Comediennes: Tun Tun
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Tun Tun (1923-2003) was "Hindi cinema's first-ever comedienne." She got her start as a hit playback singer before transitioning to comedic acting. Over the course of her career, she acted in hundreds of films and became a household name in India. She leaned into her persona as a comedic sidekick using stereotypes to her advantage.
