If we talk about female comedians, the first name that comes to mind is Bharti Singh. But movie buffs who have seen the past are well aware that the female comedian who brought comedy to the screen was someone else. This comedian is Tuntun. Yes, everyone knows her by this name, though her real name was Uma Devi, who is always remembered for her plump body and terrific comic timing. His comedy was as smooth as his voice was sweet. It is a different thing that there was very little sweetness of smile and happiness in his life.
He entered the house and asked for work
Tuntun’s parents were killed when she was young. She would have been nine when her brother also died. Tuntun was forced to spend days at his relatives’ house. But he did not like this compulsion. She wanted to sing, so one day she ran away from home and came to Mumbai. Here director Nitin Bose’s assistant Jawwad Hussain gave him shelter in his house. One day, Tuntun, who was ignorant of filmy ways, entered Kardar’s house and asked her where she would meet Kardar and that she wanted to sing a song. Seeing his confidence, Kardar heard his song and gave him a chance, after which Tuntun was given 500 rupees. Got a chance to sing for a month’s salary. The memorable song Afsana Likha Rahi Hoon Yadgar was recorded in his voice.
Got the name from the world of comedy
Tuntun has sung about 45 songs as a playback singer. After this he had to stay away from films due to marriage and family life. Later he tried to make a comeback in films again but then Naushad offered him the role of a comedian. From here she got the name Tuntun and became known as Bollywood’s first female comedian. However, after saying goodbye to films, his days did not go well. According to some media reports, she was forced to spend her last days on the move. However, even in such times, his humor did not end.