Actress
Tabu
- Born: 4 November 1971, Hyderabad, India
- Estimated net worth: $25 million
Tabu is an acclaimed Indian actress known for her versatility and powerful performances. She gained recognition through films like 'Maachis,' 'Chandni Bar,' and 'Haider.' With a career spanning over three decades, she is celebrated for her ability to portray…
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About Tabu
Tabu is an acclaimed Indian actress known for her versatility and powerful performances. She gained recognition through films like 'Maachis,' 'Chandni Bar,' and 'Haider.' With a career spanning over three decades, she is celebrated for her ability to portray complex characters across various genres, often noted for her distinctive voice and nuanced acting style.
- Born
- 4 November 1971, Hyderabad, India
- Known for
- Acting
- Height
- 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
- Children
- 1, Inaya
- Parents
- Jamuna (mother), Rizwan (father)
- Estimated net worth
- $25 million
Fun facts about Tabu
- Tabu is a trained classical dancer and has performed in various dance forms, including Kathak.
- She is a recipient of several prestigious awards, including the National Film Award for Best Actress.
Famous Tabu quotes
“I am not a star, I am an actor.”
“Life is not about the destination, it is about the journey.”
“You have to learn to live with pain.”
Tabu: coming up
- King 100 (Movie, Mahanthi Jhansi Rani)24 December 2026
- Golmaal 5 (Movie)8 January 2027
Credits and dates: TMDB.
Tabu filmography
Cast (110)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Golmaal 5 Movie | Anna Mathew | |
| 2026 | King 100 Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2026 | Drishyam: The Conclusion Movie | Meera Deshmukh | 7.6 |
| 2026 | Bhooth Bangla Movie | Yashoda | 5.6 |
| 2024 | Dune: Prophecy TV | Sister Francesca | 7.2 |
| 2024 | Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha Movie | Vasudha | 5.3 |
| 2024 | Crew Movie | Geeta Sethi | 6.7 |
| 2023 | Khufiya Movie | Krishna "KM" Mehra | 6.3 |
| 2023 | Bholaa Movie | IPS Diana Joseph | 5.9 |
| 2023 | Kuttey Movie | Pammi/Poonam Sandhu | 5.9 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Drishyam 2 Movie | Meera Deshmukh | 8.0 |
| 2022 | Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 Movie | Manjulika/Anjulika | 6.1 |
| 2020 | A Suitable Boy TV | Saeeda Bai | 6.0 |
| 2020 | Jawaani Jaaneman Movie | Ananya | 6.0 |
| 2020 | Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo Movie | Yasu | 6.6 |
| 2019 | Bharat Movie | Meher | 6.0 |
| 2019 | De De Pyaar De Movie | Manjana "Manju" Rao | 6.1 |
| 2018 | Andhadhun Movie | Simi Sinha | 7.6 |
| 2018 | Sanju Movie | Herself (Cameo) (uncredited) | 7.2 |
| 2018 | Missing Movie | Aparna Dubey a.k.a. Mrs. Dubey | 6.1 |
| 2017 | Golmaal Again Movie | Anna Mathew | 5.4 |
| 2017 | The Drama Company TV | Self | 3.3 |
| 2017 | Rising Star TV | Self | 5.0 |
| 2016 | The Kapil Sharma Show TV | Self | 7.0 |
| 2016 | Fitoor Movie | Begum Hazrat Jaan | 5.5 |
| 2016 | Comedy Nights Live TV | Herself | 6.0 |
| 2015 | Talvar Movie | Reema Kumar | 7.5 |
| 2015 | Drishyam Movie | IG Meera Deshmukh | 7.5 |
| 2014 | Haider Movie | Ghazala Meer | 7.2 |
| 2014 | The Anupam Kher Show TV | Herself | 7.3 |
| 2014 | Jai Ho Movie | Geeta Agnihotri | 5.0 |
| 2013 | Comedy Nights with Kapil TV | Self | 6.8 |
| 2013 | David Movie | Frenny | 7.3 |
| 2012 | Life of Pi Movie | Gita Patel | 7.4 |
| 2011 | Urumi Movie | Special appearance in the song "Aaranne Aarane" | 7.0 |
| 2010 | Khuda Kasam Movie | Neetu Singh | |
| 2010 | Toh Baat Pakki! Movie | Rajeshwari | 4.9 |
| 2010 | Raja Leelai Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2008 | Khatron Ke Khiladi TV | Herself | 6.0 |
| 2008 | Pandurangadu Movie | Amrita | 3.0 |
| 2008 | Idhi Sangathi Movie | Swarajyalakshmi | |
| 2007 | Om Shanti Om Movie | Self | 7.1 |
| 2007 | Cheeni Kum Movie | Nina Verma | 6.1 |
| 2007 | The Namesake Movie | Ashima Ganguli | 6.8 |
| 2006 | Sarhad Paar Movie | Pammi | 9.0 |
| 2006 | Phir Hera Pheri Movie | Anuradaha (archive footage) | 6.9 |
| 2006 | Fanaa Movie | Dr. Malini Tyagi | 6.7 |
| 2006 | Shock Movie | Geeta | 5.6 |
| 2005 | Bhagmati - The Queen of Fortunes Movie | Shivaranjani/Bhagmati | |
| 2005 | Silsiilay Movie | Rehana | 5.2 |
| 2005 | Andarivaadu Movie | Shanthi | 5.2 |
| 2004 | Koffee with Karan TV | Self | 5.9 |
| 2004 | Indian Idol TV | Self | 5.7 |
| 2004 | Main Hoon Na Movie | Special Appearance | 6.6 |
| 2004 | Meenaxi: Tale of 3 Cities Movie | Meenaxi / Tanu / Maria Zarkova | 7.3 |
| 2003 | Jaal: The Trap Movie | Neha Pandit/Nusrat Rabbani | 5.9 |
| 2003 | Hawa Movie | Sanjana | 4.0 |
| 2003 | Khanjar (The Knife) Movie | Shilpa | 7.3 |
| 2003 | In the Forest... Again Movie | Unknown character | 8.0 |
| 2003 | Maqbool Movie | Nimmi | 7.1 |
| 2002 | Saathiya Movie | Savitri Rao | 6.2 |
| 2002 | Zindagi Khoobsoorat Hai Movie | Shalu | 10.0 |
| 2002 | Chennakesava Reddy Movie | Seeta | 5.5 |
| 2002 | Filhaal... Movie | Unknown character | 10.0 |
| 2002 | Maa Tujhhe Salaam Movie | Captain Sonia Khanna | 3.7 |
| 2001 | Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya Movie | Meena | 4.8 |
| 2001 | Chandni Bar Movie | Mumtaz P. Sawant | 6.6 |
| 2001 | Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya Movie | Roshni Batra | 6.2 |
| 2001 | Cover Story Movie | Jasmine Khan | 7.0 |
| 2000 | Ghaath Movie | Kavita Chaudhary | 9.0 |
| 2000 | Snegithiye Movie | ACP Gayathri | 8.0 |
| 2000 | Astitva Movie | Aditi Pandit | 5.9 |
| 2000 | Shikari Movie | Unknown character | 5.3 |
| 2000 | Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar!! Movie | Kamya Lal | 10.0 |
| 2000 | Tarkieb Movie | Unknown character | 5.5 |
| 2000 | Kandukondain Kandukondain Movie | Sowmya | 7.1 |
| 2000 | Hera Pheri Movie | Anuradha Shivshankar Panikar | 7.1 |
| 1999 | Thakshak Movie | Suman Dev | 6.4 |
| 1999 | Hum Saath Saath Hain Movie | Sadhna Sharma Chaturvedi | 6.1 |
| 1999 | Kohram Movie | Insp. Kiran Patekar | 6.8 |
| 1999 | Biwi No.1 Movie | Lovely Khuranna | 5.8 |
| 1999 | Hu Tu Tu Movie | Panna Barve | 5.4 |
| 1998 | Hanuman Movie | Anja | 5.8 |
| 1998 | Thaayin Manikodi Movie | Unknown character | 4.8 |
| 1998 | 2001: Do Hazaar Ek Movie | Billu | 4.7 |
| 1998 | Aavida Maa Aavide Movie | S. I. Archana | 5.2 |
| 1998 | Meri Zindagi Ek Agneepath Movie | Special Appearance | |
| 1997 | Chachi 420 Movie | Janki Paswan | 7.0 |
| 1997 | Border Movie | Surinder "Preeti" Kaur Chandpuri | 6.5 |
| 1997 | Virasat Movie | Gehna | 7.4 |
| 1997 | Iruvar Movie | Senthamarai | 7.5 |
| 1997 | Darmiyaan: In Between Movie | Chitra | 9.0 |
| 1996 | Maachis Movie | Virender Kaur a.k.a. Veeran | 7.5 |
| 1996 | Ninne Pelladatha Movie | Mahalakshmi/Pandu | 7.2 |
| 1996 | Jeet Movie | Tulsibai | 6.4 |
| 1996 | Kadhal Desam Movie | Divya | 7.2 |
| 1996 | Tu Chor Main Sipahi Movie | Kajal Singh | 5.4 |
| 1996 | Saajan Chale Sasural Movie | Divya | 6.3 |
| 1996 | Kaalapani Movie | Parvathi | 7.9 |
| 1996 | Himmat Movie | Unknown character | 4.3 |
| 1995 | Haqeeqat Movie | Sudha Ravi Malhotra | 5.1 |
| 1995 | Sisindri Movie | Tabu | 7.1 |
| 1995 | Saajan Ki Baahon Mein Movie | Kavita | 4.0 |
| 1995 | Prem Movie | Lachi / Sonya Jaitley | 4.5 |
| 1994 | Vijaypath Movie | Mohini "Mona" | 5.7 |
| 1994 | Pehla Pehla Pyar Movie | Sapna | 6.9 |
| 1991 | Coolie No. 1 Movie | Ranjani | 6.6 |
| 1985 | Hum Naujawan Movie | Priya | 7.0 |
| TBA | Slumdog - 33 Temple Road Movie | Gauri Hegde | |
| TBA | Rally Raja Movie | Unknown character |
Latest releases
- Drishyam: The Conclusion2026 / TMDB 7.6
- Bhooth Bangla2026 / TMDB 5.6
- Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha2024 / TMDB 5.3
- Crew2024 / TMDB 6.7
- Khufiya2023 / TMDB 6.3
- Bholaa2023 / TMDB 5.9
Tabu in the news
Questions about Tabu
What are some of Tabu's career highlights?
Tabu's career highlights include critically acclaimed performances in films like 'Maachis,' 'Chandni Bar,' and 'Andhadhun.' She is known for her ability to tackle challenging roles and has worked with many renowned directors in Indian cinema.
Has Tabu won any awards?
Yes, Tabu has won several awards, including two National Film Awards for Best Actress and multiple Filmfare Awards, showcasing her talent and contribution to Indian cinema.
What was Tabu's first film?
Tabu's first film was 'Bazaar,' released in 1982 when she was just 11 years old. She made her adult film debut in 'Hum Naujawan' in 1985.
Which are Tabu's most successful films?
Some of Tabu's most successful films include 'Chandni Bar,' 'Haider,' and 'Andhadhun,' all of which received both commercial success and critical acclaim.
What is known about Tabu's personal life?
Tabu is known to keep her personal life private. She has been linked to various co-stars but has never married. She has one child, Inaya, from a surrogacy arrangement.
What is Tabu's estimated net worth?
Tabu's estimated net worth is around $25 million, reflecting her successful career in the Indian film industry and various endorsements.
What are some milestones in Tabu's filmography?
Milestones in Tabu's filmography include her National Film Award wins, her role in the Oscar-nominated film 'Life of Pi,' and her continued presence in both commercial and art cinema.
In which genres does Tabu usually act?
Tabu is known for her versatility and often acts in genres such as drama, thriller, and romance. She excels in roles that require emotional depth and complexity.