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| Born | Tabassum Hashmi November 4, 1970 Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1985, 1991 - present |
| Spouse(s) | None |
Tabu (Hindi: तब्बू, born Tabassum Hashmi Khan(तबस्सुम हाश्मी) on November 4, 1970 in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India) is an award-winning Indian actress who has acted in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi and American films. Events 1333 - Flood of the Arno River, causing massive damage in Florence as recorded by the Florentine chronicler Giovanni Villani Year 1970 ( MCMLXX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works Hindi ( Devanāgarī: hi [[wiktहिन्दी हिन्दी]] or hi [[wiktहिंदी हिंदी]] IAST:, IPA:) is Events 1333 - Flood of the Arno River, causing massive damage in Florence as recorded by the Florentine chronicler Giovanni Villani Year 1970 ( MCMLXX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country Not to be confused with the Malay language. Malayalam (മലയാളം malayāḷaṁ) is a Dravidian language used Hindi ( Devanāgarī: hi [[wiktहिन्दी हिन्दी]] or hi [[wiktहिंदी हिंदी]] IAST:, IPA:) is The United States of America —commonly referred to as the She has won the National Film Award for Best Actress twice. The National Film Award (Silver Lotus Award for Best Actress winners She is best known for her critically acclaimed acting in a number of films rather than achieving box office success.
Despite a few exceptions, Tabu is known best for her willingness to play characters in artistic, low-budget films that go on to garner more critical appreciation than they do substantial box office figures such as in Maqbool (2003), Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities (2004) or The Namesake (2007). } Maqbool ( Hindi: मक़बूल Urdu: مقبُول a 2004 Bollywood film directed by Vishal Bharadwaj and starring Meenaxi A Tale of Three Cities (or Meenaxi) is a 2004 Hindi film directed by M The Namesake (2003 is the second book by author Jhumpa Lahiri. Known to be selective on her film roles, she has said, "I do films which move me and most of all, the unit and the director should appeal to me. "[1]
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Tabassum "Tabu" Hashmi began her career in the film Hum Naujawan (1985) at the age of fifteen; she played Dev Anand's daughter in the film. DharamDev Pishorimal Ānand (देव आनन्द دیو آنند (born September 26, 1923) better known simply as Dev Anand, is a legendary Her first role as an actress was in the Telugu film Coolie No. 1. Her first release in Hindi as a leading lady was Pehla Pehla Pyar which went un-noticed. [2] She came into prominence with her role in Vijaypath (1994) opposite Ajay Devgan for which she received the Filmfare Best Female Debut Award. Vijaypath ( English: Path of Victory is a 1994 Bollywood movie starring Ajay Devgan, Tabu and Danny Denzongpa The film Vishal Veeru Devgan, Hindi:विशाल देवगन born (April 2 1969 in New Delhi, India) popularly known as Ajay Devgan is The Filmfare Best Female Debut Award is given by Filmfare magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films Technically this category comes This was followed by many films that did not do well at the box office.
In 1996, Tabu had eight releases. Two films Saajan Chale Sasural and Jeet went on to be hits; both were within the top five films of that year. Saajan Chale Sasural is a 1996 Bollywood Comedy starring Govinda, Karisma Kapoor, Tabu, Kader Khan and [3] Her other significant film, Maachis, was critically acclaimed. Maachis ( English:Matches was a 1996 Indian Bollywood film directed by Gulzar. Her role as a Punjabi woman caught in the rise of Sikh insurgency was acclaimed; she went on to win her first National Film Award for Best Actress for her performance. The National Film Award (Silver Lotus Award for Best Actress winners
Tabu first release of 1997 was Border. Borders define geographic boundaries of political entities or legal jurisdictions such as Governments States or subnational administrative The movie was about the real life events surrounding the Battle of Longewala during the 1971 Indo-Pak war. The Battle of Longewala December 5 - December 6 1971 was one of the first major engagements in the Western Sector during the She played the role of Sunny Deol's wife. Sunny Deol (Born as Ajay Singh Deol) ( Punjabi: ਅਜੈ ਸਿੰਘ ਦਿਓਲ Hindi: अजय सिंह देओल Urdu: اَجے Her role was small but the film went on to be the biggest hit of 1997. [4] That year, she also starred in the critically acclaimed film Virasat. Virasat is a Persian word for Culture and Heritage. It is widely used in Indian Subcontinent The film was an average success at the box office; Tabu won the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance. The Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance consists of two awards Critic’s Award for Best Actor & Critic’s Award for Best Actress
In 1999 she starred in two successful multi-starrer films Biwi No.1 and Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United. Biwi No1 is a 1999 Bollywood comedy directed by David Dhawan and starring Salman Khan, Karisma Kapoor, Sushmita Hum Saath-Saath Hain We Stand United is a 1999 Indian Bollywood Film written and directed by Sooraj R Both were the first and second biggest hits of that year respectively. [5] In 2000, the actress starred in Hera Pheri and Astitva. Astitva ( Devnagari: अस्तित्व meaning existence identity) is a 2000 Hindi feature film written and directed by Mahesh Manjrekar The former was a box office success whilst the latter was critically acclaimed. [6] She received her third Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance for Astitva. The Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance consists of two awards Critic’s Award for Best Actor & Critic’s Award for Best Actress [7]
2001 saw her star in Chandni Bar directed by Madhur Bhandarkar. Chandni Bar ( 2001) is a film directed by Madhur Bhandarkar It depicts the gritty life of the Mumbai underworld including prostitution and gun crime Madhur Bhandarkar, ( मधुर भंडारकर) born in a Maharashtrian Saraswat Brahmin family is an Indian film director Her portrayal of a bar dancer met with unanimous praise, and she won her second National Film Award for Best Actress for her performance. The National Film Award (Silver Lotus Award for Best Actress winners [8] Critic, Taran Adarsh said, "Chandni Bar is Tabu's film all the way and there are no two opinions on that. Her performance deserves the highest marks and of course, all the awards. Her work is flawless and the impact her character makes on the minds of the viewer is also due to a tailor-made role". [9] Another critic mentioned, "if there is one actress who can carry a film on her shoulders, it is Tabu. As usual, she sparkles". [10]
She has acted in a number of Telugu movies, many of them very successful, such as Coolie No. 1 and Ninne Pelladatha, the latter being one of her most famous and popular movies. [11]
In 2003, Tabu starred in an adaptation of William Shakespeare's Macbeth. William Shakespeare ( baptised Macbeth is among the best-known of William Shakespeare 's plays, and is his shortest tragedy, believed to have been written some time between The actress played Nimmi based on the character Lady Macbeth. Lady Macbeth is a character in William Shakespeare play Macbeth. The film titled Maqbool was directed by Vishal Bharadwaj and premiered at the 2003 Toronto International Film Festival. } Maqbool ( Hindi: मक़बूल Urdu: مقبُول a 2004 Bollywood film directed by Vishal Bharadwaj and starring Vishal Bhardwaj is an Indian Filmmaker, Writer, screenwriter and music Composer. The 2003 Toronto International Film Festival ran from September 4 to September 13, 2003. [12] Maqbool was a box office failure but was met with huge acclaim. Tabu's performance opened to much appreciation; critic Ron Ahluwalia said, "Tabu shines in a dark role. The most versatile actress in Bollywood takes to villainy like a second nature. She is menacing and seductive, but keeps an innocent look on her face, making her even viler. The way Tabu delivers her taunts simply perfect. Her gradual insanity is heart-wrenching and her final outburst is easily the highlight of the film. "[13] Another critic said, "Tabu is fantastic in a complex role. Her performance in the film is worthy of awards. After Chandni Bar, this is another role that will be remembered for a long, long time. "[14]
She had a supporting role in Fanaa (2006), with Aamir Khan and Kajol. Fanaa ( Hindi: फ़ना Urdu:فناء English: Destroyed in love) is a Bollywood thriller-romance movie released in Aamir redirects here For the Indian movie see Aamir (2008 film. Kajol Devgan, Née Mukherjee ( Bengali: কাজল দেবগন Kajol Debgôn, Hindi: काजोल देवगन born The film went on to become the fourth biggest hit of that year. [15]
In 2007, Tabu starred in her first Hollywood film, The Namesake, directed by Mira Nair. The Namesake is a 2007 film which received a limited release in the United States on March 9, 2007. Mira Nair (born October 15 1957 at Rourkela, India) is an India -born New York -based Film director The film was a huge hit overseas. [16] She also starred in Cheeni Kum in which she played a 34 year-old woman who falls in love with a 64 year-old played by Amitabh Bachchan. Cheeni Kum (literally less sugar) is a Hindi film made by advertising executive and debutant director Balkrishnan. Critics were generally positive towards the film; Taran Adarsh said, "Tabu stands on her feet despite a formidable co-star's domineering presence. She's excellent. "[17] Though the film did not do as well domestically, it was a huge hit overseas especially in UK and USA. [18]
Tabu was born in Hyderabad. Soon after, her parents divorced. Her mother was a school teacher and her maternal grandparents were retired professors who ran a school. Her grandfather, Mohammed Ahsan was a Mathematics professor and her grandmother was an English Literature professor. Tabu moved to Mumbai in 1983 and studied at St. Xavier's College for two years. [19] she also went to St. Anns high school in Hyderabad. She is the niece of Shabana Azmi and the younger sister of actress Farha Naaz. Shabana Azmi ( Hindi: शबाना आज़मी born 18 September 1950 in New Delhi, India) is one of the leading actresses She has homes in Mumbai and Hyderabad. Mumbai ( Marathi:,, IPA: formerly Bombay, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra and the financial [20]
She is the life member of International Film And Television Club of Asian Academy Of Film and Television, Noida.
In 1998, Tabu was charged with poaching two blackbucks in Kankani during the filming of Hum Saath Saath Hain along with co-stars Salman Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Sonali Bendre and Neelam. Blackbuck ( Antilope cervicapra) is a species of Antelope found mainly in India, but also in parts of Pakistan and Nepal. Abdul Rashid Salim Salman Khan ( Hindi: सलमान ख़ान Urdu: سلمان خان səlˈmɑːn ˈxɑːn born December 27, 1965) Saif Ali Khan ( Hindi: सैफ़ अली ख़ान Urdu: سیف علی خان sɛf əli xɑn born August 16 1970 in New Delhi, India Sonali Bendre ( Marathi:सोनाली बेंद्रे born 1 January, 1975) is an Indian actress and model. Neelam Kothari, born ( March 3 1968) is a former actress and an established jewellery designer [21] The charges were dropped soon after and Tabu was acquitted. [22]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 1985 | Hum Naujawan | Priya | |
| 1991 | Coolie No. This page is an incomplete list of awards and nominations of Tabu, an Indian actress 1 | Telugu film | |
| 1994 | Pehla Pehla Pyaar | Sapna | |
| Vijaypath | Winner, Filmfare Best Female Debut Award | ||
| 1995 | Prem | Lachi/Sonia Jetley | |
| Saajan Ki Baahon Mein | Kavita | ||
| Sisindri | |||
| Haqeeqat | Sudha | ||
| 1996 | Saajan Chale Sasural | Divya Khurana | |
| Kala Pani | Parvathi | ||
| Kadhal Desam | Divya | Tamil film, Winner Filmfare Best Actress Award (Tamil) | |
| Himmat | Anju | ||
| Tu Chor Main Sipahi | Kajal | ||
| Jeet | Tulsi | Special appearance | |
| Ninne Pelladatha | Mahalaxmi | Telugu film Winner, Filmfare Best Actress Award (Telugu) |
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| Maachis | Veerandra | Winner, National Film Award for Best Actress | |
| 1997 | Virasat | Gehna | Winner, Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance |
| Darmiyan | Chitra | ||
| Border | Kuldeep's wife | ||
| Iruvar | Selvam's lover | Tamil film | |
| 1998 | Chachi 420 | Janki Paswan | |
| Aavida Maa Aavide | Archana | Telugu film | |
| Two Thousand One | Billu | ||
| Hanuman | Anja | ||
| 1999 | Kohram: The Explosion | Insp. Pehla Pehla Pyaar ( Urdu: پہلا پہلا پیار) is a Pakistani Urdu film directed by Mubasher Lucman which was released across theaters Vijaypath ( English: Path of Victory is a 1994 Bollywood movie starring Ajay Devgan, Tabu and Danny Denzongpa The film The Filmfare Best Female Debut Award is given by Filmfare magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films Technically this category comes Sisindri is a telugu film directed by Shiva Nageshwar Rao in 1995 Haqeeqat ( Hindi: हक़ीक़त Urdu: حقیقت Translation: truth) is a 1964 Hindi-Urdu war-film Saajan Chale Sasural is a 1996 Bollywood Comedy starring Govinda, Karisma Kapoor, Tabu, Kader Khan and The Kala Pani (literally black water represents the Taboo of the sea in Indian culture for which sailing the high waves and leaving the mainland meant confronting Kathir's Kadhal Desam is a 1996 released Tamil film The movie stars Abbas, Vineeth, Tabu, Vadivelu The Filmfare Best Actress Award is given by the Filmfare magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards South for Tamil ( Kollywood) films Himmat is a 1996 Bollywood Action film directed by Sunil Sharma starring Sunny Deol, Tabu and Shilpa Shetty. Jeet ( English: Victory) is a 1996 Indian Bollywood film directed by Raj Kanwar and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala Ninne Pelladutha is a 1996 Telugu movie directed by Krishna Vamshi. The Filmfare magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Telugu films The award was first given in 1953. Maachis ( English:Matches was a 1996 Indian Bollywood film directed by Gulzar. The National Film Award (Silver Lotus Award for Best Actress winners Virasat is a Persian word for Culture and Heritage. It is widely used in Indian Subcontinent The Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance consists of two awards Critic’s Award for Best Actor & Critic’s Award for Best Actress This article is about the city in Iran For the Italian football player see Matteo Darmian. Border is a 1997 Blockbuster Bollywood War film based on the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. Iruvar ( The Duo) ( 1997) is a Tamil language film directed by Mani Ratnam, with music composed by A Chachi 420 ( Devnagari: चाची ४२० is a 1998 comedy film made in India and directed by Kamal Haasan who also starred in the film as the main Kiran Patekar | |
| Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United | Sadhana | ||
| Hu Tu Tu | Panna | Winner, Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance | |
| Biwi No.1 | Lovely | ||
| Thakshak | Suman | ||
| 2000 | Snegithiye | ACP Gayatri | Tamil film |
| Cover Story | Jasmine | ||
| Hera Pheri | Anuradha Shivshankar Panikar | ||
| Kandukondain Kandukondain | Sowmya | Tamil film | |
| Tarkieb | Roshni Choubey | ||
| Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar | Kamya Lal | ||
| Shikari | Suman | ||
| Astitva | Aditi | Winner, Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance Nominated, Filmfare Best Actress Award |
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| 2001 | Ghaath | Kavita Chaudhary | |
| Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya | Roshni Batra | ||
| Chandni Bar | Mumtaz Ali Ansari | Winner, National Film Award for Best Actress Nominated, Filmfare Best Actress Award |
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| Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya | Meena | ||
| 2002 | Maa Tujhhe Salaam | Captain Sonia Khanna | |
| Filhaal... | Rewa Singh | ||
| Chennakeshava Reddy | |||
| Zindagi Khoobsoorat Hai | Shalu | ||
| Saathiya | Savatri Rao | Cameo | |
| 2003 | Abar Aranye | Amrita | |
| Khanjar: The Knife | Shilpa | ||
| Hawa | Sanjana | ||
| Jaal: The Trap | Neha Pandit | ||
| Maqbool | Nimmi | ||
| 2004 | Main Hoon Na | Special appearance | |
| Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities | Meenaxi/Maria | ||
| 2005 | Silsiilay | Rehana | |
| Bhagmati | Bhagmati | ||
| Andarivaadu | Telugu film | ||
| 2006 | Shock | Telugu film | |
| Fanaa | Malini Tyagi | ||
| 2007 | Sarhad Paar | Pammi | |
| The Namesake | Ashima Ganguli | ||
| Cheeni Kum | Nina Verma | Winner, Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance | |
| Om Shanti Om | Herself | Special appearance in song Deewangi Deewangi | |
| 2008 | Pappu Pass Ho Gaya | ||
| Idee Sangati | Swarajya Lakshmi | Telugu film | |
| Jaggubhai | Tamil film | ||
| Pandurangadu | Telugu film |
| Awards | ||
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| Filmfare Award | ||
| Preceded by TBD |
Best Debut for Vijaypath 1995 |
Succeeded by Twinkle Khanna for Barsaat |
| Preceded by Manisha Koirala for Khamoshi: The Musical |
Best Actress (Critics) for Virasat 1998 |
Succeeded by Shefali Shah for Satya |
| Preceded by Shefali Shah for Satya |
Best Actress (Critics) for Hu Tu Tu 2000 |
Succeeded by Tabu for Astitva |
| Preceded by Tabu for Hu Tu Tu |
Best Actress (Critics) for Astitva 2001 |
Succeeded by Karisma Kapoor for Zubeidaa |
| Preceded by Kareena Kapoor for Omkara |
Best Actress (Critics) for Cheeni Kum 2008 |
Succeeded by TBD |
| National Film Award | ||
| Preceded by Seema Biswas for Bandit Queen |
Best Actress for Maachis 1997 |
Succeeded by Indrani Haldar & Rituparna Sengupta for Dahan |
| Preceded by Raveena Tandon for Daman: A Victim of Marital Violence |
Best Actress for Chandni Bar with Sobhana for Mitr - My Friend 2002 |
Succeeded by Konkona Sen Sharma for Mr. and Mrs. Iyer |