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Tabu
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- Born 4 November 1971
- Place of Birth Hyderabad
- Occupation Model, Film Actor, Actor
- Siblings Farah
- Education St. Ann's High School, Secunderabad
- Years active 1985-present
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- Dune Prophecy,
- Farah,
- Maachis
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ABOUT Tabu
Tabu: A Celebrated Career Spanning Three Decades Tabassum Fatima Hashmi, known professionally as Tabu, is a highly accomplished Indian actress primarily known for her work in Hindi cinema. Born on November 4, 1971, she has also starred in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, English, and Bengali films. Her career, spanning over three decades, is marked by a diverse range of roles, often portraying complex and troubled women in both mainstream and art-house films. Tabu's career began with a minor role in Hum Naujawan (1985). Her breakthrough came with the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut for Vijaypath (1994). She received national recognition with her powerful performance in Maachis (1996), earning her the first of two National Film Awards for Best Actress. This was followed by a series of commercially successful films including Border, Biwi No. 1, and Hum Saath-Saath Hain. Her versatility shone through in critically acclaimed performances in films such as Virasat, Hu Tu Tu, and Astitva, earning her multiple Filmfare Critics Awards for Best Actress. Her portrayal of a bar dancer in Chandni Bar (2001) won her a second National Film Award. Further accolades include her work in Maqbool, Haider, and Cheeni Kum, showcasing her range from Shakespearean tragedy to romantic comedy. More recently, Tabu has continued to deliver compelling performances in successful films like Golmaal Again, Andhadhun, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, Drishyam 2, Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo, and Crew, solidifying her position as one of Indian cinema's leading actresses. Her contributions have been recognized with the Padma Shri in 2011, India's fourth highest civilian award. Her filmography demonstrates a remarkable career built on exceptional acting prowess and diverse character portrayals.
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TABU NEWS
Tabu reveals two rules Akshay Kumar swears by, haven't changed in 25 years: 'He wakes up at 4 am, doesn’t go to parties’
November 17, 2025 6:33 pm
Tabu and Akshay Kumar first shared the screen as romantic leads in the 1996 film Tu Chor Main Sipahi. Despite the film's success, the duo was never paired opposite each other till now.
'Have regretted almost everything I bought': Tabu admits to struggling with online shopping addiction; expert explains its impact
November 08, 2025 5:23 pm
Online shopping addiction can lead to feelings of excitement, temporary distraction from negative emotions, and even come with guilt of spending time and money unnecessarily.
‘I feel it will contaminate my house’: When Amala Akkineni calmly responded to Nagarjuna-Tabu affair rumours; what real trust looks like in relationships
August 21, 2025 2:29 pm
When speculation about an alleged affair between actors Nagarjuna and Tabu gained momentum, all eyes were on Amala Akkineni, Nagarjuna’s wife, and how she would react.
Alia Bhatt recreates Rekha's Silsila look, Janhvi Kapoor shares tribute for her 'Pedamma', Fatima Sana Shaikh sits in Rekha's lap at Umrao Jaan re-release
June 27, 2025 11:52 am
Rekha's iconic film Umrao Jaan is set to re-release in theatres on June 27, and many inside photos from the re-release premiere event are shared online.
When Hema Malini almost rejected Baghban, saying, 'Char itne bade bade ladkon ke maa ka role kaun karega?'
June 05, 2025 6:12 pm
Before Hema Malini, the role was initially offered to Tabu, who was hesitant to play the role of a mother.
Tabu credits Crew’s success to producer Rhea Kapoor, shares her ‘wild’ experience of shooting the film: ‘Beauty and glamour is important for her’
April 17, 2025 8:30 pm
In a recent interview, Tabu opened up about her experience working in Crew, along with Kareena Kapoor Khan and Kriti Sanon. She also credited Rhea Kapoor for the film's presentation and success.
Tabu refused Hema Malini's role in Baghban as she didn't want to play mom of four, was scolded by her aunt: 'Chhappal se maarungi'
February 24, 2025 3:39 pm
Producer Renu Chopra, wife of filmmaker Ravi Chopra, revealed that Tabu was the first choice to play Amitabh Bachchan's wife in Baghban.
Tabu teases reunion with Priyadarshan in Hera Pheri 3: 'The cast won't be complete without me'
February 04, 2025 6:30 pm
After Priyadarshan asked Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, and Paresh Rawal if they are ready for Hera Pheri 3, Tabu also responded to the director expressing her excitement.
'Tabu is a Bollywood legend,' Dune Prophecy makers hail her presence in second last episode; fans cheer for her 'original accent'. Watch
December 19, 2024 7:57 am
Tabu appeared on the penultimate episode of Dune Prophecy as Sister Francesca.
Madhur Bhandarkar says he is 'not the flag bearer' of women-centric cinema, reveals he was asked to add 6 item songs in Chandni Bar
December 16, 2024 10:20 am
At a recently held event in Mumbai, Madhur Bhandarkar spoke about the Justice Hema Committee report and the challenges women-centric films face even today.
