Tuptim

media, such as novels, musicals, and films. Her early life before she entered the king’s palace is not well documented, but some versions of the story provide some details. According to the 1946 film Anna and the King of Siam1, Tuptim was a princess of Burma who was sent as a gift to King Mongkut of Siam by her father, King Tharrawaddy. She was unhappy with her fate and secretly loved Lun Tha, a Burmese envoy who accompanied her to Siam. According to the 1999 animated film The King and I2, Tuptim was a servant girl who was given to the king by the king of Burma. She was brave and rebellious, and loved Prince Chulalongkorn, the king’s son and heir. She was also befriended by Anna, the governess, and a baby elephant named Tusker. According to the 2000 film Anna and the King3, Tuptim was a young woman who was chosen by the king from a group of candidates. She was intelligent and curious, and loved to read and write. She also loved Lun Tha, who taught her English and helped her escape fro