Tun Tun

Tun Tun

Deceased · Born: Jul 11, 1923 · Died: Nov 24, 2003

Personal Details

BornJul 11, 1923 United Provinces, British India
Relatives
  • Pooja Khatri (Grandchild)

Biography

Uma Devi Khatri, a multifaceted Indian entertainment personality, left an indelible mark on the film industry, earning herself the iconic screen name Tun Tun. As the first-ever comedienne of Hindi cinema, she spread boundless joy and laughter throughout her remarkable five-decade-long career, captivating audiences with her unique talent and charisma.

Notable Bollywood actress Tun Tun's impressive filmography boasts an astonishing 198 movies, showcasing her versatility by starring in a diverse array of languages, including Hindi, Urdu, and Punjabi. Her prolific collaborations with some of the most celebrated comedic talents of her era serve as a testament to her remarkable acting abilities. Tun Tun had the privilege of sharing the screen with legendary comedy icons such as Bhagwan Dada, Agha, Sunder, Mukri, Dhumal, Johnny Walker, and Keshto Mukherjee, among others.

Tun Tun's extensive filmography is a testament to her remarkable range and adaptability as a performer, with a diverse array of movies that showcase her remarkable talent and dedication to her craft.

Her most recent appearance in a Hindi film was in Kasam Dhande Ki, which was released in the year 1990, and even though many years have passed since then, Tun Tun's enduring legacy continues to be celebrated and her contributions to Indian cinema remain an integral and vital part of its rich and diverse cultural heritage.

Career

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1982
Disco Dancer
Disco Dancer as Bride (uncredited)
{"id":224684,"title":"Qurbani","year":"1980","character":"Fat Woman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/qurbani","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_224684.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_224684.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
Qurbani
Qurbani as Fat Woman
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1979
Baton Baton Mein
Baton Baton Mein as Imaginary Nancy's mom
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1978
{"id":166152,"title":"Kismat","year":"1968","character":"Vicky's Landlady","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/kismat","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_166152.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_166152.jpg"},"released":1}
1968
Kismat
Kismat as Vicky's Landlady
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1964
Kashmir Ki Kali
Kashmir Ki Kali as Rama Devi
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1963
Bluff Master
Bluff Master as Lajwanti
{"id":120717,"title":"Professor","year":"1962","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/professor","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_120717.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_120717.jpg"},"released":1}
1962
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1960
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1959
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Paper Flowers
Paper Flowers as Telephone operator
{"id":224718,"title":"Thirst","year":"1957","character":"Pushplata","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/thirst-1957","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_224718.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_224718.jpg"},"released":1}
1957
Thirst
Thirst as Pushplata
{"id":223291,"title":"C.I.D.","year":"1956","character":"Complainant","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/cid","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_223291.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_223291.jpg"},"released":1}
1956
C.I.D.
C.I.D. as Complainant
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1955
Mr. & Mrs. '55
Mr. & Mrs. '55 as Lily D'Silva (as Uma Devi)
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