Tabu movies & biography
Tabu, born Tabassum Fatima Hashmi on November 4, 1971, in Hyderabad, India, is an Indian actress known for playing troubled women in mainstream and independent films. She has worked in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Bengali, Marathi, and English languages, primarily in Hindi cinema. Her accolades include two National Film Awards, seven Filmfare Awards, two Filmfare Awards South, and the Padma Shri.
Quick facts
| Known for | Actress |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 November 1971 (age 54) |
| Birthplace | Hyderabad, India |
| Latest release | Drishyam: The Conclusion (2026) |
Best Tabu movies
Drishyam 2
Drishyam: The Conclusion
Andhadhun
Talvar
Drishyam
Hera PheriCareer overview
Tabu's career spans several languages and genres, with notable performances in films such as Andhadhun (2018), where she played Simi Sinha, and Drishyam (2015) as IG Meera Deshmukh. She reprised the role of Meera Deshmukh in Drishyam 2 (2022) and is set to appear in Drishyam: The Conclusion (2026). In 2023, she appeared in Kuttey as Pammi/Poonam Sandhu, Khufiya as Krishna "KM" Mehra, and Bholaa as IPS Diana Joseph. Her 2022 release Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 featured her as Manjulika/Anjulika. Earlier works include Golmaal Again (2017) as Anna Mathew, Fitoor (2016) as Begum Hazrat Jaan, and Talvar (2015) as Reema Kumar. She has also appeared in Telugu cinema with Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (2020) as Yasu. Upcoming projects include Bhooth Bangla (2026) as Yashoda.
Tabu movies list
| Year | Movie | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Drishyam: The Conclusion | Meera Deshmukh | 7.7 TMDB |
| 2026 | Bhooth Bangla | Yashoda | 5.6 TMDB |
| 2024 | Crew | Geeta Sethi | 6.7 TMDB |
| 2023 | Khufiya | Krishna "KM" Mehra | 6.3 TMDB |
| 2022 | Drishyam 2 | Meera Deshmukh | 8.0 TMDB |
| 2020 | Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo | Yasu | 6.6 TMDB |
| 2018 | Andhadhun | Simi Sinha | 7.6 TMDB |
| 2015 | Talvar | Reema Kumar | 7.5 TMDB |
| 2015 | Drishyam | IG Meera Deshmukh | 7.5 TMDB |
| 2006 | Fanaa | Dr. Malini Tyagi | 6.7 TMDB |
| 2000 | Hera Pheri | Anuradha Shivshankar Panikar | 7.2 TMDB |
| 1999 | Kohram | Insp. Kiran Patekar | 6.8 TMDB |
| 1997 | Border | Surinder "Preeti" Kaur Chandpuri | 6.5 TMDB |
| 1994 | Vijaypath | Mohini "Mona" | 5.7 TMDB |
Frequently asked questions
What is Tabu's latest movie?
Tabu's latest movies in our database are Bhooth Bangla (2026) and Drishyam: The Conclusion (2026).
What was Tabu's debut or early work?
The earliest film in our database is Drishyam (2015), where she played IG Meera Deshmukh.
What is Tabu's age and birthplace?
Tabu was born on November 4, 1971, in Hyderabad, India. As of 2026, she is 54 years old.
What are Tabu's best-known films?
Tabu is known for films such as Andhadhun (2018), Drishyam (2015), Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 (2022), and Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (2020).
Page last updated 23 October 2026. Facts from TMDB; how we write these pages: editorial policy.