Tabu on her Process & Working with Irrfan | Interview with Anupama Chopra | Film Companion

[@abdulrahmankhan667]

Tabu is relevant because she didn't care about being seen. She kept doing the work she liked, hits and flops didn't matter. And today she's reached a point where every film she does, eventually becomes her film. A career spanning across 30 years, she still has so much to offer. I would love to see more of these, maybe with Rani Mukerji next.

[@Fetsparx1811]

oh God I miss Rani who is one of my absolute favorites. What's happened to her announced movie 'Mrs Chatterjee ?' Eagerly waiting to see her on screen again🥺

[@abdulrahmankhan667]

@@Fetsparx1811 The movie is complete. I guess ott vs theatrical release issue.

[@Fetsparx1811]

@@abdulrahmankhan667 A Rani Mukerji movie deserves a theatrical release. She still has a great fan following just like in her prime years. I'm sure if the content is fantastic then it will work wonders at the box offfice. Wish to see her soon😭

[@abdulrahmankhan667]

@@Fetsparx1811 awww I agree

[@rajkumardansena3219]

@@Fetsparx1811 and

[@sumitd.sd76]

Goddess.. love her❤️.. hope Kartik Aryan realises that bhool bhulaiya worked because of her!

[@moviemarvel7450]

Yeah. All Tabu films are the highest grossing movies in the world exceeding trillion dollars each.

[@mockingbird806]

He is still busy promoting that movie and taking credits for it's success. I unfollowed him recently, I know he is an outsider and struggled a lot but come on be humble too.

[@dobby3159]

I know right!

[@Jigyasa14]

@@mockingbird806 Same feeling.. He is never giving anyone else the credit..

[@gulluyogini]

He's a fool if he truly believes that he is the reason it worked!

[@sameergheewala2443]

Shahid’s observation nailed this interview ‘ Hindi cinema needs to rise to Tabu’s brilliance’ and it surely is .. she is mailing every performance and maintaining her upward trajectory . A timeless beauty who carries a movie on her shoulder without the PR and marketing drama

[@sohailajaved3278]

Truly, Tabu is brilliant. Her acting prowess shines through all fronts like a prism. To continue with SK's remarkable praise for Tabu, hindi cinema only seems to rise to brilliance with Tabu.

[@user-uu8nw1hy8f]

I hope Hindi cinema continues to be deserving of you. Anupama Chopra - that was the rightest thing to say to the Queen of acting!!

[@PokhrajRoy.]

OMG OMG OMG OMG It’s the legend herself. She’s completed 35 years and been an inspiration to so many actors ❤

[@FilmCompanionStudios]

Yes, it's her!

[@romiacharya6784]

Our own ‘Meryl Streep’ 😊… Amazing amazing actress and soooo real… love her with all my heart ❤️

[@Devashish1315]

"The eyes chico, they never lie" Tabu and Irrfan has/had it in their eyes. We are nothing but lucky

[@tyagarajakinkara]

A gift to India. A legend. An all time great actress. One and only tabu.

[@aliandrebecca7047]

She's probably the only decent, true female artist in the Hindi film industry. She's an absolute phenomenal, and I truly don't think there's anyone other actress who's like her. She's so sacred, pure and loving. Wish she had done more movies, there's no match to her talent and greatness when it comes to acting. Someone rightly said she's in the league of Madhubala and other's from that generation when they use to do actual acting. Love Tabu

[@rajpriya1617]

I feel Vidya Balan will also have same legacy when she completes 30 years too..

[@saurabhvashist4051]

I would like to mention Konkona Sen Sharma as well. With her venturing into directing, I look forward to an even more diversified filmography. That said, Tabu is a class apart.

[@saisresthdas1519]

@@saurabhvashist4051 yes yes

[@jayabharathi207]

Aapne shayad unki all movies nahin dekhi voh bilkul bhi decent nahin hai, movies mein jo ladies act kartey hai unhe decent samajhna hamari bewakoofi hai

[@animallover3904]

​@@jayabharathi207 I think you are the one who is making indecent comments. Cearly, you don't know anything about acting, performing or what it takes to be an artist, the art of filmmaking as well 🙄 😒 😑

[@smartyanku]

She is one of the finest actors in current scenario. Right from her early days till today. She is bundle of talent and amazing person 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@raginijaswal6940]

Intelligence, humility, kindness, real yet such an enigma.. What a champion of the craft.. Tabu is one of a kind.. An actor we are lucky to see blossom in our lifetimes!

[@TheRahulTyagi]

Seeing her this excited in an Interview is a first!! Congrats Anupama..This says you are one of the best.

[@FilmCompanionStudios]

Thank you for watching Rahul

[@senguptasayn]

Absolutely correct.i noticed it too.she seemed really enjoying chatting with Anupama.

[@kabirmdn]

Lovely listening to two intelligent, beautiful and ladies, who are professional and engaed with their craft wholeheartedly. What a journey Tabu.

[@nahianreza5496]

Film Companion, despite acting like the champion of feminism, literally sat down and decided, "Let's take an interview of a senior and marvellous actress and make the title, ummm... not about her." See, this is the problem. I am not trying to undermine the contribution of Irrfan Khan. You can definitely make a separate video from the trimmed part of Tabu's interview to honour him. You can post insta stories and everything. But this is the entire interview. Let's make it HERs, right?

[@KhushbooUpadhyayKU]

Right Right Right

[@DrStrange.r]

Lol aagaya feminazi for randi rona 🤣

[@pvsk10]

Agreed, it's in very poor taste to promote her interview in this manner. Reeks of desperation

[@nitidave16]

Thank you

[@sidavi5800]

100%. Can’t agree more

[@pragya7738]

Can’t wait for Tabu’s interview!! Always good to hear her talk. She’s so refreshing.

[@piyushsharma7232]

One of those actors who just can't give a bad performance irrespective of how the movie is! Her screen presence is pure magic just like the late great Irrfan❤️❤️🙌🙌

[@animallover3904]

@akbar ali yeah like your very own mahira khan 😂 stop making a fool out of yourself bro 😒

[@krutikamotdhare9754]

A Sanjay Leela Bhansali project with Tabu would be a blast!!

[@vidyeshwarprasad6895]

Here's a phenomenal actress..blessed with beauty n talent..with awesome body of work.As an actress, her tears are so genuine, her emotions so real n her shenanigans so spine-chilling- easily one of the finest in Indian Cinema. Hers has been a spectacular life as an actress: 20s: Kala Pani, Maachis, Virasat, Hu Tu Tu, Astitva 30s: Chandni Bar, Maqbool,The Namesake, Chini Kum 40s: Life of Pi, Haider, Drishyam, Golmaal Again, Andhadhun 50s : Bhul Bhulaiya2 Each different from the other, each showcasing her formidable versatility. More power to her.. 🙏

[@bilal_ahmed1011]

Such a joy to see an artist reflect and ponder over her expansive body of work with such sensitivity, nuance and yet so much humility. Absolutely in love with her as an actor, a human and an enigma of her time and beyond. Thank you very much Anupama for always doing this for us.

[@rizwansheikh1891]

For every question about what is the secret behind, when she starts answering I feel she is just being graceful and saying the usual lines everyone says but few moments later I realize that she is still answering the question and it's not the usual lines, there is more to it than what she starts with. Shahid said very correctly about bollywood coming to a stage where it deserves Tabu. What Mira has to say her Tabu jaan and what Vishal has to say about her eternal love and him not be able to work without her these three lines made my day. I feel like she can do anything. More power to her and lots of prayers, love and respect. Thanks for this interview.

[@saumyasinghs]

I can go on watching Tabu, her films and her interviews... My God this woman!!!!

[@FilmCompanionStudios]

Please keep watching and subscribe too! ;)

[@satanicomic]

@@FilmCompanionStudios 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣she was praising her mam .

[@pratapmishra5278]

Glad to have real star of Bhool bhulaiya 2

[@byasminfitfitnesstrainings3136]

Not even one negative comment!! That’s the power of Tabu, the actress, the person!!!!

[@quentinashcroft7851]

Not just Indian cinema; Tabu is one greatest actors in ALL of the cinema, ever

[@prasad13mane]

Love her! Bhul Bhulaiya is her movie not Kartik's. She is right. I just feel bad that she is not getting the credit she deserves. She is giving hit each year since Haider

[@sumitjhawar]

The greatest people never sing their praise or fish for compliments and are always humbled/surprised by any form of praise. Despite being such a veteran she is always a bundle of joy and absolute stunner. Not once has one felt that she acts like a tantrum-throwing diva. Tabu is humble greatness personified. My absolute favourite actor today!

[@unitedbysweetdreams]

Thank you Anupama for bring her to my laptop, i cant get enough of her, to see her and listen to Tabu.

[@neuman0clarkie]

The Best Actress Hindi Film Industry has.. timeless being in great films for such a long time in multiple genres. Legend Tabs

[@madhurasrinivas]

I'm a huge fan! She's an absolute legend. Her acting skills and her beauty are unparalleled in the industry.

[@skentertainment2709]

Tabu and Irfan sir chemistry in every film was superb when I saw tabu i don't know i remember Irfan sir both are legend and down to earth ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@raamcaash]

The most poised professional in this crazy business … I think time has come for a casting coup of a Tabu-SRK “Mature relationship” movie

[@sualeha982]

Tabu is tabu because she is not affected by what others are doing . She is not threatened by any actress .she has distinctive image. I strongly feel that she deserved much more. She is underrated actor .her dam care attitude towards rat race makes her beautiful .

[@serendipity0999]

Why would she even care about paparazzi and the noise surrounding the actor.She has been around for about 30 years now and she is the national award winning actor.Look at the variations she has given us.Superb actor.And yes as always Anu is a delight.

[@DivineDimensionsIslam]

My dream is a Before Sunset kind of movie, with Tabu and Shahrukh in their 50’s.

[@ashish2184]

normally i watch interviews at 1.5 x speed but Tabu, i watch it at normal speed because i really want to savor her. she is so beautiful, articulate and classy. she has been my crush when i was 10-12 yrs old and now my son is growing and i am pretty sure he will develop a crush on her. she still has been beautiful and relevant.

[@kavithakasthuri9430]

Such a big fan of Tabu, her acting and as a person. She wears her fame so lightly. Totally loved this interview and what Anupama Chopra said at the end was the absolute best " I hope Hindi cinema continues to be deserving of you " ❤️

[@Achyutsharma09]

She repeated it, it was actually said by Shahid for her.

[@mu_ra_li1688]

Though she says there is no secret behind her career choices, a kind of enigma is still there. I like the fact that she does not push herself to be always in limelight. No loudness in the way she presents herself. Shahid is right in saying that Hindi cinema deserves her. Wish she does many more movies in all other languages. Thank you Filmcompanion and Tabu for the wonderful conversation

[@Abhishek-pp5in]

Would have loved to see her play Nandini (Aishwarya Rai's character) in the upcoming movie Ponniyin Selvan. I'm sure Tabu would have done a much better job in bringing out all the complexities and layers in that character. When I read about Nandini's character, I could only visualise Tabu as her for some reason. Such a great actress (and also human being)!

[@TrangPakbaby]

Oh hush. Stop comparing these women.

[@susanvarghese4962]

Wow, never thought of that! But yes, she would be brilliant

[@ltp]

Tabu laughter is contagious, even Anupama laughed openly. Brilliant actress, love her acting & other one is Irfan khan, awesome actor, unfortunately we lost him, a big void in cinema & ya, miss him.💛

[@tipsbyabumdabdullah]

Watched the full interview being hooked to it. She literally is a mystery like Mira said. It makes ppl more attracted to her. Never boasts of her achievement. Grateful to her loved ones. Love n respect from Bangladesh.

[@arshiyagangwani8703]

I have no words to describe this Legendary Actress Tabu! She is just beyond perfection! Such an Exceptional, Brilliant, Immensely Talented, Beautiful, Gorgeous Actress! Her acting, screen presence, performance, everything is just beyond excellence! Words would always be less to compliment her! One of the finest actors in the industry! It's always a treat for the eyes to watch her! May she keep shining always and achieve all the success and happiness of the World! The Real Godess she is! 💯🔥💖✨

[@asifnoor989]

Imagine ,She lost to preity zinta's veer Zara for maqbool performance,What an irony.....Look at her and preity zinta

[@shantagees9425]

I loved from her debut Prem .. what a journey she came through to be where she is. From being treated as a non starter side character to taking over Indian cinema at 50+ age. Her films are so many and so profound and crosses language barriers world cinema. She is the embodiment of perseverance and overcoming to reach the top of all tops of acting success.

[@sashw9195]

Im speechless after seeing this interview. And reading almost all the comments overwhelmed ❤❤❤ I’m a huge fan of Tabu Ma’am from Sri Lanka who’s currently in India wishing the best to meet this great personality once in my lifetime ❤ Thank You Anupama Ma’am for this amazing interview. Tabu is the best thing ever happened to Indian Cinema according to me ❤🎉

[@rushelsooriyarachchi3260]

Regretting the fact that I discovered this gem of a performer late in my life… But still I rewatched all of her movies and interviews and no words are enough to describe her… She is truly one of kind and I won’t think performers with this talent, aura, intellect would be born… I can only picture the best of the lot as Meryl streep, Cate blanchett, Sridevi, Tabu… I’m just grateful to even live during her generation and get inspired… Such a Goddess she is ! Not a single male star other than Irfan Khan could match upto her… facts !

[@MALF999]

When I tell people my favourite Indian Actress is Tabu, Shefali Shah and Vidya Balan, to my surprise everyone agrees to that no matter their first choices were. That's a respect one can achieve, through sheer hardwork and not just luck or "Big Break". Tabu, Shefali Shah and Vidya Balan are not just "One Hit Wonders". They're much more than that. That's an aspiration for any actor.

[@sashw9195]

These three are my favs also ❤

[@Cricfan92]

Tabu's 30 sec imitation of Ajay Devgn >>>>>>acting ability of current actresses

[@spicekitchen2063]

They complement each other so well on screen without having to say much 🤗 May Irrfan always have a wonderful time even up in the heaven 😢

[@mishka-bonggujjufoodiecoup9382]

Her and srk on screen will be firecracker 🧨

[@sunshinebaker2939]

Such a genuine, simple and aware soul. Sometimes being eloquent comes, not from reading or practice but from being free of pretence. Such a delightful chat. Thank you 😊

[@mayurbalsaraf688]

.. there was Sridevi.. and there is Tabu... do not remember anybody in between.. and she still continues after 35 years.. one powerful performance after another, each acclaimed critically and commercially... I am positive there is no one else with so much success not even a male actor.

[@yasmeenmirza1508]

no you are wrong sridevi was talented beautiful but tabu extraordinary much more talented than her sridevi dialogue delivery hindi urdu diction was quite strange tabu natural beauty and other side sridevi had nose surgery before joining hindi film industry and not once but so many surgeries its true fact and you are exaggerating them many more good actresses still there dimple kapadia kajol Priyanka aishwarya deepika you cant deny them.

[@mayurbalsaraf688]

@@yasmeenmirza1508 lol.. i am lost in what are you saying.. are u praising both sridevi and tabu or you are saying they are both not good enough.. u have confused yourself.. or u r saying dimple kajol etc are better than sridevi and tabu.. save the embarrassment and delete your comment :)

[@Remini-sv9ds]

@@yasmeenmirza1508 You, your comment and your level of thinking are all paaaaathetic😆

[@1raajd]

tabu spoke so well and right from the heart. .such a candid conversation.i also noticed that she never used the word " ORGANIC" or "ORGANICALLY" like other actors who keep using this word as fashion to describe " naturally "

[@samraj1000]

Indian cinema is lucky to have an actress like Tabu - though it doesn't deserve her fully yet. (Half a dozen more Gulzars and Vishal Bhardwajs could have made it more deserving). Actors of her skills and range lend meaning to cinema itself. Perhaps except the one exception of what Sridevi did in Chaalbaaz, Tabu is capable of reprising and excelling all other great performances that Indian cinema has produced so far in its century long journey. She is a special talent, blessing the world of art and the commoners like us with moments and instances of cinematic/artistic excellence.

[@soumyaray1467]

Tabu is phenomenal and her acting range is unbelievable. She can do anything and that too effortlessly. The Namesake, Chandni Bar, Biwi No.1, Maqbool, Vijaypath, Hum Saath Saath Hain, Fitoor, Jeet, Jai Ho, Aabar Arannye ( Bengali film), Andhadhun and so many South Indian films...no matter what the role is or the length or the language Tabu just knows how to nail it every time.

[@imtiazokc6522]

Tabu's true talent i saw in Chandni Bar and Maachis. I live in the US. I recently watched Chandni Bar and was so impressed with her acting. Truly international class. Btw i'm also from Hyderabad.

[@MowglyNair]

Tabu is National Treasure

[@somakkamos]

This reinforces by belief that true geniuses are always humble. Love her. ❤️

[@PMAAAbbasMohamed]

One of the finest actresses of Indian film industry... Not only Bollywood she did many South indian blockbuster films in Tamil and Telugu... Proud of her as she belongs to South India... 😍

[@Seemstobereal]

Awesome interview Anupama! So layered ..Tabu is so generous towards her co actors and directors

[@RadhaBhardwaj39]

I love her!! Tabu mam, the legend, the best actress we’ve produced ❤️

[@dsdsouza879]

Tabu is an inspiration..she is truly a versatile and incomparable artist

[@arabiazun]

Love her so much and had to say it here because of how everyone is hailing Karthik Aryan as the poster boy for hits in Bollywood when clearly Tabu was the star of BB2. Whether she was on poster or promotions, people came back to watch her and her performance. Forever fan of Tabu and wish Indian movie industry celebrated her like we do these male actors with 1 good movie 👸🏽

[@Radiologytutor]

Tabbu is only true love ❤❤❤❤ I love her, respect her, adore her, cherish her and treasure her.

[@joydeep6582]

Needless to say she is the best actress from bollywood.. ones who are same aged or bit older , like madhuri, kajol were just irrelevant for last 20 years. But she is in top of her game ever since she started her acting.

[@فریدهطرفروا]

Sridevi number 1 tabu nuber2

[@only-arindamKol]

Great Great actress. Choice of scripts, characterizations, carrying the film solely by herself, a legend by herself. Salute to you Madam. 🙏

[@sarthaksood2819]

what a delight man. just pure bliss to see her charm and lightness.

[@preetiraviprakash]

Marvellous and measured interview so nice to see anupama also dig into a meaty conversation and Tabu didn't hold back i felt like she's super emotional and was generous about talking about her work. Thanks for this

[@teernabhattacharya106]

One of the greatest actresses in Hindi Film Cinema!

[@RS-uz3ud]

Tabu is 51 and so gorgeous! I think inner happiness and maintaining good health play a big role in aging well.

[@intetres3710]

There is Tabu and there are other actresses. ❤

[@Seemstobereal]

Such an underrated and amazing actress. Very humble too

[@fahadjawaid3569]

Mujhe lagta hai Tabu can explain her thoughts better in Urdu/Hindi. I really wish this interview wasnt conducted in English. Even her sense of humor comes out well. But I still enjoyed it.

[@sinnerking7]

I loved this interview. Tabu is real.. Real actress 💯❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Shahjay85]

It’s such a joy to see her speak her heart out with her feet firmly grounded ❤

[@khursheedrind3852]

It’s such a blessing we have actress like u in our life who we can relate to and imagine being in her shoes it’s always a delight watching her #hututu #iruvar #chachi420 #maqbool #drishyum #fitoor #dedepyaarde #maachis #kondukondain ❤

[@Jigyasa14]

Someone who have loved "A suitable boy" book so much I was quite disappointed with the series but the best thing about it was Tabu she was amazing. Ishan and Namit were also good

[@sharanagato]

Most underrated actress. 🥺

[@himanaidu]

She is the true boss lady worth a dozen male super stars without all the over the top drama of some other younger leading ladies who are trying too hard to project being a feminist. She silently lets her work speak for herself and is a role model for generations to come. She is “ cut with the eternal cloth “ for sure “ .

[@qazitoukir8518]

Tabu : finest of her kind.

[@mishasharma4514]

What a beautiful start to the day with The Tabu herself...thanks Film Companion ❤️

[@MSISNitinKallappa]

Tabu is such a legend and hope she will get many more great roles 😀

[@lalithasundaram5310]

She & Irrfan are the one and only international stars not the Priyankas of this world. Classy stars. iMHO

[@manish_semwal_26]

Tabu is the best actress of Hindi film industry

[@jannatulnayeematonny9157]

I want Tabu & SRK in a movie, that is to be directed by Mani Ratnam Sir...

[@vikasbhati2]

She is such an amazing actress, the greatest of her generation.

[@sagarsaxena6318]

Either Tabu is being modest or she's an extremely gifted actor. I don't recall hearing such showers of praise from superlative filmmakers like Vishal Bharadwaj,Mira Nair for anyone.

[@shabanamujtahedi6067]

She is very talented yet modest

[@SouravKumar-dk6mb]

i feel so happy by just seeing her do anything, she is a forever favourite and love. there is so much maturity, depth and stillness and yet full of life. she continues to do work that keeps me engrossed and wanting to see her more. love everything that she does. lots of love to her 😘😘😘😘😘

[@grate2bwith]

My favourite actress ❤ since I was in school, probably after watching Kaalapaani... and till date, I have never found anyone who could possibly replace her

[@Sos-soundsofsilence]

Absolute talent Supreme beauty Womanhood personified She’s the one I adore as much as or probably more than Smita Patil ❤❤❤❤ Thank you for this FC!!

[@rm3015]

Tabu is female Irfan, in the sense that if she's in a film I'll watch it even if it means enduring Kartik.

[@zwengji]

😆

[@bhaaratsharma6023]

Tabu is ❤️. Finest actress of her generation

[@tasnovarahman3613]

I Love Tabu a lottttttttt. She is my inspiration. She is one of the most talented actress.... I just love her work a lotttttt.... Want to see her more in good movies, not like bhulbhulaiya... She is a gem of Indian film industry... Gem shouldn't be wasted like this. 💙

[@irfanahmed6871]

Vishal... the way she spoke about him and if I was his wife I'd be on set everyday!

[@rinkysen999]

Tabu! No one does it better than her ❤

[@RaghavSharma-jg7bx]

One of the best episode!

[@FilmCompanionStudios]

Thank you!

[@senguptasayn]

Beautiful interview. Many thanks FC.

[@mayankkala8826]

Tabu is an emotion

[@DrStrange.r]

There is nothing that can get me to watch horror movies but Tabu being in it and especially getting great reviews for her performance in it has put me in the biggest dilemma ever of my life! 😭

[@saisresthdas1519]

THANKYOU FILM COMPANION.. FINALLY SUCH LONG INTERVIEWS from SUCH ACTORS.. AFTER SO LONG.. THANKYOU❤

[@jayihsan3532]

If the film is a tabu starrer, it is worth a watch. Astitva is my all time favourite. Bhool bhulaiya 2 made the money it did because of her, period.-

[@wasimfiroz]

Tabu is up there with Smita & Shabana. Truly world class. ❤️