About The Speaker
Tabu
Tabu is a highly acclaimed Indian actress who has appeared in over 80 films across Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Marathi, and English cinema. A major career milestone was her National Film Award-winning performance in Maachis (1996), followed by critically acclaimed roles in path-breaking films like Chandni Bar (2001), Maqbool (2003), and The Namesake (2006). Throughout her prolific career, she has collaborated with legendary directors such as Gulzar, Vishal Bhardwaj, Mira Nair, and Ang Lee, sharing the screen with superstars including Amitabh Bachchan, Irrfan Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Kamal Haasan. Her immense talent has been recognized with two National Film Awards for Best Actress, seven Filmfare Awards (including a record four Critics Awards for Best Actress), and the Padma Shri, awarded by the Government of India in 2011. A global figure in the entertainment industry, she has participated in international film festivals and high-profile premieres in countries including the USA, UK, Canada, and Italy. Currently, she remains one of the most sought-after actresses in India, recently garnering immense praise for her performances in the Drishyam franchise, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, and the international series Dune: Prophecy.