Tabassum Fatima Hashmi Age, Height, Biography & More
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Introduction
Real Name Tabassum Fatima Hashmi, Tabu is an Indian actress, best known for her leading roles in Bollywood, Tamil, Malayalam, and Telugu films. Tabu is the most respected actress in Indian cinema and is well-known for her nuanced actors. She has twice won National and Filmfare awards and has still inspiring filmgoers for three decades.
Quick Info Table
Full Name: Tabassum Fatima Hashmi
Profession: Actress
Date of Birth: 4 Nov 1971
Age: 53 in 2025
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Height: 5’8” (173 cm)
Weight: Approx. 65 kg (143 lbs)
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Hair Color: Black
Nationality: Indian
Personal Life / Background
Jamal Hashmi was born on 4 November 1971 in Hyderabad, Telangana, into the Huque Hashmi family of Maulana Rizwana Hashmi. Her mother was a schoolteacher, and her father was a professor. Farah Naaz was also an actress who was very famous in Bollywood in the 1980s and 1990s. She has an elder sister.
Born and raised in Hyderabad, Tabu did her schooling well there and moved to Mumbai to study English Literature at St. Xavier’s College. However, pursuing her academic studies was not the field she finally went into—she developed a passion for cinema and decided to enter the film industry.
Career Journey
As a child artist, Tabu first appeared in the film Bazaar (1980) and later in Hum Naujawan (1985). However, it was Vijaypath (1994) that saw Sridevi emerge as a lead actress — a role she cemented in Telugu with Coolie No. 1 (1991), before hitting the big time with that film and Ajay Devgn.
Her career soared with iconic performances in films like:
Especially her film Maachis (1996) which won her National Film Award for Best Actress.
However, she has proven that she could deliver complex characters with Hu Tu Tu (1999).
Astitva (2000), a precocious story.
She also played a bar dancer in the 2001 Chandni Bar and won another National Film Award.
Later she became a global star in The Namesake (2006) and Life of Pi (2012), directed by Ang Lee. Despite turning 50, Tabu is still a major force with stellar performances in films like Drishyam (2015, 2022) and, of course, last year's Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2.
Relationships / Family
Constant speculation has been attached to Tabu, who has always kept her personal life private. Still unmarried, she has repeatedly given her single status to work. Farah Naaz and her nephew, actor Fateh Randhawa, revealed that she is close to her sister and son.
Physical Stats
Fun Facts ABout Tabassum Fatima Hashmi, Hobbies She loves, Favorites, etc.
Hobbies: Reading, traveling, and yoga.
Favorite Food: Chinese food, Hydabadi biryani
Favorite Actors: Dilip Kumar, and Amitabh Bachchan.
Fun Facts:
She is an ardent animal lover and she owns several pets.
Tabu said he prefers to stay off social media, but acknowledges its positive effect.
Controversies
During the shoot of Hum Saath Saath Hain, tabu was embroiled in the infamous 1998 blackbuck poaching case involving Salman Khan, Saif Ali Khan, and others.
Once, she talked about her failed relationships and balancing all the roles of her life.
Awards & Achievements
National Film Awards:
Best Actress for Maachis (1996).
Chandni Bar (2001).
Filmfare Awards:
Astitva (2000) Best Actress (Critics).
Cheeni Kum (2007), Best Actress (Critics)
Padma Shri: Awarded in 2011 for Indian cinema contribution.
Lesser-Known Facts
Tabu is a fitness freak and practices yoga every day.
She speaks Hindi, Telugu and Urdu.
Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! as a cameo artist on Tabu holds a Guinness World Record for being part of the longest-running Bollywood film.
And she’s rejected several Hollywood offers for roles with more depth.
While her onscreen persona may be glamorous, off-screen Tabu is a simple, private woman.
Net Worth
Reports suggest that Tabu’s net worth will cross ₹ 80 crores in 2025, which she has earned mainly from films, endorsements, and investments.
FAQs
Q. Is Tabu married?
No, Tabu is not married.
Q. What is Tabu’s age in 2025?
As of 2025, tabu is 53 years old.
Q. What is Tabu’s best film considering the influence of the critics?
Often her best works are considered her performances in Maachis and Chandni Bar.
Q. Does Tabu still act in films?
Tabu is still working in Bollywood and regional cinema and she keeps playing amazing.
