Jhumma Mitra was born on 5 January, 1981 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. She started her acting career in 2002 from the Bollywood films and television shows by appearing small supporting roles. Mitra got her first major breakthrough with Chingaari in 2006. After that she has been seen acting as a fabulous supporting actress in popular TV shows like Balika Vadhu, Jeanie aur Juju, Tera Baap Mera Baap.

She has also appeared in a Yash Raj Film, Meri Pyaari Bindu alongside Pareeniti Chopra and Ayushmann Khurana. Some of her other works include Illegal, Choked, Tera Kya Hoga Alia, etc.