Actor
Tabu
Based In
Mumbai, India.
Origin
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
Years Active
1980 – present
Tabu-Biography
Full Information
- Full Name: Tabassum Fatima Hashmi
- Stage Name: Tabu
- Date of Birth: November 4, 1971
- Age: 54 years
- Birthplace: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Nationality: Indian
- Religion: Islam
- Profession: Actress, Model
Family Background
- Father: Jamal Hashmi (Actor)
- Mother: Rizwana (School Teacher)
- Sister: Farah Naaz (Actress)
- Marital Status: Unmarried
Education
- School: St. Ann’s High School, Hyderabad
- College: St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai
- Qualification: Graduate in Electronics
Career Highlight
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Vijaypath | Mohini | Breakthrough role |
| 1996 | Maachis | Veeran | National Film Award for Best Actress |
| 1999 | Hu Tu Tu | Panna Barve | Critically acclaimed |
| 1999 | Biwi No.1 | Lovely Khanna | Commercial success |
| 2000 | Astitva | Aditi Pandit | National Film Award (Special Jury) |
| 2001 | Chandni Bar | Mumtaz | National Film Award for Best Actress |
| 2003 | Maqbool | Nimmi | Based on Macbeth |
| 2006 | The Namesake | Ashima Ganguli | International acclaim |
| 2007 | Cheeni Kum | Nina Verma | Paired with Amitabh Bachchan |
| 2012 | Life of Pi | Gita Patel | Hollywood debut |
| 2014 | Haider | Ghazala Meer | Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress |
| 2018 | Andhadhun | Simi Sinha | Critical and commercial hit |
| 2020 | Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (Telugu) | Yasoda | Blockbuster |
| 2022 | Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 | Anjulika/Manjulika | Huge success |
| 2024 | Crew | Jasmine | Alongside Kareena Kapoor & Kriti Sanon |
Recent Activity
- Celebrated her 54th birthday on November 4, 2025.
- Working on her upcoming film Bhooth Bangla with Akshay Kumar.
- Made stunning appearances at Diwali parties in Mumbai.
- Reunited with her Dune: Prophecy co-star Mark Strong in Mumbai.
- Issued a strong statement denying false quotes about marriage in early 2025
Awards List
| Year | Award Name | Category | Film |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Filmfare Awards | Best Female Debut | Vijaypath |
| 1997 | Bengal Film Journalists’ Association Awards | Best Actress (Hindi) | Maachis |
| 1997 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Telugu | Ninne Pelladutha |
| 1998 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actress (Critics) | Virasat |
| 1998 | Priyadarshni Academy Awards | Smita Patil Memorial Award for Best Actress | — |
| 2000 | Bollywood Movie Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Biwi No.1 |
| 2000 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actress (Critics) | Hu Tu Tu |
| 2000 | Maharashtra State Film Awards | Best Actress | Astitva |
| 2001 | Bollywood Movie Awards | Best Actress (Critics) | Astitva |
| 2001 | Bollywood Movie Awards | Most Sensational Actress | Astitva |
| 2001 | Screen Awards | Best Actress | Astitva |
| 2001 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Actor – Female | Astitva |
| 2002 | IIFA Awards | Best Actress | Chandni Bar |
| 2002 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Actor – Female | Chandni Bar |
| 2002 | Bengal Film Journalists’ Association Awards | Best Actress (Hindi) | Chandni Bar |
| 2003 | National Film Awards | Best Actress | Chandni Bar |
| 2007 | Alliance of Women Film Journalists | Best Seduction Award (with Irrfan Khan) | The Namesake |
| 2008 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actress (Critics) | Cheeni Kum |
| 2008 | Screen Awards | Best Actress (Critics) | Cheeni Kum |
| 2011 | Government of India | Padma Shri (Civilian Award) | Contribution to Indian Cinema |
| 2014 | BIG Star Entertainment Awards | Most Entertaining Actor in a Thriller Film – Female | Haider |
| 2015 | Asiavision Awards | Outstanding Performance – Hindi | Drishyam |
| 2015 | Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Haider |
| 2015 | IIFA Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Haider |
| 2015 | Producers Guild Film Awards | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Haider |
| 2015 | Screen Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Haider |
| 2015 | Screen Awards | Jodi No.1 (with Shahid Kapoor) | Haider |
| 2015 | Stardust Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Haider |
| 2015 | Jagran Film Festival | Best Supporting Actress | Haider |
| 2015 | Bollywood Hungama Surfers’ Choice Awards | — | Haider |
| 2016 | Producers Guild Film Awards | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Drishyam |
| 2019 | Indian Film Festival of Melbourne | Best Actress | Andhadhun |
| 2019 | Femina Beauty Awards | Creative Icon of the Decade | — |
| 2019 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Performance in a Negative Role | Andhadhun |
| 2021 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Supporting Actress – Telugu | Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo |
| 2022 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Supporting Actress – Telugu | Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo |
| 2023 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actress (Critics) | Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 |
About Tabu
No, she is unmarried.
Chandni Bar, Maachis, Haider, Andhadhun, The Namesake.
Yes, The Namesake and Life of Pi.
Two.
Her versatility and powerful character portrayals.