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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
Related Other Pages:
- 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’s ultimate beauty secret has no price tag: 'There isn't any substitute for that'
June 05, 2026 9:31 am
Tabu says that when she doesn't sleep properly, she can feel the impact on her skin.
Tabu gifted gold jewellery to Saroj Khan and her assistants after 'Rang De': 'She was very happy'
May 18, 2026 5:57 pm
Discover how Tabu mastered the iconic dance in 'Rang De' from Thakshak, and her compassionate nature behind the scenes.
'Should be ashamed': Priyadarshan slams rumours that Akshay Kumar ‘cut’ Tabu’s role in Bhooth Bangla
May 01, 2026 8:16 pm
Filmmaker Priyadarshan recently reacted to rumours of Tabu being upset with her screen time in his latest release, Bhooth Bangla.
Bhoot Bangla Box Office Collection Day 13 Live Updates: Akshay Kumar-starrer is 4th highest-grossing horror comedy, earns over Rs 200 cr
April 30, 2026 4:40 pm
Bhoot Bangla Box Office Collection Day 13 Live Updates: The Akshay Kumar-starrer is currently lagging behind Housefull 5, which recorded a worldwide collection of Rs 288.67 crore.
Bhoot Bangla Box Office Collection Day 9: Akshay Kumar starrer earns over Rs 10 crore on Sunday
April 27, 2026 6:49 am
Bhoot Bangla Box Office Collection Day 9 Live Updates: Akshay Kumar's horror comedy has performed better than Kesari 2 but continues to lag behind Jolly LLB 3 and Housefull 5.
Bhoot Bangla Box Office Collection Day 2: Akshay Kumar film crosses Rs 50 cr net mark in India
April 20, 2026 3:53 pm
The Akshay Kumar film is still lagging behind horror-comedy titles like Stree 2 and Thamma.
Bhoot Bangla Box Office Collection Day 1: Akshay Kumar-starrer earns Rs 19 crore
April 20, 2026 3:53 pm
The film’s opening day number is similar to Housefull 5, which opened at Rs 24 crore.
Asha Bhosle accorded full state honours: Emotional Sachin Tendulkar bids her a final goodbye, Tabu consoles singer's granddaughter
April 13, 2026 2:08 pm
Asha Bhosle's last rites will be conducted at 4pm at the Shivaji Park crematorium. Actors, politicians and sport stars reached the singer's Lower Parel residence to pay their last respects.
'Akshay Kumar gave some money back after our film flopped', recalls Ektaa Kapoor as she refuses to share Crew profits with Tabu
April 06, 2026 6:34 pm
As per producer Ektaa Kapoor, actor Akshay Kumar returned some money after one of their films flopped.
Victim, vamp or just plain wicked? How Bollywood’s female antagonists have evolved over the years
April 05, 2026 8:43 am
What makes negative female characters interesting is that they defy the rules and restrictions placed on a woman and the constant pressure to appease and be pleasing.
