TMKOC Actress Munmun Dutta Aka 'Babita Ji' Posts Photos From Modelling Days, Netizens Go 'Wow'

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah actress Munmun Dutta, popularly known as Babita ji, has been entertaining fans in the show for the last 16 years. Her fun chemistry with Jethalal (Dilip Joshi) has been one of the best parts of the sitcom series. Recently, she posted some nostalgic throwback photos from her first ad shoot which are now going viral.

Munmun Dutta shares throwback photos

Taking to her Instagram, Munmun Dutta shared a series of photos from her first advertising shoot. She was in her teenage years and her first shoot was for a car company in the serene Kerala backwaters.

In the images, she wore a bodycon black dress while posing with the yellow car against a riverside backdrop. The young actress exudes charm with a nostalgic 90s vibe.

In her Instagram post, Munmun Dutta talked about the thrill of starting in the industry and the beginning of her Mumbai life. She also notes that a highlight of the shoot was the chance to travel to another beautiful location by plane for free, which was a special treat at the time.

In the caption, she wrote, "One from the archives .."

She went on to add, "17-year-old me shooting for my first advertisement for Skoda car in Kerala backwaters. Oh how excited I was to be able to get this opportunity as an absolute newcomer in the industry and in Mumbai city .. An additional perk was to get to travel to another beautiful location in a flight, because this was my second time I got the opportunity to be on a flight."

Munmun Dutta opens up about the challenges she faced

Continuation in her caption, Munmun Dutta mentioned that this shoot was her only chance to fly, as she couldn't afford a plane ticket at that time. She further described how air travel was a major luxury for her at the time and how she was struggling financially. The actress wrapped up her post by celebrating her progress, saying, ‘Big pat on my back.’

As soon as she posted fans started expressing their excitement.

Responding to the images, one fan asked, "Have you always looked this young?" Another remarked, "Is this 17-year-old Lana Del Rey?" Additionally, someone commented, "She really gives off Lana Del Rey vibes."

Munmun Dutta has been associated with Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah since it started in 2008.