Not only does she have a striking elegant presence coming from a strong face on a slim fit body frame (see hot photo). She also is a very good performer.
Her acting is truly world-class. Eventhough she appears mostly in low-budget art films, her talent has been critically-acclaimed both in India and in other countries. Aside from acting in a lead role for the American film "The Namesake", she has even co-starred in "The Life of Pi", an Oscar-winning film by distiguished Hollywood director Ang Lee.
Tabu was born as Tabassum Hashmi on November 4, 1971 in Hyderabad, Andra Pradesh. Her performance in Indian cinema, which spans more than thirty years, is indeed remarkable. I hope other celebrities in Bollywood should emulate her as a role model.
Her filmography:
- 1985: Hum Naujawan
- 1991: Coolie No. 1
- 1994: Pehla Pehla Pyaar, Vijaypath
- 1995: Prem, Saajan Ki Baahon Mein, Sisindri, Haqeeqat
- 1996: Saajan Chale Sasural, Kalapani, Kadhal Desam, Himmat, Tu Chor Main Sipahi, Jeet, Ninne Pelladatha, Maachis
- 1997: Virasat, Darmiyan, Border, Iruvar
- 1998: Thaayin Manikodi, Chachi 420, Aavida Maa Aavide, 2001: Do Hazaar Ek, Hanuman
- 1999: Kohram, Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United, Hu Tu Tu, Biwi No.1, Thakshak
- 2000: Snegithiye, Cover Story, Hera Pheri, Kandukondain Kandukondain, Tarkieb, Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar, Shikari, Astitva, Ghaath
- 2001: Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya, Chandni Bar, Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiyaa
- 2002: Maa Tujhhe Salaam, Filhaal..., Chennakeshava Reddy, Zindagi Khoobsoorat Hai, Saathiya
- 2003: Abar Aranye, Khanjar: The Knife, Hawa, Jaal: The Trap, Maqbool
- 2004: Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities
- 2005: Silsiilay, Bhagmati, Andarivaadu
- 2006: Shock, Fanaa
- 2007: Sarhad Paar, The Namesake, Cheeni Kum, Om Shanti Om, Raakilipattu
- 2008: Idee Sangati, Pandurangadu
- 2010: Toh Baat Pakki, Khuda Kasam
- 2011: Urumi
- 2012: Life of Pi
- 2013: David
- 2014: Jai Ho, Banda Yeh Bindaas Hai, Angry Bird, Haider
Here's a Youtube video of her romantic song for Telugu movie, "Pandurangadu":
Source: Wikipedia, forum posts