Actor Jackie Shroff honored the memory of the iconic actress and comedian Tun Tun on her birth anniversary. Sharing a vintage picture of her from her golden era in Bollywood, he posted a heartfelt tribute on social media. The post included her birth and death dates, July 11, 1923 – November 24, 2003.
Tun Tun, born Uma Devi Khatri on July 11, 1923, was a trailblazer in Hindi cinema. Starting as a playback singer in the late 1940s, she gained fame with the song ‘Afsana Likh Rahi Hoon Dil-e-Bekarar Ka’ from the 1947 film ‘Dard’. Transitioning to acting, she adopted the screen name ‘Tun Tun’, known for her comic roles.
Recognized as Bollywood’s first female comedian, Tun Tun shattered industry norms dominated by male comedians. Her impeccable comic timing and expressive performances endeared her to audiences. She starred in popular films like ‘Mr. & Mrs. 55’, ‘Pyaasa’, ‘Mujrim’, and ‘Aankhen’, leaving a lasting legacy.
