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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
Kareena Kapoor, Tabu, Kriti Sanon's heist comedy The Crew announces release date with a video. Watch
February 02, 2024 10:55 am
Kareena Kapoor, Tabu and Kriti Sanon starrer The Crew is all set to release in theatres on March 29.
Shabana Azmi says Tabu teases that her Rocky Aur Rani kiss with Dharmendra has 'shaken' industry: 'Actors your age saying they'll do film if there's kiss in it'
January 31, 2024 11:55 am
The peck between Dharmendra and Shabana Azmi emerged as one of the highlights of Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani.
Vishal Bhardwaj on 20 years of Maqbool: 'Some magic happened there'
January 30, 2024 6:44 pm
Vishal Bhardwaj credits the movie Maqbool, which released on January 30, 2004, for making him a "star filmmaker" overnight.
'Amitabh Bachchan had an absolutely cold expression on his face': Balki recalls 'embarrassing' mistake he made in first narration to Big B
January 19, 2024 12:51 pm
R Balki recalled the harrowing experience of narrating his script for Cheeni Kum to Amitabh Bachchan for the first time. He said mid-script he was narrating the story to Big B in his voice.
Merry Christmas, Andhadhun and beyond: A tour of Sriram Raghavan's Neo-Noir universe and his Hitchcockian obsession
January 11, 2024 5:26 pm
An Alfred Hitchcock fan, Sriram Raghavan creates dark, gritty worlds that feel familiar yet unique. As his much-anticipated film, Merry Christmas, hits theatres this Friday, let's revisit his earlier projects and how they crowned him the king of the thriller genre in Hindi cinema.
When Gulzar sat silently with Tabu for one hour, offered her Maachis after that: 'This relationship impacted my life the most'
November 04, 2023 8:21 am
Maachis, which marked Tabu and Gulzar's first collaboration, made the actor realise her potential and set her on a path that will keep her relevant in the Hindi film industry for decades to come.
'In a frame filled with greats like Naseeruddin Shah and Om Puri, you couldn't take your eyes off Irrfan Khan': Jaideep Ahlawat recalls how late star would 'eat up the screen'
October 12, 2023 11:05 am
Jaideep Ahlawat looked back fondly on Irrfan Khan, and said that he makes a conscious effort to not mimic the late star on screen. He said that Irrfan retained an innocence and empathy that the film industry sucks out of most people.
‘Everyone has a dark side. I want to get to the bottom of the human psyche’: Vishal Bhardwaj
October 08, 2023 7:09 am
Vishal Bhardwaj on his just-released film Khufiya, casting Tabu, adapting Shakespeare and his love for comedy.
Tabu, Vishal Bhardwaj say they avert each other's eyes when co-stars 'do something stupid': 'We will burst into laughter'
October 07, 2023 2:00 pm
While promoting their latest film Khufiya, Tabu and Vishal Bhardwaj reminisced about their 28-year-long friendship. Mentioning that Vishal knows her like nobody else does, Tabu recently said that he "understands and tolerates" all her emotions.
Vishal Bhardwaj penned Khufiya for male actors and all declined: 'Aisi ki tesi sab male actors ki, my hero is Tabu'
October 04, 2023 2:50 pm
Tabu and Vishal Bharadwaj share an exceptional cinematic partnership, as witnessed in their rare collaborations such as Haider (2014) and Maqbool (2004). Their knack for selecting remarkable projects is evident. Will their upcoming film, Khufiya, continue this legacy of excellence?
