Tabu

Indian actress

Born: November 4, 1971

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Who is Tabu?

Tabassum Fatima Hashmi (born 4 November 1971), professionally known as Tabu, is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi films. That same year, she enjoyed commercial success with Ninne Pelladata, Kadhal Desam, Saajan Chale Sasural, and Jeet. Tabassum Fatima Hashmi, professionally known as Tabu, is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi films. She has received numerous accolades, including two National Film Awards, seven Filmfare Awards, and two Filmfare Awards South.

Tabu with co-actor Irrfan Khan at the premiere of The Namesake in 2006
Tabu with co-actor Irrfan Khan at the premiere of The Namesake in 2006
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Historical significance

Widely regarded as one of Hindi cinema's most accomplished actresses, she is known for portraying complex, often troubled women, in both mainstream and independent films. She has received numerous accolades, including two National Film Awards, seven Filmfare Awards (including a record five Critics Awards for Best Actress), and two Filmfare Awards South. In 2011, she was honoured with the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award. Tabu made her first credited appearance as a teenager in Dev Anand's Hum Naujawan (1985) and had her first leading role in the Telugu film Coolie No. 1 (1991). In 1994, she won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut for her performance in the Hindi action drama Vijaypath. She received the National Film Award for Best Actress for portraying a young woman affected by the Punjab insurgency in the political thriller Maachis (1996).

Tabu at a press conference for Life of Pi in 2012
Tabu at a press conference for Life of Pi in 2012
Selected movies: Tabu Full IMDb filmography
Life of Pi 2012 · View on IMDb The Namesake 2006 · View on IMDb Fanaa 2006 · View on IMDb Haider 2014 · View on IMDb Andhadhun 2018 · View on IMDb Drishyam 2015 · View on IMDb
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