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Tabu

Tabu Image Source : Wikipedia
  • 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 FILMS AND CREDITS

Previous Movies Upcoming Movies
  • Dune: Prophecy
  • Dune: Prophecy

    ( 2024 )

  • Dune: Prophecy
  • Dune: Prophecy

    ( 2024 )

  • Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha
  • Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha

    ( 2024 )

  • Banda Yeh Bindaas Hai
  • Banda Yeh Bindaas Hai

    ( 2025 )

  • Crew
  • Crew

    ( 2024 )

  • De De Pyaar De 2
  • De De Pyaar De 2

    ( 2025 )

  • Stardom
  • Stardom

    ( 2023 )

  • Trisha 68
  • Trisha 68

    ( Not Final )

  • Khufiya
  • Khufiya

    ( 2023 )

  • Drishyam 3
  • Drishyam 3

    ( Not Final )

  • Bholaa
  • Bholaa

    ( 2023 )

  • Kuttey
  • Kuttey

    ( 2023 )

  • Drishyam 2
  • Drishyam 2

    ( 2022 )

  • Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2
  • Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2

    ( 2022 )

  • A Suitable Boy
  • A Suitable Boy

    ( 2020 )

  • Jawaani Jaaneman
  • Jawaani Jaaneman

    ( 2020 )

  • Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo
  • Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo

    ( 2020 )

  • Thriller Factory
  • Thriller Factory

    ( 2019 )

  • Bharat
  • Bharat

    ( 2019 )

  • De De Pyaar De
  • De De Pyaar De

    ( 2019 )

  • Armaan Malik: Chale Aana
  • Armaan Malik: Chale Aana

    ( 2019 )

  • Garry Sandhu & Neha Kakkar: Hauli Hauli
  • Garry Sandhu & Neha Kakkar: Hauli Hauli

    ( 2019 )

  • Andhadhun
  • Andhadhun

    ( 2018 )

  • Missing
  • Missing

    ( 2018 )

  • Golmaal Again
  • Golmaal Again

    ( 2017 )

  • Fitoor
  • Fitoor

    ( 2016 )

  • Talvar
  • Talvar

    ( 2015 )

  • Drishyam
  • Drishyam

    ( 2015 )

  • Haider
  • Haider

    ( 2014 )

  • Jai Ho
  • Jai Ho

    ( 2014 )

  • David
  • David

    ( 2013 )

  • David
  • David

    ( 2013 )

  • Life of Pi
  • Life of Pi

    ( 2012 )

  • Urumi: The Warriors Who Wanted to Kill Vasco Da Gama
  • Urumi: The Warriors Who Wanted to Kill Vasco Da Gama

    ( 2011 )

  • Khuda Kasam
  • Khuda Kasam

    ( 2010 )

  • Toh Baat Pakki!
  • Toh Baat Pakki!

    ( 2010 )

  • Pandurangadu
  • Pandurangadu

    ( 2008 )

  • Idhi Sangathi
  • Idhi Sangathi

    ( 2008 )

  • Cheeni Kum
  • Cheeni Kum

    ( 2007 )

  • Sarhad Paar
  • Sarhad Paar

    ( 2006 )

  • The Namesake
  • The Namesake

    ( 2006 )

  • Fanaa
  • Fanaa

    ( 2006 )

  • Shock
  • Shock

    ( 2006 )

  • Bhagmati
  • Bhagmati

    ( 2005 )

  • Silsiilay
  • Silsiilay

    ( 2005 )

  • Andarivaadu
  • Andarivaadu

    ( 2005 )

  • Main Hoon Na
  • Main Hoon Na

    ( 2004 )

  • Meenaxi: Tale of 3 Cities
  • Meenaxi: Tale of 3 Cities

    ( 2004 )

  • Maqbool
  • Maqbool

    ( 2003 )

  • Jaal: The Trap
  • Jaal: The Trap

    ( 2003 )

  • Hawa
  • Hawa

    ( 2003 )

  • Khanjar
  • Khanjar

    ( 2003 )

  • Abar Aranye
  • Abar Aranye

    ( 2003 )

  • Saathiya
  • Saathiya

    ( 2002 )

  • Zindagi Khoobsoorat Hai
  • Zindagi Khoobsoorat Hai

    ( 2002 )

  • Chenna Kesava Reddy
  • Chenna Kesava Reddy

    ( 2002 )

  • Filhaal...
  • Filhaal...

    ( 2002 )

  • Maa Tujhhe Salaam
  • Maa Tujhhe Salaam

    ( 2002 )

  • Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya
  • Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya

    ( 2001 )

  • Chandni Bar
  • Chandni Bar

    ( 2001 )

  • Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya
  • Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya

    ( 2001 )

  • Cover Story
  • Cover Story

    ( 2001 )

  • Ghaath
  • Ghaath

    ( 2000 )

  • Snegithiye
  • Snegithiye

    ( 2000 )

  • Astitva
  • Astitva

    ( 2000 )

  • Shikari
  • Shikari

    ( 2000 )

  • Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar!!
  • Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar!!

    ( 2000 )

  • Tarkieb
  • Tarkieb

    ( 2000 )

  • Kandukondain Kandukondain
  • Kandukondain Kandukondain

    ( 2000 )

  • Hera Pheri
  • Hera Pheri

    ( 2000 )

  • Thakshak
  • Thakshak

    ( 1999 )

  • Hum Saath-Saath Hain
  • Hum Saath-Saath Hain

    ( 1999 )

  • Kohram
  • Kohram

    ( 1999 )

  • Biwi No. 1
  • Biwi No. 1

    ( 1999 )

  • Hu Tu Tu
  • Hu Tu Tu

    ( 1999 )

  • Hanuman
  • Hanuman

    ( 1998 )

  • Thayin Manikodi
  • Thayin Manikodi

    ( 1998 )

  • Choodalani Vundi
  • Choodalani Vundi

    ( 1998 )

  • 2001: Do Hazaar Ek
  • 2001: Do Hazaar Ek

    ( 1998 )

  • Aavida Maa Aavide
  • Aavida Maa Aavide

    ( 1998 )

  • Darmiyaan: In Between
  • Darmiyaan: In Between

    ( 1997 )

  • Chachi 420
  • Chachi 420

    ( 1997 )

  • The Flight
  • The Flight

    ( 1997 )

  • Border
  • Border

    ( 1997 )

  • Virasat
  • Virasat

    ( 1997 )

  • Judwaa
  • Judwaa

    ( 1997 )

  • Iruvar
  • Iruvar

    ( 1997 )

  • Maachis
  • Maachis

    ( 1996 )

  • Ninne Pelladatha
  • Ninne Pelladatha

    ( 1996 )

  • Kadhal Desam
  • Kadhal Desam

    ( 1996 )

  • Jeet
  • Jeet

    ( 1996 )

  • Tu Chor Main Sipahi
  • Tu Chor Main Sipahi

    ( 1996 )

  • Kaalapani
  • Kaalapani

    ( 1996 )

  • Saajan Chale Sasural
  • Saajan Chale Sasural

    ( 1996 )

  • Himmat
  • Himmat

    ( 1996 )

  • Saajan Ki Baahon Mein
  • Saajan Ki Baahon Mein

    ( 1995 )

  • Haqeeqat
  • Haqeeqat

    ( 1995 )

  • Sisindri
  • Sisindri

    ( 1995 )

  • Server Sundaram Gari Abbai
  • Server Sundaram Gari Abbai

    ( 1995 )

  • Prem
  • Prem

    ( 1995 )

  • Vijaypath
  • Vijaypath

    ( 1994 )

  • Pehla Pehla Pyar
  • Pehla Pehla Pyar

    ( 1994 )

  • Mashooq
  • Mashooq

    ( 1992 )

  • Coolie No. 1
  • Coolie No. 1

    ( 1991 )

  • Hum Naujawan
  • Hum Naujawan

    ( 1985 )

  • Bazaar
  • Bazaar

    ( 1982 )

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

Tabu AWARDS

Awards
  • Best Seduction
  • The Alliance of Women Film Journalists for Best Seduction - 2007 The Namesake

  • Best Actress
  • The Annual Kalakar Awards for Best Actress - 2005 Maqbool

  • Best Actress in a Supporting Role
  • The Apsara Film Producers Guild Awards for Best Actress in a Supporting Role - 2016 Drishyam

  • Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Movie
  • The Apsara Film Producers Guild Awards for Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Movie - 2015 Haider

  • Outstanding Performance - Female
  • The Asiavision Awards for Outstanding Performance - Female - 2015 Drishyam

  • Best Actress in a Supporting Role
  • The Awards of the International Indian Film Academy for Best Actress in a Supporting Role - 2015 Haider

  • Best Actress in a Leading Role
  • The Awards of the International Indian Film Academy for Best Actress in a Leading Role - 2002 Chandni Bar

  • Most Entertaining Actress in a Thriller Film
  • The BIG Star Entertainment Awards, India for Most Entertaining Actress in a Thriller Film - 2014 Haider

  • Best Actress (Hindi)
  • The Bengal Film Journalists' Award for Best Actress (Hindi) - 2002 Chandni Bar

  • Best Actress (Hindi)
  • The Bengal Film Journalists' Award for Best Actress (Hindi) - 1997 Maachis

  • Critics Award for Best Actress
  • The Bollywood Awards for Critics Award for Best Actress - 2001 Astitva

  • Best Sensational Role - Female
  • The Bollywood Awards for Best Sensational Role - Female - 2001 Astitva

  • Best Supporting Actress
  • The Bollywood Awards for Best Supporting Actress - 2000 Biwi No. 1

  • Best Actress in a Supporting Role
  • The Bollywood Hungama Surfers' Choice Movie Awards for Best Actress in a Supporting Role - 2015 Haider

  • The FOI Online Awards for - 2016 Fitoor

  • Creative Icon of the Decade
  • The Femina Beauty Awards for Creative Icon of the Decade - 2019

  • Best Actress
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Actress - 2023 Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2

  • Best  Supporting Actress
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Supporting Actress - 2015 Haider

  • Best Actress - Critics
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Actress - Critics - 2008 Cheeni Kum

  • Best Actress - Critics
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Actress - Critics - 2001 Astitva

  • Best Actress - Critics
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Actress - Critics - 2000 Hu Tu Tu

  • Best Actress - Critics
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Actress - Critics - 1998 Virasat

  • Best Debut Actor (Male/Female)
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Debut Actor (Male/Female) - 1995 Vijaypath

  • Best Supporting Actress
  • The Filmfare Awards South for Best Supporting Actress - 2022 Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo

  • Best Actress
  • The Filmfare Awards South for Best Actress - 1997 Ninne Pelladatha

  • Best Actress in a Digital Film
  • The IWM Digital Awards for Best Actress in a Digital Film - 2024 Khufiya

  • Best Actress
  • The Indian Film Festival Of Melbourne for Best Actress - 2019 Andhadhun

  • Most Popular Actress
  • The International Iconic Awards for Most Popular Actress - 2023 Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2

  • Best Supporting Actress
  • The Jagran Film Festival for Best Supporting Actress - 2015 Haider

  • Best Actress
  • The Kalashree Awards for Best Actress - 2000 Thakshak

  • Best Actress
  • The National Film Awards, India for Best Actress - 2002 Chandni Bar

  • Best Actress
  • The National Film Awards, India for Best Actress - 1997 Maachis

  • Smita Patil Memorial Award
  • The Priyadarshni Academy Awards for Smita Patil Memorial Award - 1998

  • Best Supporting Actress
  • The Screen Awards, IN for Best Supporting Actress - 2015 Haider

  • Jodi No. 1
  • The Screen Awards, IN for Jodi No. 1 - 2015 Haider

  • Best Actress (Critics)
  • The Screen Awards, IN for Best Actress (Critics) - 2008 Cheeni Kum

  • Best Actress
  • The Screen Awards, IN for Best Actress - 2001 Astitva

  • Best Actress in a Supporting Role
  • The South Indian International Movie Awards for Best Actress in a Supporting Role - 2021 Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo

  • Best Supporting Actress
  • The Stardust Awards, India for Best Supporting Actress - 2014 Haider

  • Best Performance by an Actor Negative Role
  • The Zee Cine Awards for Best Performance by an Actor Negative Role - 2019 Andhadhun

  • Best Actress
  • The Zee Cine Awards for Best Actress - 2002 Chandni Bar

  • Best Actress
  • The Zee Cine Awards for Best Actress - 2001 Astitva

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

TABU NEWS

Alaya F says she was spending money 'recklessly', asked father to take control of her finances: 'He refused, said if you can earn...'

May 16, 2024 12:24 pm

Alaya F, who was recently seen in Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, speaks about the importance of managing one finances wisely while reminiscing how she rushed to her father, Farhan Furniturewala, for help when she couldn't control her spending.

Dune: Prophecy releases first teaser after announcing Tabu as cast member. Watch

May 15, 2024 9:24 pm

Days after it was announced that Tabu would join the cast of Dune: Prophecy, a teaser from the prequel was released by the makers.

Tabu to star as 'strong, intelligent, alluring' Sister Francesca in Dune: Prophecy series, a prequel to Denis Villeneuve's blockbuster films

May 14, 2024 8:39 am

Tabu will play Sister Francesca in the upcoming Dune: Prophecy series, which serves as a spin-off to Denis Villeneuve's blockbuster Dune movies.

'Crew started conversation that women can also break box office records', says Kareena Kapoor Khan

May 06, 2024 9:30 pm

Kareena Kapoor Khan said that she currently shooting for Singham Again and revealed that the Rohit Shetty directorial will be released around Diwali this year.

Trupti Khamkar says she began shooting her scenes for Crew only when Kareena, Kriti and Tabu left sets: 'If they want to reset, they need to rest'

April 25, 2024 3:34 pm

Trupti Khamkar said that Tabu used to arrive at the Crew sets one hour early to ensure that she had enough time for makeup.

Ayushmann Khurrana says he 'snatched' Andhadhun from Sriram Raghavan, had no idea it was a comedy: 'People were laughing, I wondered why'

April 24, 2024 9:29 am

Ayushmann Khuranna said that he and Tabu were not informed that it was a dark comedy.

Hansal Mehta recalls his clothes being torn, office vandalised by protestors: 'I was in debt, took to drinking'

April 18, 2024 11:26 am

Hansal Mehta opened up about falling prey to alcoholism and being in debt after his dark comedy, Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar, featuring Manoj Bajpayee and Tabu flopped.

Vidya Balan is 'thrilled' with the success of female-led film Crew, dismisses claims that 'macho' films are doing well

April 13, 2024 8:02 pm

Vidya Balan cheered for Kareena Kapoor Khan, Tabu, and Kriti Sanon's recently released film Crew, which is minting moolah at the box office.

Crew actor Trupti Khamkar says she was asked to finish 12 hours worth work in 30 minutes after Kareena Kapoor, Tabu left sets: 'Co-actors won't give you cues'

April 12, 2024 10:42 am

Trupti Khamkar played the role of a cop in the recently released film Crew, which stars Kareena Kapoor Khan, Kriti Sanon and Tabu in leading roles.

Crew: Kareena Kapoor-Tabu's version of that Shah Rukh Khan-Salman Khan Pathaan scene lands the punch

April 10, 2024 8:05 am

In Crew, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Tabu own their age and then laugh about ageism. Without being weighed down by its tag of women-centric cinema, this not-so-perfect film allows them to push the boundaries and deliver the goods.

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