B’day Special: Roles from the recent past that prove Tabu has an acting range like no other

On Tabu’s birthday, Bollywood Dhamaka brings you some of the best characters she has played in recent times that is worth all your attention! See them here:

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The supremely stunning and most versatile actress Tabu is celebrating her birthday today. In her career that spans almost 3 decades i.e. 30 years, she has been part of some of the most iconic films and given rise to legendary characters.

Hence, on Tabu’s birthday, Bollywood Dhamaka brings you some of the best characters she has played in recent times that is worth all your attention! See them here:

1. Gita Patel (Life Of Pi)

 

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In this international visual masterpiece by noted director Ang Lee, Tabu starred as the mother to the protagonist of the film Pi Patel. His life changes when he loses his family in the middle of traveling through the sea and begins his journey of survival. This was Tabu’s third international film after The Namesake (2006) and Hanuman (1999). Life of Pi also created Oscar Buzz and won 4 awards out of 11 nominations.

2. Ghazala (Haider)

 

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In this movie adaptation of Hamlet written by William Shakespeare, Tabu and Shahid Kapoor starred in the lead role which was directed by Vishal Bharadwaj. She appears to be utterly ethereal, supreme and dauntless just like the original character Gertrude. Rumour has it that Tabu was the original choice for the character and Bhardwaj was not ready to direct the film without her.

3. IG Meera Deshmukh (Drishyam)

 

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In this smart crime thriller, Tabu essays the role of a cop which is extremely menacing in every way. She essays the role of a mother too in the film who is in the search of her missing son. People were highly impressed by her layered performance in this film.

4. Simi (Andhadhun)

The actress is seen as an antagonist in this brilliant crime thriller with a touch of dark humor. She played the role of Simi, a cunning woman who will stop at nothing to get what she wants, even if it involves murder. The film won national awards in the category of Best Hindi Film, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Actor in 2019.

5. Saeeda Bai (A Suitable Boy)

 

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She played the role of a courtesan and a gifted musician in this Mira Nair web series based on the novel by Vikram Seth. Tabu gave a superlative performance where her pauses and silences spoke more than the words ever can. Her on-screen chemistry with Ishaan Khatter that stars off as casual flirtation and ends up being something much deeper is also highly captivating.