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Tabu
Complex characters in Hindi and regional Indian cinema.
Maachis · Chandni Bar
- Born
- 4 November 1971
- Birthplace
- Hyderabad
More people
Tabu
Indian actor whose work spans mainstream films, independent drama and literary adaptations. Won National Film Awards for Maachis and Chandni Bar.
Early life
Hyderabad upbringing
Born Tabassum Fatima Hashmi in Hyderabad and raised in a family of teachers. Her older sister Farah also became an actor.
Career
- 1985
Early screen role
Appeared in Hum Naujawan as a teenager.
- 1991
Leading role
Starred in the Telugu film Coolie No. 1.
- 1994
Hindi breakthrough
Received debut recognition for Vijaypath.
Selected work
Maachis
Played a woman affected by the Punjab insurgency.
Chandni Bar
Portrayed a bar dancer.
Haider
Appeared in Vishal Bhardwaj’s adaptation of Hamlet.
Beyond work
Poetry and languages
Has written poetry in English. In interviews, she has also described her fascination with languages and the different rhythms and emotions they bring to performance.
Sources & photo credit
Biography and career ↗Biographical references ↗Poetry and languages — biographical source ↗Interview — languages ↗Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
Photo: Verghese TK. CC BY-SA 4.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.