| Name(s) |
TUN TUN (UMA DEVI
KHATRI) |
| Date of
Birth |
July 11, 1923 -
in Uttar Pradesh, India. |
| Date of
death |
November 24, 2003 -
in Mumbai, India. |
|
Identity |
Indian Actress and
Singer |
|
Other Events &
Developments |
- Often called the 'first
woman comedienne of Hindi cinema'.
- Tun Tun was the screen
name of Indian playback
singer and actress-comedian, Uma
Devi Khatri.
- She made her debut as a
solo playback singer in
1946.
- In 1947, she had huge hits with
"Afsana Likh Rahi Hoon
Dil-e-beqarar ka", "Yeh
Kaun Chala Meri Aankhon Mein Sama
Kar", and "Aaj
Machi Hai Dhoom Jhoom Khushi Se
Jhoom". (Click
to hear these songs)
- She acted in around 198 films .
- Owing to her popularity, the
name Tun Tun has become
synonymous with fat women
in India.
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