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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.

Tabu AWARDS

Award Name Year Categories
Alliance of Women Film Journalists2007 Best Seduction - The Namesake
Annual Kalakar Awards2005 Best Actress - Maqbool
Apsara Film Producers Guild Awards2016 Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Drishyam
2015 Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Movie - Haider
Asiavision Awards2015 Outstanding Performance - Female - Drishyam
Awards of the International Indian Film Academy2015 Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Haider
2002 Best Actress in a Leading Role - Chandni Bar
BIG Star Entertainment Awards, India2014 Most Entertaining Actress in a Thriller Film - Haider
Bengal Film Journalists' Award2002 Best Actress (Hindi) - Chandni Bar
1997 Best Actress (Hindi) - Maachis
Bollywood Awards2001 Critics Award for Best Actress - Astitva
2001 Best Sensational Role - Female - Astitva
2000 Best Supporting Actress - Biwi No. 1
Bollywood Hungama Surfers' Choice Movie Awards2015 Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Haider
FOI Online Awards2016 - Fitoor
Femina Beauty Awards2019 Creative Icon of the Decade
Filmfare Awards2023 Best Actress - Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2
2015 Best Supporting Actress - Haider
2008 Best Actress - Critics - Cheeni Kum
2001 Best Actress - Critics - Astitva
2000 Best Actress - Critics - Hu Tu Tu
1998 Best Actress - Critics - Virasat
1995 Best Debut Actor (Male/Female) - Vijaypath
Filmfare Awards South2022 Best Supporting Actress - Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo
1997 Best Actress - Ninne Pelladatha
IWM Digital Awards2024 Best Actress in a Digital Film - Khufiya
Indian Film Festival Of Melbourne2019 Best Actress - Andhadhun
International Iconic Awards2023 Most Popular Actress - Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2
Jagran Film Festival2015 Best Supporting Actress - Haider
Kalashree Awards2000 Best Actress - Thakshak
National Film Awards, India2002 Best Actress - Chandni Bar
1997 Best Actress - Maachis
Priyadarshni Academy Awards1998 Smita Patil Memorial Award
Screen Awards, IN2015 Best Supporting Actress - Haider
2015 Jodi No. 1 - Haider
2008 Best Actress (Critics) - Cheeni Kum
2001 Best Actress - Astitva
South Indian International Movie Awards2021 Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo
Stardust Awards, India2014 Best Supporting Actress - Haider
Zee Cine Awards2019 Best Performance by an Actor Negative Role - Andhadhun
2002 Best Actress - Chandni Bar
2001 Best Actress - Astitva