+ Tabu awards and nominations Tabu being presented Padma Shri by former President of India Smt. Pratibha Patil in 2011. Accolades Award Won NominatedAlliance of Women Film JournalistsAsian Film AwardsAsiavision AwardsBengal Film Journalists' Association AwardsBIG Star Entertainment AwardsBollywood Movie AwardsFilmfare AwardsFilmfare Awards SouthIndian Film Festival of MelbourneInternational Indian Film Academy AwardsJagran Film FestivalNational Film AwardsPadma ShriProducers Guild Film AwardsScreen AwardsStardust AwardsTimes of India Film AwardsZee Cine AwardsOther Awards, Honors and Recognition'sTotal number of awards and nominations References
Tabu is an Indian actress. She has mainly acted in Hindi films, though she has also starred in numerous Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Marathi and Bengali language films, as well as Hollywood films. She has won the National Film Award for Best Actress twice, and holds the record for the most wins for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress (Critics) with five. Additionally, she has also received Filmfare Awards in Best Female Debut, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress, Best Actress (Tamil) and Best Actress (Telugu) categories.
Despite a few exceptions, Tabu is best known for acting in artistic, low-budget films that go on to garner more critical appreciation than substantial box-office figures. Her appearances in commercially successful films include films such as Border (1997), Saajan Chale Sasural (1996), Biwi No.1 and Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United (1999). Her most notable performances include Maachis (1996), Virasat (1997), Hu Tu Tu (1999), Astitva (2000), Chandni Bar (2001), Maqbool (2003) and Cheeni Kum (2007). Her leading role in Mira Nair's American film The Namesake also drew major praise. She also co-starred in Ang Lee's film Life of Pi (2012), which was widely acclaimed.
Regarded as one of the most talented Indian female actors of her generation, Tabu is known to be selective about her film roles and has once said, "I do films which move me and most of all, the unit and the director should appeal to me." She was awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award, in 2011 by the Government of India for her contributions towards the arts. At the 17th Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles she was honored with "Opening Night Tribute", in 2019.
Alliance of Women Film Journalists The Alliance of Women Film Journalists (AWFJ) is a non-profit organization founded in 2006. It is based in New York City and is dedicated to supporting work by and about women in the film industry. Year Film Category Result 2007 The Namesake Best Seduction Award (with Irrfan Khan)
Asian Film Awards The Asian Film Awards are presented annually by the Hong Kong International Film Festival Society to members of Asian cinema. Year Film Category Result 2015 Haider Best Supporting Actress
Asiavision Awards The Asiavision Awards have been held annually since 2006 to honor the artistes and technicians of Indian cinema and television. Year Film Category Result 2015 Drishyam Outstanding Performance – Hindi
Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards The Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards were founded by the oldest Association of Film critics in 1937. It is one of the most prestigious awards held in India. Year Film Category Result 1997 Maachis Best Actress (Hindi) 2002 Chandni Bar 2004Abar AranyeBest Supporting Actress
BIG Star Entertainment Awards The BIG Star Entertainment Awards is an annual event organised by the Reliance Broadcast Network. Year Film Category Result 2014 Haider Most Entertaining Actor in a Thriller Film – Female 2015 Drishyam
Bollywood Movie Awards The Bollywood Movie Awards were presented annually by The Bollywood Group beginning in 1999. They were discontinued after 2007. Year Film Category Result 2000 Biwi No.1 Best Supporting Actress 2001 Astitva Best Actress Best Actress (Critics) Most Sensational Actress 2002 Chandni Bar Best Actress
Filmfare Awards Established in 1954, the Filmfare Awards are presented annually by The Times Group to members of the Hindi film industry. Year Film Result Best Female Debut 1995 Vijaypath Best Actress 1996 Maachis 1998 Virasat 2000 Hu Tu Tu 2001 Astitva 2002 Chandni Bar 2019 Andhadhun 2023 Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 2025 Crew Best Actress (Critics) 1998 Virasat 2000 Hu Tu Tu 2001 Astitva 2008 Cheeni Kum 2019 Andhadhun 2023 Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 Best Supporting Actress 1997 Jeet 2015 Haider 2016 Drishyam
Filmfare Awards South The Filmfare Awards South is the South Indian segment of the annual Filmfare Awards, presented by The Times Group to honour both artistic and technical excellence of professionals in the South Indian film industry. The awards are separately given for Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films. Year Film Category Result 1997 Ninne Pelladutha Best Actress – Telugu 2009 Pandurangadu Best Supporting Actress – Telugu 2022 Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo
Indian Film Festival of Melbourne The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) is an annual Indian film festival based in Melbourne, Australia. It is presented by Film Victoria and the State Government of Victoria, and produced by Mind Blowing Films, a Melbourne-based distributor of Indian cinema across Australia and New Zealand. Year Film Category Result 2019 Andhadhun Best Actress
International Indian Film Academy Awards The International Indian Film Academy Awards (shortened as IIFA) is an annual international event organised by the Wizcraft International Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. to honour excellence in the Hindi cinema. Year Film Category Result 2000 Biwi No.1 Best Supporting Actress 2001 Astitva Best Actress 2002 Chandni Bar 2008 Cheeni Kum 2015 Haider Best Supporting Actress 2018 Golmaal Again 2019 Andhadhun Best Actress 2023 Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 Drishyam 2 Best Supporting Actress
Maharashtra State Film Awards The Maharashtra State Film Awards are awarded by the Government of Maharashtra's Ministry of Cultural Affairs division for achievements in the Marathi cinema. Tabu has received one award. Year Film Category Result 2000 Astitva Best Actress National Film Awards The National Film Awards are awarded by the Government of India's Directorate of Film Festivals division for achievements in the Indian film industry. Tabu has received two awards. Year Film Category Result 1997 Maachis Best Actress 2003 Chandni Bar
Producers Guild Film Awards The Producers Guild Film Awards (previously knows as Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Awards) is an annual event originated by the Film Producers Guild of India to recognize excellence in Indian film and television. Year Film Category Result 2008 Cheeni Kum Best Actress in a Leading Role 2015 Haider Best Actress in a Supporting Role 2016 Drishyam
Screen Awards The Screen Awards are presented annually by Indian Express Limited to honour excellence in Hindi and Marathi cinema. Year Film Category Result 1998 Virasat Best Actress 2000 Hu Tu Tu 2001 Astitva 2008 Cheeni Kum Best Actress (Critics) 2015 Haider Best Supporting Actress Jodi No. 1 (with Shahid Kapoor) 2016 Fitoor Best Supporting Actress 2018 Andhadhun Best Actress
Stardust Awards The Stardust Awards are an annual event organised by Magna Publishing Company Limited. Year Film Category Result 2008 Cheeni Kum & The Namesake Actor of the Year – Female 2015 Haider Best Supporting Actress 2016 Drishyam Performer Of The Year – Female 2017 Fitoor Best Supporting Actress
Zee Cine Awards The Zee Cine Awards is an annual award ceremony organised by the Zee Entertainment Enterprises. Year Film Category Result 2001 Astitva Best Actor – Female 2002 Chandni Bar 2003 Filhaal... 2008 Cheeni Kum 2015HaiderBest Actor in a Supporting Role – Female 2017 Fitoor 2019 Andhadhun Best Performance in a Negative Role
Other awards, honors and recognitions Year Work Academy / Award / organization Category Result 1998 Priyadarshni Academy Awards Smita Patil Memorial Award for Best Actress 2011 Contribution towards Arts of Cinema Republic of India Civilian Award – Padma Shri 2015 Haider Jagran Film Festival Best Supporting Actress Bollywood Hungama Surfers Choice Movie Awards 2016 Drishyam Times of India Film Awards 2019 Femina Beauty Awards Creative Icon of the Decade Andhadhun Critics Choice Film Awards Best Actor – Female 2021 Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo South Indian International Movie Awards Best Supporting Actress – Telugu
See also Tabu filmography List of Indian film actresses
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External links List of awards and nominations received by Tabu at the Internet Movie Database