Tabu appearances in commercially successful films were few

Tabu is best-known for acting in artistic, low-budget films that go on to garner more critical appreciation than substantial box office figures.

Her appearances in commercially successful films were few, but impact was great, such as Border (1997), Saajan Chale Sasural(1996), Biwi No.1 and Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United (1999). Her most notable performances include Maachis (1996), Virasat (1997), Hu Tu Tu (1999), Astitva (2000), Chandni Bar (2001), Maqbool (2003) and Cheeni Kum (2007).

Her leading role in Mira Nair’s American film The Namesake also drew major praise. Known to be selective about her film roles, she has said, “I do films which move me and most of all, the unit and the director should appeal to me.”

Currently she is working on Toh Baat Pakki, The Legend of Kunal Tishyarakshita, Banda Yeh Bindaas Hai. Today on her 38th birthday bollywood.ac wishes her all the luck in life.

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