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Tun Tun (11 July 1923 – 24 November 2003) was the screen name of Indian playback singer and actress-comedienne, Uma Devi Khatri, who was called "Hindi cinema's first-ever comedienne".
Jul 11, 2024 · Uma Devi aka Tun Tun was India's first female comedian. But she led the most tragic life despite her glorious years in the film industry.
Jul 11, 2023 · On yesteryear comedienne Tun Tun’s 100th birth anniversary, actor and producer Shashi Ranjan reflected on how the film industry seemingly ignored her in her twilight years. But, he said in a new interview, she processed all of it with a positive attitude.
Jul 12, 2023 · Tun Tun was one of the most beloved comedians in Indian cinema. She appeared in over 150 films, and her trademark wide-eyed expressions and physical comedy made her a household name. However, Tun Tun’s life was filled with hardships. She faced poverty and neglect in her final years.
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.
Jul 11, 2017 · Tun Tun was born on 11-07-1923 in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. She is an Indian Film Actress, Comedian, Singer & Playback Singer.
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.