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  • Name: Tabu
  • Born: Nov 04, 1970
  • Born Place: Hyderabad
  • Hometown: Hyderabad, India
  • Zodiac: Scorpio
  • Height: 5 feet 8½ inches
  • Biography: Indian actress Tabassum Fatima Hashmi, professionally known as Tabu, was born in a Hyderabadi Muslim family to Jamal Hashmi and Rizwana. Tabu did her schooling in Hyderabad and later moved to Mumbai where she studied at St. Xaviers College. She is the niece of actress Shabana Azmi. She made her Bollywood debut in 1982 with the film Bazaar. However, she got her first credited role with Hum Naujawan (1985) at the age of 14. Later in 1991, she got her first role as an actress in the Telugu film Coolie Number 1. It was in 1994 when she got her first release as a leading lady with Pehla Pehla Pyar. However, it was from the film Vijaypath (1994) where she got recognition and also received her first Female Debut Award. Over the years, she was featured in many films including Haqeeqat (1995), Saajan Chale Sasural (1996), Jeet (1996), Maachis (1996), Border (1997), Biwi No. 1 (1999), Hum Saath Saath Hain (1999), Hera Pheri (2000), Astitva (2000) and many more. She also received many awards for her performance. Other than that, Tabu also made an entry into the Tamil and Telugu film industry. She has also acted in English, Marathi, Malayalam, and Bengali language films. In 2006, she made a Hollywood debut with the film The Namesake. Later, she was seen in the film Life of Pi (2012). Apart from winning National Awards, Tabu was honoured with the Padma Shri for her contribution to Indian cinema.

Other Tabu Details


Family Father: Jamal Hashmi
Mother: Rizwana Hashmi
Sibling: Farah Naaz
Controversies

Tabu's allegation on Jackie Shroff: Once Tabu accompanied her sister Farah on a shoot in an outstation location. It was then when she accused actor Jackie Shroff of molesting her. However, nothing has been proved in the matter.

 

Blackbuck Poaching Case: It was during the shooting for the film, Hum Saath Saath Hain when Tabu along with her co-stars Salman Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Sonali Bendre, and Neelam was charged under different sections of the Indian Penal Code for allegedly killing a blackbuck.

 

Tabu's alleged affairs: Tabu was linked with many famous personalities and now proudly carries the tag of being happily single. Such names include Sanjay Kapoor, Sajid Nadiadwala and Akkineni Nagarjuna,

Trivia

Tabu is very fond of her long and black hair and never compromised her hairstyle for her films. 

Tabu made her screen appearance at the age of 10. 

She has got a lot of pet names such as 'Tabs', 'Tubs', Tubby', 'Tobler', and 'Toblerone'. 

Tabu is a fitness freak and regularly visits the gym. 

Tabu's mother Rizwana has acted in a film named Diljalaa. She was seen in the role of Jackie Shroff's mother. 

 

Place of ResidenceMumbai, Maharashtra, India
Relationship StatusSingle
Net Worth$ 2 million
Social Media Profiles
Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tabu_(actress)

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    Shilpa, Shamita, Tabu & others attend Umang 2017
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    Spotted! Madhuri, Preity, Tabu, Sonakshi at a wedding reception
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    Vidya Balan,Tabu & others join last journey of Om Puri
  • 1995 Filmfare Awards: Sensational Debut for Prem
  • 1996 National Awards: Best Actress for Maachis
  • 1997 Filmfare Awards: Best Actress for Ninne Pelladatha
  • 1998 Filmfare Awards: Best Performance Critics Award for Virasat
  • 2000 Filmfare Awards: Best Performance Critics Award for Hu Tu Tu
  • 2001 National Awards: Best Actress for Chandni Bar
  • 2001 Filmfare Awards: Best Actor/Actress Critics Award for Astitva
  • 2002 IIFA: Best Performance In A Leading Role (Female) for Chandni Bar
  • 2008 Filmfare Awards: Critics Award Best Actress for Cheeni Kum
  • 2015 IIFA: Best Performance In A Supporting Role (Female) for Haider
  • 2015 Filmfare Awards: Best Supporting Actress for Haider
  • 2019 Zee Cine Awards: Best Actor In A Negative Role for Andhadhun

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