Personal Information

Full Name: Tabassum Fatima Hashmi

Nickname: Tabu

Country/State: India

Date of Birth: 1971-11-04

Languages Known: Hindi, English, Urdu, Telugu

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Food Habit: Non-Vegetarian

Religion: Islam

Hobbies: Reading, music, traveling, photography

Education

School: St. Ann’s High School, Hyderabad

College: St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai

Degrees Obtained: Not Public

Physical Stats

Height: 170 cm

Weight: 55 kg

Family Information

Parents: Father: Jamal Hashmi Mother: Rizwana

Siblings: Farah Naaz (sister, actress)

Marital Status: not_married

Wife:

Children: 0

Career

Current Position: Actress

Skills:

Net Worth: Estimated ₹120–150 crore (approximate public estimate)

Awards & Achievements: Two National Film Awards for Best Actress Padma Shri (2011) Multiple Filmfare Awards Critically acclaimed performances in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and international cinema Regarded as one of the finest actors of Indian cinema

Biography Details

Tabassum Fatima Hashmi, known professionally as Tabu, is one of India’s most respected and versatile actresses. Born on November 4, 1971, in Hyderabad, she made her acting debut as a teenager and soon established herself through powerful performances in both mainstream and parallel cinema. Over a career spanning more than three decades, Tabu has delivered critically acclaimed roles in films such as Maachis, Chandni Bar, Haider, Andhadhun, and Drishyam.

Known for her understated style and emotional depth, she has worked across multiple Indian languages and international projects. Her acting choices often focus on complex, unconventional characters, earning her immense respect from audiences and critics alike. Despite maintaining a low public profile, Tabu remains a dominant force in cinema, continuing to redefine strong female roles with every performance.

• In 2026, Tabu continued to headline high-quality, content-driven films, focusing on mature and character-centric roles in Hindi and regional cinema.

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• She remained one of the most sought-after actresses for strong female leads and ensemble projects, with multiple film festival appearances during the year.

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• In 2026, Tabu was widely celebrated in cinema retrospectives and award forums recognising her sustained contribution to Indian cinema and her influence on contemporary storytelling.

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