Meet the actress whose father was a Pakistani, she never used his surname, lived with grandparents post parents’ divorce, she is…
Meet the actress
This Bollywood actress is among the most well-established stars. She has appeared in some of the most critically acclaimed films. She marked her acting debut as a teenager and worked with some of the most well-known actors like Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar and others. But here’s something about her personal life.
Tabu’s movies
The actress we are talking about is the iconic – Tabu. From Astitva, Meenakshi, Haider to Drishyam, she has been a part of many critically-acclaimed movies. She is a popular name in the industry but did you know that he father was also an actor?
Tabu’s real name
Her real name is Tabassum Fatima Hashmi. She is the daughter of Jamal Ali Hashmi and Rizwana. Her father was an actor in Pakistan. However, he reportedly left when she was just three-year-old.
Tabu’ childhood
In a chat with Simi Garewal, Tabu once spoke about her childhood and estranged father. She mentioned that she grew up in Hyderabad as she lived with her maternal grandparents. She shared that her mother was a teacher and thus she spent most of the time with her grandparents post her parents’ divorce.
When Tabu spoke about her father
Tabu also spoke about not using her father’s surname ‘Hashmi’ ever. She shared that she never thought that it was important for her to use the surname. She also shared that she had no memories of him.
Tabu on not using surname
She said, ‘I never really used it, I never thought it was important for me to use my father’s surname, it was always Tabassum Fatima, which was my middle name. In school, Fatima was my surname. I have no memories of him. My sister has met him on occasion, but I have never really felt like meeting him. I am not curious about him, I am happy the way I am, the way I have grown up. I am very settled in my own life.’
Tabu and Shabana Azmi’s connection
The Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha actress is also the niece of Shabana Azmi. They share an incredible bond and have often spoken about it in public.
Tabu won Padma Shri
Talking about awards, Tabu has won two National Awards. First for Maachis and second for Chandani Bar. She is also a Padma Shri awardee.
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