A ‘Tabutiful’ World! Watch These 8 Movies To Witness The Magic Of Tabu On OTT
November 28, 2023In an industry where new faces come and go almost on the daily, one actress who has stayed relevant for decades is Tabu. She is a master of excellence when it comes to acting and remains unbeatable till date. Last year she proved to be the saving grace of Bollywood, as both of her film releases Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 and Drishyam 2 managed to rake in the moolah as opposed to other big banner films that had to bite the dust in 2022. This year she stunned the digital audience with her film Khufiya. This was bound to happen as the film was helmed by none other than Vishal Bhardwaj and every time this duo pairs up for a project, the result is nothing short of fireworks.
1. Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2
In the horror comedy, Tabu played the role of witch Manjulika who wreaks havoc in the Thakur household only to make herself heard. Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 saw her in a double role and most fans were left astonished with her screen presence and acting depth. It won’t be wrong to say that no one could have stood a chance to match up to the precedent that Vidya Balan had set with the original film.
Where to watch: Netflix
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2. Drishyam 2
In Drishyam 2, she portrays the role of an inactive Inspector General of Police Meera Deshmukh who is hell bent on finding the killer of her son. Meera is a character that is complex to the T. While she has been wronged and kept in the dark, her deceased son was not a saint to say the least. As far as her character goes, it’s difficult to pin her under the good or evil category. She has shades of gray which were explored to the maximum in the second installment.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video 2
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3. Khufiya
This web film stars Tabu, Ali Fazal, Wamiqa Gabbi, and Ashish Vidyarthi in pivotal roles. Khufiya is a story about a RAW operative Krishna Mehra, who is assigned to track down the spy who has been selling India’s defense secrets.
Where to watch: Netflix
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4. Cheeni Kum
Cheeni Kum This movie turned out to be a game changer as it was an unconventional love story between an older man and a comparatively younger woman. Tabu’s Neena Verma falls for arrogant chef Buddhadev (Amitabh Bachchan) and what follows next is a quirky romance.
Where to watch: ZEE5
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5. Maqbool
In Vishal Bhardwaj’s Shakespeare-inspired world, Tabu essayed the role of Nimmi (Lady Macbeth).While her initial impression is that of a sweet innocent girl, it turns out that she is strong and manipulative woman who respects her husband but has fallen for Maqbool, her husband’s most faithful man. She sets the stage for Maqbool to take over the reins of Abbaji.
Where to watch: Disney+Hotstar
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6. Haider
In yet another Shakespeare adaptation in collaboration with Vishal Bhardwaj, she played the complex character of Ghazala Meer (Gertrude in Hamlet), who has an eccentric relationship with her son. The two share a love and hate relationship. Haider(played by Shahid Kapoor) predicament is that he doesn’t know what to do with his mother—whether to love her, hate her, believe her or kill her
Where to watch: Netflix.
7. Chandni Bar
One of her most critically acclaimed roles, Tabu played Mumtaz, a naïve girl from rural India who comes to Mumbai after her family is killed in communal riots. Her character is subjected to sexual assault and violence which ultimately pushes her into the underbelly of seedy bars, sleazy men and gangsters. For the portrayal of a bar dancer, Tabu won a National Award for Best Actress.
Where to watch: MX Player/Amazon Prime Video
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8. The Namesake
In this Hollywood film, Tabu starred opposite the phenomenal Irrfan Khan. Playing a Bengali couple residing in the USA with their children, Namesake revolves around their constant yearning for home while adapting to a new land and culture. Their struggle to adjust to the hustle and bustle of America forms a powerful narrative.
Where to watch: Disney+Hotstar
