| Tabu is a renowned Indian actress known for her work in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and English films. |
| She has won two National Film Awards, six Filmfare Awards, two Filmfare Awards South, and the Padma Shri. |
| Tabu is appreciated for her roles in acclaimed Hindi films such as Maachis, Virasat, Chandni Bar, Astitva, and Haider. |
| Her successful Bollywood movies include Hum Saath-Saath Hain, Hera Pheri, Andhadhun, and the Drishyam series. |
| Tabu's parents separated when she was young, after which she was raised by her well-educated maternal family in Hyderabad. |
| Growing up, her mother was a teacher while her grandparents ran a school where she spent most of her time. |
| Tabu enjoyed a happy childhood in Hyderabad, surrounded by her grandmother's prayers and book reading. |
| She spent her early years listening to Binaca Geetmala and Chhaya Geet on the radio and loved reading books like The Enchanted Garden and Alice in Wonderland. |
| Despite not initially desiring a career in films, Tabu made her debut as a child artist in the Hindi film Bazaar at the age of 11. |
| She relocated to Mumbai at 1983 and, at 14, starred in the film Hum Naujawan opposite Dev Anand. |
| Tabu's Bollywood journey began with Pehla Pehla Pyar in 1994, which kick-started her successful career. |
| She garnered fame with movies like Vijaypath, Ninne Pelladata, and Aavida Maa Aavide in the '90s. |
| Apart from Telugu hits, Tabu's notable Hindi films include Maachis, Chandni Bar, Life of Pi, Haider, and Andhadhun. |
| Her remarkable performance in Haider and Andhadhun received widespread critical acclaim. |
| Tabu is fluent in Telugu, Urdu, Hindi, and English, showcasing her versatility in various film industries. |
