Express Adda: Tabu opens up about her struggles and what continues to drive her

Bollwood actress Tabu was the guest at the Express Adda on Tuesday. In an interactive session with Seema Chishti, Deputy Editor of The Indian Express, she opened up about her struggles and what continues to drive her since she set her foot in the largest filmaking industry 25 years ago. She also interacted with a group of selected audience about the ever-evolving film industry and how she adapted to the change. (Express Photo by Tashi Tobgyal)

Tabu began her career in mainstream Bollywood in the nineties. The actress recounts on how she effortlessly shifted gears as the industry evolved, emerging as one of the finest actors in the dynamic industry. (Express Photo by Tashi Tobgyal)

Over the last 25 years as an actor, Tabu has bagged two National Awards, a Padma Shri and a filmography that includes acclaimed Hollywood projects such as The Namesake and Life of Pi. (Express Photo by Tashi Tobgyal)

Tabu in Adda today said, "The ultimate reward for an artist is always making the audience feel an emotion." (Express Photo by Tashi Tobgyal)

Talking about her diverse set of roles, the actress said that while she enjoyed her glamourous appearances, she always knew she could do more. (Express Photo by Tashi Tobgyal)

Her first notable performance was as Veeran in Gulzar’s Maachis (1996), a quiet, homely girl left transformed in the violent aftermath of Operation Blue Star. It won Tabu a National Award for Best Actress, which she won again in 2001 for Chandni Bar. (Express Photo by Tashi Tobgyal)

Acknowledging her efforts in Maqbool, the actress said, "Maqbool will always remain a milestone for me and for the industry as far as women essaying dark characters are concerned." (Express Photo by Tashi Tobgyal)