Top 10 Roles Of Tabu: A Journey Through Her Most Iconic Performances

TOP 10 ROLES OF TABU: A JOURNEY THROUGH HER MOST ICONIC PERFORMANCES

By Nakul Tomar | October 18, 2024

GHAZALA IN ‘HAIDER’

In Haider, Tabu plays a conflicted widow torn between her lover and rebellious son. Her nuanced portrayal of Ghazala adds emotional depth to Vishal Bhardwaj’s adaptation of Hamlet.

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NIMMI IN ‘MAQBOOL’

As Nimmi, Tabu brilliantly portrays the mistress of a gangster in this Macbeth adaptation. Her transformation from a seductress to a guilt-ridden woman is gripping and unforgettable.

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ASHIMA IN ‘THE NAMESAKE’

In her Hollywood debut, Tabu delivers a restrained and moving performance as a first-generation immigrant balancing her life between India and America. Her subtle emotions give the film heart.

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MUMTAZ IN ‘CHANDNI BAR’

Tabu’s National Award-winning role as a bar dancer is a heart-wrenching portrayal of survival and motherhood in Mumbai’s harsh underbelly. Her character’s journey is both inspiring and tragic.

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ADITI IN ‘ASTITVA’

Tabu’s portrayal of Aditi, a housewife confronting society’s double standards, is ahead of its time. Her performance questions female sexuality and societal hypocrisy with boldness and grace.

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SIMI IN ‘ANDHADHUN’

Tabu’s Simi is a thrillingly grey character, selfish and ruthless, yet incredibly charming. Her performance steals the show, leaving the audience both horrified and rooting for her success.

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JANKI PASWAN IN ‘CHACHI 420’

In this comedy, Tabu shines as a divorced woman duped by her ex-husband, who disguises himself as a nanny. Her comedic timing in this Mrs. Doubtfire remake is delightful.

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IG MEERA DESHMUKH IN ‘DRISHYAM’

Tabu’s portrayal of a strict, no-nonsense police officer investigating her son’s murder is powerful. Her intense face-off with Ajay Devgn makes her the perfect antagonist in this crime thriller.

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MANJULIKA, ANJULIKA IN  ‘BHOOL BHULAIYAA 2’

In a dual role, Tabu delivers an stunning performance that adds intrigue and thrill to this horror-comedy. Her versatility is on full display in this 2022 blockbuster.

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VIRENDER KAUR IN ‘MAACHIS’

Tabu won a National Award for her role in Maachis as a woman caught in the aftermath of the 1984 Sikh riots. Her portrayal added emotional depth to the political thriller.

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