Tabu, a celebrated Indian actress, graces Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and English cinema. Her career is marked by numerous awards, including National Film Awards and Filmfare Awards, and the prestigious Padma Shri.

Wiki/Biography

Tabassum Fatima Hashmi, known as Tabu, was born on Thursday, November 4, 1971, in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. Her zodiac sign is Scorpio. Her parents divorced when she was three. She was raised in Hyderabad by her maternal family, including her mother (a school teacher) and her grandparents (retired professors).

Her childhood was filled with listening to the radio – Binaca Geetmala and Chhaya Geet were favorites – and reading books like *The Enchanted Garden* and *Alice in Wonderland*. She attended St. Ann’s High School, Hyderabad, and later St. Xavier’s College in Mumbai for two years. She began her film career as a child artist at age 11.

Physical Appearance

• Height (approx.): 5′ 8½”
• Weight: 65 kg
• Hair Color: Black
• Eye Color: Dark Brown
• Body Measurements (approx.): 36-32-42

Family

Tabu hails from a Hyderabadi Muslim family.

Parents & Siblings

Her father, Jamal Hashmi, was an actor; her mother, Rizwana, a school teacher. She has an older sister, Farah Naaz, also an actress. Her parents divorced when Tabu was young; her father later remarried.

Husband & Children

Tabu is unmarried and does not have children.

Other Relatives

Her maternal grandparents were professors. She is the niece of actress Shabana Azmi and cinematographer Baba Azmi.

Relationships/Affairs

Tabu’s relationships have been the subject of media attention. She has been linked to several individuals in the film industry, including Sanjay Kapoor and Akkineni Nagarjuna. Her relationships were often marked by challenges and did not lead to marriage.

Religion/Religious Views

Tabu is a Muslim and observes Ramadan.

Address

She resides in Mumbai, India.

Signature/Autograph

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Career

Film

Telugu

Tabu’s Telugu debut was *Coolie No. 1* (1991). Other notable Telugu films include *Ninne Pelladata* (1996) and *Aavida Maa Aavide* (1998).

Tamil

Her Tamil film debut was *Kadhal Desam* (1996), which was also a success in Telugu as *Prema Desam*.

Hindi

Tabu’s Hindi film career started as a child artist. Her Bollywood debut was *Pehla Pehla Pyar* (1994). However, her breakthrough role came with *Vijaypath* (1994), which earned her a Filmfare Award. She is known for her roles in critically acclaimed films like *Maachis*, *Virasat*, *Chandni Bar*, and *Haider*, as well as commercially successful films such as *Hum Saath-Saath Hain* and *Andhadhun*.

Marathi

She appeared in the Marathi-Hindi bilingual film *Astitva* (2000).

Malayalam

Her Malayalam debut was *Kaalapani* (1996).

Bengali

She acted in *Abar Aranye* (2003).

English

Tabu’s English-language films include *Hanuman* (1998) and *The Namesake* (2006).

OTT/Web Series

Her digital debut was with the web series *A Suitable Boy* (2020).

Controversies

Blackbuck Case

Tabu was acquitted in the 1998 blackbuck poaching case.

Accusing Jackie Shroff of Molestation

An accusation from the 1980s regarding Jackie Shroff remains a part of her public profile.

Awards, Honours, Achievements

Tabu has received numerous accolades, including Filmfare Awards, Filmfare Awards South, National Film Awards, and the Padma Shri.

Favourite Things

• Film: Golmaal (1979)
• Actor: Sanjeev Kumar
• Actress: Salma Hayek
• Food: Samosa

Facts

Tabu shares a close friendship with Ajay Devgn. She is a pure vegetarian and maintains her fitness through gym workouts and yoga. She is fluent in Telugu, Urdu, Hindi, and English.

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