Tabu
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Tabassum Fatima Hashmi (born November 4, 1971), known professionally as Tabu, is an Indian actress known for playing troubled women in both mainstream and independent films of Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Bengali, Marathi, and English languages, although she primarily works in the former. Renowned as one of Hindi cinema's most accomplished actresses, her accolades include two National Film Awards, seven Filmfare Awards, two Filmfare Awards South, and the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian honour.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Tabu reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Tabu's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 68% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Tabu remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Zindagi Khoobsoorat Hai, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Tabu Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Tabu's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Tabu.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Crew | Geeta Sethi | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Khufiya | Krishna "KM" Mehra | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Bholaa | IPS Diana Joseph | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Drishyam 2 | Meera Deshmukh | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 | Manjulika/Anjulika | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Jawaani Jaaneman | Ananya | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo | Yasu | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Bharat | Meher | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | De De Pyaar De | Manjana "Manju" Rao | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Andhadhun | Simi Sinha | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Sanju | Herself (Cameo) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Missing | Aparna Dubey a.k.a. Mrs. Dubey | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Talvar | Reema Kumar | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Drishyam | IG Meera Deshmukh | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Haider | Ghazala Meer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | David | Frenny | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Life of Pi | Gita Patel | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Urumi | Special appearance in the song "Aaranne Aarane" | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Om Shanti Om | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Cheeni Kum | Nina Verma | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Namesake | Ashima Ganguli | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Phir Hera Pheri | Anuradaha (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Fanaa | Nafisa Ali Begum | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Main Hoon Na | Special Appearance | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Meenaxi: Tale of 3 Cities | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Khanjar (The Knife) | Shilpa | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Maqbool | Nimmi | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Saathiya | Savitri Rao | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Zindagi Khoobsoorat Hai | Shalu | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Chandni Bar | Mumtaz P. Sawant | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya | Roshni Batra | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Snegithiye | ACP Gayathri | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Kandukondain Kandukondain | Sowmya | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Hera Pheri | Anuradha Shivshankar Panikar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Thakshak | Suman Dev | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Hum Saath Saath Hain | Sadhna Sharma Chaturvedi | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Kohram | Insp. Kiran Patekar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Chachi 420 | Janki Paswan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Border | Surinder "Preeti" Kaur Chandpuri | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Virasat | Gehna | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Iruvar | Senthamarai | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Maachis | Virender Kaur a.k.a. Veeran | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Ninne Pelladatha | Mahalakshmi/Pandu | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Kadhal Desam | Divya | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Jeet | Tulsibai | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Saajan Chale Sasural | Divya | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Kaalapani | Parvathi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Sisindri | Tabu | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Pehla Pehla Pyar | Sapna | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Bazaar | - | Hit | Similar → |
Tabu - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Tabu?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tabu is "Zindagi Khoobsoorat Hai" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Tabu acted in?
Tabu has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Tabu?
Other notable films include "Drishyam 2", "Kaalapani", and "Drishyam".