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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

Alia Bhatt calls Kareena Kapoor, Tabu and Kriti Sanon 'outstanding' as she lauds Crew: 'Smashed the box office'

March 31, 2024 1:18 pm

Alia Bhatt has taken to Instagram to laud Kareena Kapoor Khan, Tabu and Kriti Sanon-starrer Crew. The film is produced by Ekta Kapoor and Rhea Kapoor.

Crew box office collection day 2: Kareena Kapoor starrer beats Laal Singh Chaddha's second day collection

March 31, 2024 10:04 am

Crew box office collection day 2: According to early estimates, Crew minted around Rs 9.60 crore on Saturday. The total collection of the film in India now stands at Rs 19.88 crore

'Salman Khan was kept overnight with the cops': Mahesh Thakur recalls police showing up on Hum Saath-Saath Hain set, taking stars into custody

March 30, 2024 7:12 pm

Hum Saath-Saath Hain actor Mahesh Thakur recalled what happened on the day when the police showed up on set and took Salman Khan and four other cast members into custody.

Crew box office collection day 1: Kareena Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Tabu's film earns Rs 20 crore worldwide, becomes third biggest Bollywood opener of the year

March 30, 2024 1:11 pm

Crew box office collection day 1: Crew, starring Kareena Kapoor, Tabu and Kriti Sanon, is the third biggest Bollywood opener of the year after Fighter and Shaitaan.

Kriti Sanon pens note on working with Kareena Kapoor and Tabu in Crew: 'Didn't feel like a junior'

March 29, 2024 8:00 pm

Kareena Kapoor Khan, Tabu and Kriti Sanon's film Crew was released in theatres on March 29.

Crew movie review: Kareena Kapoor, Tabu, Kriti Sanon's easy-breezy comedy washes away stench of recent Bollywood duds

March 30, 2024 11:40 am

Crew movie review: Tabu, so comfortable in in her older woman avatar, and Kareena Kapoor Khan, treading the thin line between greed and need with ease, are a riot; Kriti Sanon, in their company, manages to hold her own.

Kriti Sanon and Tabu shoot beach scene for Crew amid cyclone warning: 'Perfect day for production to plan this scene'

March 28, 2024 4:54 pm

Kriti Sanon has treated fans to a hilarious behind-the-scenes video from Crew, showcasing her and Tabu battling strong winds while filming by the ocean on the day Mumbai got a cyclone warning.

Ila Arun says she was informed about Crew's 'Choli Ke Peeche' five minutes before song launch: 'I am dumbfounded, it's ethically wrong'

March 27, 2024 2:42 pm

Ila Arun said that she did not want to create a controversy over the new 'Choli Ke Peeche' from The Crew but said it was ethically wrong of the company to remix the song.

Kareena Kapoor emulates OG Madhuri Dixit's energy in Crew song Choli Ke Peeche. Watch video

March 20, 2024 9:33 pm

Crew song Choli Ke Peeche: As Crew gears up for release, the makers have unveiled a new video song from the film, offering a remixed version of the 1993 hit infused with Diljit Dosanjh's Punjabi flair.

CBFC orders alterations in Tabu's dialogues in Crew, cuss words get replaced: Reports

March 18, 2024 2:25 pm

As per several media reports, CBFC has advised certain alterations to be made in the Crew's dialogues. Especially, the cuss words used by Tabu's character have been asked to be altered.

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