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Actress · Hindi Cinema

Tabu

Modern 1985–present

One of the most respected actresses in Indian cinema, Tabu is celebrated for fearless, layered performances across mainstream and arthouse films. Her collaborations with Vishal Bhardwaj and her scene-stealing turn in Andhadhun are landmarks. She has worked across Hindi, Telugu, Tamil and international films.

Honours: Two National Film Awards for Best Actress; Padma Shri.

Filmography

Recent & Ongoing

2026

Drishyam 3

Thriller Dir. Abhishek Pathak

The third chapter of India’s most gripping cat-and-mouse franchise.

Signature Roles

Maqbool

Haider

Andhadhun

Drishyam

The Namesake

Best known for: Maqbool · Haider · Andhadhun · Drishyam · The Namesake

Did You Know?

Guru Dutt’s Pyaasa (1957) appeared on Time magazine’s All-Time 100 Movies list.
Playback singing — recording songs separately for actors to lip-sync — is a defining feature of Indian cinema.
Dhurandhar (2025) became the highest-grossing Hindi film of all time, crossing ₹1,350 crore worldwide.

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