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Uma Devi Khatri, popularly referred to as Tun Tun, was one of the first female comedians in Hindi cinema. She is remembered for her comic timing. Tun Tun shared screen space with veteran actor Dharmendra several times.
Dharmendra walked down the memory lane and recalled working with Tun Tun. “TunTun ji was my most darling heroine. I miss such loving persons ….. but life goes on and on,” he tweeted.
He also shared a still of him and Tun Tun from the movie “Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya”.
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When Dharmendra’s Tun Tun post went viral, fans became extremely nostalgic.
“It was a beautiful film. Miss Tun Tun ji,” a social media user commented.
“Cute post. Woh bhi kya samay tha,” another one wrote.
In 2004, Tun Tun passed away at the age of 80. Her iconic films include ‘Mr & Mrs 55’, ‘Pyaasa’, ‘Aar Paar’ and ‘Mome Ki Gudiya’. Her playback singing skills were equally impressive.
(With inputs from ANI)
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