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Tabu
Tabu
54 years (Nov 4, 1971)
Hyderabad, India
83 Movies
2 TV Shows

Tabu

Known for
Andhadhun
Simi Sinha
Drishyam
IG Meera Deshmukh
Haider
Ghazala Meer
Life of Pi
Gita Patel
Across four decades and five languages, Tabu has been Indian cinema's great chameleon. Born in Hyderabad in 1971, she won two National Film Awards, for 'Maachis' (1996) and 'Chandni Bar' (2001), building a reputation for carrying difficult, interior women. International viewers found her in Mira Nair's 'The Namesake' (2006) and as the mother in Ang Lee's 'Life of Pi' (2012). Her later run is remarkable: the Gertrude figure of 'Haider' (2014), the implacable investigator of 'Drishyam' (2015) and the deliciously wicked Simi of 'Andhadhun' (2018), before going global again in 'Dune: Prophecy' (2024). Restraint is her superpower.
Across four decades and five languages, Tabu has been Indian cinema's great chameleon. Born in Hyderabad in 1971, she won two National Film Awards, for 'Maachis' (1996) and 'Chandni Bar' (2001), building a reputation for carrying difficult, interior women. International viewers found her in Mira Nair's 'The Namesake' (2006) and as the mother in Ang Lee's 'Life of Pi' (2012). Her later run is remarkable: the Gertrude figure of 'Haider' (2014), the implacable investigator of 'Drishyam' (2015) and the deliciously wicked Simi of 'Andhadhun' (2018), before going global again in 'Dune: Prophecy' (2024). Restraint is her superpower.
Known for
Andhadhun
Simi Sinha
Drishyam
IG Meera Deshmukh
Haider
Ghazala Meer
Life of Pi
Gita Patel
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Drishyam 3
Meera Deshmukh
2026
Film
Bhooth Bangla
Yashoda
★ 5.6
2026
Film
Dune: Prophecy
Sister Francesca · 2 episodes
★ 7.2
2024
TV
Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha
Vasudha
★ 5.1
2024
Film
Crew
Geeta Sethi
★ 6.7
2024
Film
Khufiya
Krishna "KM" Mehra
★ 6.3
2023
Film
Bholaa
IPS Diana Joseph
★ 5.9
2023
Film
Kuttey
Pammi/Poonam Sandhu
★ 5.8
2023
Film
Drishyam 2
Meera Deshmukh
★ 8.0
2022
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Tabu and where are they from?
Tabu is 54 years old, born on November 4, 1971 in Hyderabad, India.
What are the most famous roles of Tabu?
Tabu is best known for roles in Life of Pi, Andhadhun, Drishyam.
How many movies has Tabu been in?
Over a 41-year career (since 1985), Tabu has appeared in 83 movies and 2 TV shows.
What was Tabu's first movie?
The career of Tabu began with Hum Naujawan (1985).
What is Tabu's most recent movie or series?
Tabu's most recent release is Bhooth Bangla, which premiered on April 16, 2026.
What TV shows has Tabu appeared in?
On television, Tabu has appeared in Dune: Prophecy, The Kapil Sharma Show, A Suitable Boy, Koffee with Karan.
Does Tabu have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Tabu's upcoming work includes: Drishyam 3 (2026).
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Tabu
Tabu
1971-11-04 · Hyderabad, India

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.

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