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Tun Tun

Tun Tun

Actor · Died November 24, 2003, aged 80 · United Provinces, British India

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, Agha, Sunder, Mukri, Dhumal, Johnny Walker and Keshto Mukherjee. She was last seen in Hindi films in Kasam Dhande Ki (1990). From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
July 11, 1923
Died
November 24, 2003 (aged 80)
From
United Provinces, British India
Works as
Actor
Titles
23 on MovieCove · 139 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 39 days to Oct 28Down 21% in 30 days

What are Tun Tun's films like?

Across their 16 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Comedy6 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 57th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Action5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 56th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Drama2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 67th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
39%
Morality
37%
Power
8%
Self
8%
Society
7%
Ideas
2%
Romantic love11 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception5 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice5 titles, browse their movies with this themeRedemption3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds4 titles, browse their movies with this themeClass3 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose2 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 16 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 3 · Stylized 9 · Heightened 4

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 3 · Charged 9 · Intense 4

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 5 · Shifting 11 · Whiplash 0

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 8 · Some laughs 6 · Funny 2

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 8 · Even-paced 8 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 11 · Engaged 5 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 13 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 1

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Romantic
12
Tense
7
Melancholic
8
Joyful
4
Thrilling
4
Other
9

How their films linger

Fun6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteDevastating2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 6 with a twist

  • Happy4
  • Bittersweet7
  • Tragic2
  • Ambiguous3

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Tun Tun's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 18 of their 23 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

  • Eros Now15 titles

Subscription and free streaming for Tun Tun's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

139 credits, 23 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • Tarzan and Cobra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Coolie(1983)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • Disco Dancer(1982)

    as Bride (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • Yeh to Kamaal Ho Gaya(1982)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Do Posti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Jwaala Daaku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Raamkali

  • Saajan Ki Saheli (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Maria

  • Qurbani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Fat Woman

  • Prem Vivah (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Baton Baton Mein (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Imaginary Nancy's mom

  • Heeralaal Pannalaal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Satyam Shivam Sundaram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Fat Lady

  • Aankh Ka Tara (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Agar... If (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • For Your Sake (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Tyaag (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Paapi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Laila (as Tuntun)

  • Aafat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Judo Karate Center Owner

  • Nagin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Maid

  • Andhera (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • Stree Purush (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • Benaam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Actor

  • Naya Din Nai Raat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Actor

  • Do Sher (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Actor

  • Jeevan Sangram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Actor

  • Thokar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Mukhti's Wife

  • Bandhe Haath (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Kavita

  • Heera (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Taxi Driver (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Gomti Ke Kinare (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Petrol Pump owner's wife

  • Lalkar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Danko

  • Garam Masala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Queen Khatoria

  • Samadhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Kalavati

  • Aankhon Aankhon Mein (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Bindiya aur bandook (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Chori Chori (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Cinema Spectator

  • Dil Daulat Duniya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Ek Hasina Do Diwane (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Hulchul (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Philomena D'Costa

  • Ek Paheli (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Lily

  • Hum Tum Aur Woh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Johar Mehmood in Hong Kong (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • The Marriage of Tulsi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Senapati's mother-in-law

  • Pehchan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Ganga's prospective bride

  • The Train (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Guest Appearance

  • Geet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Champavati 'Champa'

  • Heer Raanjha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Actor

  • Himmat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Actor

  • Rootha Na Karo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Neeta's Maidservant

  • Do Raaste (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Swimming pool attendant

  • Talash (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Actor

  • Anjaana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Aunt Pampi

  • Badi Didi(1969)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Aabroo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Whisky Rani

  • Kanyadaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Bansi's Mother in Law

  • Duniya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Chabeli

  • Baharon Ki Manzil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Glory D'Silva

  • Dil Aur Mohabbat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as NCC Team Capt.

  • Khilari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    Actor

  • Gunahon Ka Devta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Actor

  • Anita (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Actor

  • Aag (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Phoolmati

  • C.I.D. 909 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Julie Fernandes D'Silva Ghobewali

  • Dil Ne Pukara (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Kamla (uncredited)

  • Upkar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Actor

  • Phool Aur Patthar(1966)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • Insaaf (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Actor

  • Aakhri Khat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Actor

  • Afsana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Actor

  • Dil Diya Dard Liya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Mrs. Murlidhar

  • Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Premkali

  • Dillagi(1966)

    as Usha's sister

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Rustam Kaun ? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Chubby village woman

  • Tarzan and the Magical Lamp (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Actor

  • Thakur Jarnail Singh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Actor

  • Kaajal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Amba

  • Main Hoon Jadugar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Actor

  • Mohabbat Isko Kahete Hain (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Baby

  • Kashmir Ki Kali (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    as Rama Devi

  • Cha Cha Cha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

  • Rajkumar(1964)

    as Champakali

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • Aaya Toofan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    as Manju's aunt

  • Darasingh: Ironman(1964)

    as Rangili's mom

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Main Jatti Punjab Di (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

  • Mr. X in Bombay(1964)

    as Kamini

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • Black Magic (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Actor

  • Bluff Master(1963)

    as Lajwanti

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Cobra Girl (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Chand's friend (uncredited)

  • Ek Dil Sau Afsane (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Wedding Guest who requested Laddu

  • Godaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Actor

  • Jab Se Tumhe Dekha Hai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Actor

  • Phool Bane Angaare (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Actor

  • Shikari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Actor

  • Half Ticket (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    as Real Munna's Mother

  • Jhoola(1962)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Professor(1962)

    as Phool Rani

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • Vallah Kya Baat Hai(1962)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Sapne Suhane (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Actor

  • Bombai Ka Babu(1960)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as Haseena

  • Ek Phool Char Kante(1960)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Jaali Note (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Actor

  • The Full Moon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as Naseeban

  • Tu Nahin Aur Sahi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Actor

  • Wild Cat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Actor

  • Zameen Ke Tare (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as Musician Priest's Wife

  • Black Cat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    as Mrs. Ramanlal (uncredited)

  • Paper Flowers(1959)

    as Telephone operator

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films

  • Jungle King (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Actor

  • Ujala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Actor

  • Phir Subha Hogi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    as Ram's Landlord

  • Abana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    as Nanu Maa the Fat Lady

  • Police (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    Actor

  • Aakhri Dao (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    as Muthuswami's Daughter

  • Dilli Ka Thug (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    as Businessman's Wife

  • Mujrim (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    Actor

  • Nau Do Gyarah (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    Actor

  • Thirst(1957)

    as Pushplata

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Yahoodi Ki Ladki (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    Actor

  • Mirza Sahiban(1957)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • C.I.D. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    as Complainant

  • Kismet Ka Khel(1956)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Raj Hath(1956)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Rangeen Raaten (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    Actor

  • Shree 420 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    Actor

  • Mr. & Mrs. '55 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    as Lily D'Silva (as Uma Devi)

  • Kundan(1955)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Marine Drive (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    Actor

  • Milap (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    as Mrs. Akrodhwala

  • Pehli Jhalak (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    as Lavni Dancer / Singer (uncredited)

  • Uran Khatola(1955)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Danka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    Actor

  • Aar Paar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    as Rustom's girlfriend's mother

  • Jungle Ka Jawahar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    Playback Singer

  • Amber(1952)

    as Veenu's Dance Partner (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Shrimati Ji (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1952)

    as Typing Center Owner

  • Deedar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    as Rai's maidservant

  • Babul (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    as Munshi's Daugther

  • Pardes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    as Ramdhan's Wife (as Uma Devi)

Career shape

Star power in the 64th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 136 titles from 1950 to 1987.

Biggest box office

Bluff Master (1963)

$3.3M worldwide

Highest rated

Thirst (1957)

Midcredits 99th

Film career

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting135 of 136: 135 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score61stOther crew1 of 136: 1 only other crew, 0 with another role

By decade

1950s33 · 32 acting · 1 crew1960s54 · acting1970s41 · acting1980s8 · acting

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.

How do Tun Tun's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 57th percentile, the median of all 23; across their 16 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 49th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

49thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 16

Approval · how many liked their films

65thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 16

Reach · how many have seen their films

5thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 16

Midcredits score across 23 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up4
  • 50th to 74th11
  • 25th to 49th7
  • Below 25th1

Shape of the crowd

7 of their 23 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved2
  • Divisive3
  • Cult Classic6
  • Crowd Pleaser5
  • Mixed7

Most divisive · actor

Darasingh: Ironman (1964)

94th percentile spread · 30% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Thirst (1957)

Midcredits 99th · 90% liked

Reviewers score the acting 82/100 in their films, across 4 reviewed titles; fans 85, detractors 68. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Tun Tun work with?

People who share at least 2 of Tun Tun's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Shammi Kapoor shares the most, 5.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers