmun Dutta and Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’s co-star, Raj Andkat, getting engaged in an intimate ceremony in Vadodara, Gujarat. However, both actors dismissed the claims and called them fake and baseless. Munmun shared posts on Instagram and said that she is ashamed of calling herself a daughter of India.

Facts/Trivia

• Before entering the entertainment industry, Munmun appeared in several fashion shows.
• She is a trained classical singer and used to perform as a child singer for Aakashwani and Doordarshan.
• While she was in school, she wanted to become a doctor.
• Munmun is fond of animals and loves them.
• She made her debut in the entertainment industry with a TV serial, Hum Sab Baraati.

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