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Tun Tun [1] (11 July 1923 – 24 November 2003) [2] was the screen name of Indian playback singer and actress-comedienne, Uma Devi Khatri, who was called "Hindi cinema's first-ever comedienne". [3]
Oct 19, 2024 · Embark on a journey through the extraordinary life of the iconic figure, Tun Tun. This article delves deep into the fascinating story of a trailblazer who defied norms and carved her own path to success. Discover the untold tales of resilience, perseverance, and triumph that defined Tun Tun’s legacy.
Tun Tun was a prolific singer and comedienne appearing in over 100 Bollywood films. She began her career as a singer but was soon overshadowed by others. A heavy woman, she turned to comedy, using her weight to her advantage and continued her career as a comedienne. She died at the age of 76.
Nov 24, 2016 · The first female comedienne in Bollywood, Tun Tun actually began her career as a notable playback singer. She only switched to acting later in life. We pay tribute to the spunky...
Nov 24, 2019 · Uma Devi, or Tun Tun, as she was famously known, was the sole woman in this mix who broke the glass ceiling in the difficult, capricious industry and became a star not only as a comedian, but an accomplished playback singer, too.
Jul 11, 2022 · TUN TUN BIRTH ANNIVERSARY: Uma Devi Khatri was popularly called ‘Hindi cinema’s first-ever comedienne’. Uma was referred to as Tun Tun, the screen name of the playback singer. Interestingly, the name was coined by Bollywood’s tragedy king Dilip Kumar.
Jul 11, 2018 · Tun Tun Birth Anniversary Special: A Tribute To India's First Female Comedian! Born as Uma Devi Khatri, Tun Tun was the first female comedian in Bollywood.
Jul 10, 2022 · The singer, actor, and comedian Uma Devi Khatri is most commonly known as Tun Tun. Described as “Hindi cinema’s first-ever comedienne”, Tun Tun was born 99 years ago on July 11, 1923, in Uttar Pradesh. Tun Tun began her career in the Hindi film industry as a playback singer.
Nov 24, 2003 · Tun Tun was the screen name of Indian playback singer and actress-comedienne, Uma Devi Khatri, who was called "Hindi cinema's first-ever comedienne". In her career spanning five decades, she acted in about 198 films in Hindi/Urdu and other languages like Punjabi etc., pairing with top comedy actors of her times such as Bhagwan Dada ...
Jul 11, 2023 · Uma Devi Khatri, popularly known as Tun Tun, was Hindi cinema's first comedienne who acted and sang in numerous films in her five-decade-long career. On her 100th birth anniversary, Shashi Ranjan remembers how she managed to keep her sense of humour despite the industry ignoring her and her poor living conditions.
