This 53-Year-Old Star Played Wife, Mum & Lover To The Same Hero!
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Some actresses in the film industry have reigned supreme for decades, consistently demonstrating their exceptional acting talent. Among them is a performer who remains as captivating today as ever, delivering powerful performances year after year. She has made remarkable contributions to both Bollywood and South Indian cinema, having shared the screen with numerous iconic stars. Intriguingly, she has portrayed the roles of a mother, wife, and girlfriend opposite the same leading man.
The actress in question is Tabassum Fatima Hashmi, better known to audiences as Tabu. With a prolific career spanning several decades, Tabu has worked extensively across Bollywood and the South Indian film industries. She continues to impress audiences with compelling roles on OTT platforms, earning critical acclaim well into the digital era.
Over the years, Tabu has solidified her status as one of Indian cinema's most respected actresses, performing alongside celebrated names such as Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Mohanlal, and Ajith.
A fascinating facet of Tabu's career is her portrayal of three distinct roles opposite the same actor: Telugu cinema superstar Nandamuri Balakrishna, also known as Balayya. Despite being 65, Balakrishna remains a prominent figure in the industry, known for his dedication and on-screen charisma.
Tabu and Balakrishna have worked together on multiple projects, including Chennakesava Reddy (2002), directed by V.V. Vinayak, where she notably played a double role as both the actor's mother and wife. Additionally, in the biographical film Pandurangadu (2008), directed by Raghavendra Rao, Tabu portrayed Balakrishna's romantic interest.
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