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When Tabu revealed Ajay Devgn was the reason she is still single: "I hope he repents..."

Actress Tabu is among Bollywood’s most celebrated and sought-after performers, with a career spanning over three decades. She has remained single and never married. Recently, an old interview of the actress resurfaced online in which Tabu humorously attributed her single status to Ajay Devgn, sharing the amusing story behind it.

January 22, 2026 / 00:00 IST
Tabu has consistently demonstrated that one can be truly happy with oneself.
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  • Tabu jokes Ajay Devgn's childhood antics are why she's still single.
  • She says happiness isn't tied to relationship status and values personal growth
  • Tabu continues to excel in Bollywood, recently starring with Ajay Devgn in 2024

Actress Tabu is one of the most sought-after talents in Bollywood and has been flourishing in the acting scene for over 30 years. She has remained single and never married. Recently, an old interview resurfaced in which Tabu jokingly explained that her single status was because of Ajay Devgn and shared the amusing backstory behind it.

In an earlier conversation with Mumbai Mirror, Tabu playfully pointed fingers at her close friend and co-star Ajay Devgn for her remaining single.

She said, “Ajay and I have known each other for 25 years. He was my cousin Sameer Arya's neighbour and close buddy, a part of my growing up years and that has laid the foundation of our relationship. When I was young, Sameer and Ajay would spy on me, follow me around and threaten to beat up any boys who were caught talking to me. They were the big bullies and if I am single today, it is because of Ajay. I hope he repents and regrets what he did."

In another interview with Hindustan Times Brunch, Tabu reflected on the nature of happiness and relationships, saying, “Your happiness comes from many things unconnected with the status of your relationship. On your own, you can deal with your aloneness, but with a wrong partner, what could follow would be worse than any kind of loneliness."

She further added, “When we are young, we have an idea of love. Then we grow, have new experiences, get independent, and outgrow some things. I was working and wanted to see the world on my own. If I'd have given it all up, it'd have been a disservice to me and my ability. An ideal relationship is when both individuals grow just by being in each other's lives. Relationships are meant to liberate, not stifle. I know my thinking is a bit different. For instance, I have never thought of men and women as different in a relationship. Does gender matter over the individual people you are?”

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Tabu has consistently demonstrated that one can be truly happy with oneself.

On the professional front, she was last seen alongside Ajay Devgn in Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha, which released in 2024. Even at 53, Tabu continues to excel in her career, proving that she can shine brightly in the film industry while remaining single and living life on her own terms.

M Snehanjali
M Snehanjali is a Sub Editor and journalist with over two years of experience covering general news and entertainment in digital newsroom.
first published: Jan 22, 2026 12:00 am

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