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Tabu (actress)
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| Tabu तबु |
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 Tabu at the Shiksha event in Mumbai (2007). |
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| Birth name | Tabassum Hashmi | |||||||||
| Born | November 4, 1970 Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India |
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| Years active | 1991 - present | |||||||||
| Spouse(s) | None | |||||||||
| IMDb profile (see discussion of this link) |
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Tabu (Hindi: तबु, born Tabassum Hashmi on November 4, 1970 in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India) is an award-winning Indian actress who has acted in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and English films. Largely considered to be one of the best actresses working in the Indian film industry, she has won the coveted National Film Award for Best Actress twice. She is best known for her critically acclaimed acting in many films rather than achieving box office success. She is considered one of the finest and most versatile actresses in the country.
Despite a few exceptions, Tabu is known best for her willingness to play characters in artistic, low-budget films that go on to garner more critical appreciation than they do substantial box office figures such as in Maqbool (2003) or Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities (2004). Known to be selective on her film roles the actress has said, "I do films which move me and most of all, the unit and the director should appeal to me."[1]
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Tabassum "Tabu" Hashmi began her career in the film Hum Naujawan (1985) at the age of fifteen; she played Dev Anand's daughter in the film. Her first release as a leading lady was Pehla Pehla Pyar which went un-noticed.[2] She came into prominence with her role in Vijaypath (1994) opposite Ajay Devgan for which she received the Filmfare Best Female Debut Award. This was followed by many films that did not do well at the box office.
In 1996, Tabu had eight releases. Two films Saajan Chale Sasural and Jeet went on to be hits; both were within the top five films of that year.[3] Her other significant film, Maachis, was critically acclaimed. Her role as a Punjabi woman caught in the rise of Sikh insurgency was acclaimed; she went on to win her first National Film Award for Best Actress for her performance.
Tabu first release of 1997 was Border. The movie was about the real life events surrounding the Battle of Longewala during the 1971 Indo-Pak war. She played the role of Sunny Deol's wife. Her role was small but the film went on to be the biggest hit of 1997.[4] That year, she also starred in the critically acclaimed film Virasat. The film was an average success at the box office; Tabu won the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance.
In 1999 she starred in two successful multi-starrer films Biwi No.1 and Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United. Both were the first and second biggest hits of that year respectively.[5] In 2000, the actress starred in Hera Pheri and Astitva. The former was a box office success whilst the latter was critically acclaimed.[6] She received her third Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance for Astitva.[7]
2001 saw her star in Chandni Bar directed by Madhur Bhandarkar. Her portrayal of a bar dancer met with unanimous praise, and she won her second National Film Award for Best Actress for her performance.[8] Critic, Taran Adarsh said, "Chandni Bar is Tabu's film all the way and there are no two opinions on that. Her performance deserves the highest marks and of course, all the awards. Her work is flawless and the impact her character makes on the minds of the viewer is also due to a tailor-made role".[9] Another critic mentioned, "if there is one actress who can carry a film on her shoulders, it is Tabu. As usual, she sparkles".[10]
She has acted in a number of Telugu movies, many of them very successful, such as Coolie No. 1 and Ninne Pelladatha.[11]
In 2003, Tabu starred in an adaptation of William Shakespeare's Macbeth. The actress played Nimmi based on the character Lady Macbeth. The film titled Maqbool was directed by Vishal Bharadwaj and premiered at the 2003 Toronto International Film Festival.[12] Maqbool was a box office failure but was met with huge acclaim. Tabu's performance opened to much appreciation; critic Ron Ahluwalia said, "Tabu shines in a dark role. The most versatile actress in Bollywood takes to villainy like a second nature. She is menacing and seductive, but keeps an innocent look on her face, making her even viler. The way Tabu delivers her taunts simply perfect. Her gradual insanity is heart-wrenching and her final outburst is easily the highlight of the film."[13] Another critic said, "Tabu is fantastic in a complex role. Her performance in the film is worthy of awards. After Chandni Bar, this is another role that will be remembered for a long, long time."[14]
She had a supporting role in Fanaa (2006), with Aamir Khan and Kajol. The film went on to become the fourth biggest hit of that year.[15]
In 2007, Tabu starred in her first Hollywood film, The Namesake, directed by Mira Nair. The film was a huge hit overseas.[16] She also starred in Cheeni Kum in which she played a 34 year-old woman who falls in love with a 64 year-old played by Amitabh Bachchan. Critics were generally positive towards the film; Taran Adarsh said, "Tabu stands on her feet despite a formidable co-star's domineering presence. She's excellent."[17] Though the film did not do as well domestically, it was a huge hit overseas especially in UK and USA.[18]
Tabu was born in Hyderabad. Soon after, her parents divorced. Her mother was a school teacher and her maternal grandparents were retired professors who ran a school. Her grandfather, Mohammed Ahsan was a Mathematics professor and her grandmother was a English Literature professor. Tabu moved to Mumbai in 1983 and studied at St. Xavier's College for two years.[19]
She is the niece of Shabana Azmi and the younger sister of actress Farha Naaz. She has homes in Mumbai and Hyderabad.[20]
She is the life member of International Film And Television Club of Asian Academy Of Film and Television, Noida.
In 1998, Tabu was charged with poaching two blackbucks in Kankani during the filming of Hum Saath Saath Hain along with co-stars Salman Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Sonali Bendre and Neelam.[21] The charges were dropped soon after and Tabu was acquitted.[22]
| Awards | ||
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| Filmfare Award | ||
| Preceded by TBD |
Best Debut for Vijaypath 1995 |
Succeeded by Twinkle Khanna for Barsaat |
| Preceded by Manisha Koirala for Khamoshi: The Musical |
Best Actress (Critics) for Virasat 1998 |
Succeeded by Shefali Shah for Satya |
| Preceded by Shefali Shah for Satya |
Best Actress (Critics) for Hu Tu Tu 2000 |
Succeeded by Tabu for Astitva |
| Preceded by Tabu for Hu Tu Tu |
Best Actress (Critics) for Astitva 2001 |
Succeeded by Karisma Kapoor for Zubeidaa |
| National Film Award | ||
| Preceded by Seema Biswas for Bandit Queen |
Best Actress for Maachis 1997 |
Succeeded by Indrani Haldar & Rituparna Sengupta for Dahan |
| Preceded by Raveena Tandon for Daman: A Victim of Martial Violence |
Best Actress for Chandni Bar with Sobhana for Mitr - My Friend 2002 |
Succeeded by Konkona Sen Sharma for Mr. and Mrs. Iyer |
- ^ Banerjee, Arnab (June 5, 2007). Tabu: making understatement an art. hindustantimes.com. Retrieved on October 10, 2007.
- ^ Dhawan, M.L. (April 15, 2001). She wows with her acting prowess. rediff.com. Retrieved on October 13, 2007.
- ^ Box Office Results 1996. BoxOfficeIndia.Com. Retrieved on October 10, 2007.
- ^ Box Office Results 1997. BoxOfficeIndia.Com. Retrieved on October 10, 2007.
- ^ Box Office Results 1999. BoxOfficeIndia.Com. Retrieved on October 10, 2007.
- ^ Box Office Results 2000. BoxOfficeIndia.Com. Retrieved on October 10, 2007.
- ^ Filmfare Awards 2000. Filmfare. Retrieved on October 10, 2007.
- ^ Rediff Entertainment Bureau (July 26, 2002). Tabu, Shobhana share National Award for Best Actress. rediff.com. Retrieved on October 10, 2007.
- ^ Adarsh, Taran (September 25, 2001). Chandni Bar review from indiafm.com. Indiafm.com. Retrieved on October 10, 2007.
- ^ Kumar, Salil (September 27, 2001). Chandni Bar review from rediff.com. rediff.com. Retrieved on October 10, 2007.
- ^ Yuva Samrat's First Silver Jubilee Hit Ninne Pelladatha. cinegoer.com (March 31, 2001). Retrieved on October 10, 2007.
- ^ Maqbool premieres at Toronto International Film Festival. Videovision.Com. Retrieved on October 10, 2007.
- ^ Ahluwalia, Ron (January 30, 2004). Tabu: She is menacing and seductive. planetbollywood.com]. Retrieved on October 10, 2007.
- ^ Adrash, Taran (January 30, 2004). Review of Maqbool from indiafm.com. Indiafm.com]. Retrieved on October 10, 2007.
- ^ Box Office Results 2006. BoxOfficeIndia.Com. Retrieved on October 10, 2007.
- ^ Tuteja, Joginder (March 23, 2007). The Namesake earns third 1 crore plus week. glamsham.com. Retrieved on October 10, 2007.
- ^ Adarsh, Taran (May 25, 2007). Cheeni Kum review from indiafm.com. Indiafm.com. Retrieved on October 10, 2007.
- ^ Adarsh, Taran (May 30, 2007). Overseas box office report: May 30, 2007. Indiafm.com. Retrieved on October 10, 2007.
- ^ Martyris, Nina (April 26, 2003). When dosa was a luxury. Times of India. Retrieved on October 10, 2007.
- ^ Bhatt, Rajeev (March 9, 2007). Tabu: As she likes it!. Hinduonnet.com. Retrieved on October 10, 2007.
- ^ Special Correspondent (August 25, 2007). Blackbuck case: Tabu, Salman, Saif charged with poaching. hindi.com. Retrieved on October 10, 2007.
- ^ Pillai, Pai (September 1, 2007). Salman Khan expresses faith in judiciary. news.sawf.org. Retrieved on October 10, 2007.