Today is the birthday of one of the most talented and versatile actresses of Indian cinema Tabu. With a career spanning over three decades, Tabu continues to stun audiences with her powerful screen presence and emotional depth. From hard-hitting dramas to gripping thrillers, Tabu has proved that she can ace any character. On her special day, we shall go back and revisit five of her most favorite movies that really in a way defines her legacy.
Andhadhun (2018)
Tabu in Andhadhun, a dark thriller by Sriram Raghavan, is intriguing and terrifying as a character, Simi. The performance was unforgettable with her unpredictable energy and transition between charm and menace effortlessly. It was a film that made people remember why she is one of the best actors in the nation.
Haider (2014)
Haider, a modern adaptation of Hamlet by Shakespeare, directed by Vishal Bhardwaj provided Tabu with an opportunity to shine as Ghazala Meer, a mother with mixed feelings, torn between love and loyalty. Her multi-dimensional performance contributed to the story in an amazing emotional dimension that won her a National Film Award.
Drishyam (2015)
Tabu had played a powerful and determined police officer in Drishyam who is balancing her grief as a mother with her duty as a cop. Her peaceful intensity and restrained emotions had made her personality one of the strongest aspects of the story. She came back later in Drishyam 2, again showing that she can take over any frame she appears in.
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 (2022)
In Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, Tabu has made the entire show through her dual role where she made her appearance as Anjulika and as the mysterious Manjulika. Her gripping performance added depth and drama to the horror-comedy, and fans called it one of her best in recent years. She also brought both fear and emotion with the same brilliance on the screen, and the film was a box-office hit.
Chandni Bar (2001)
As a bar dancer, Mumtaz, played by Tabu, who has trouble surviving in Chandni Bar, is one of the most raw and memorable performances of the actress. The film, directed by Madhur Bhandarkar, won her the National Film Award as the Best Actress. Even now, her role of a woman’s fight against harsh realities remains one of the best performances in Indian cinema.
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