Bollywood has had many actresses who ruled the silver screen for decades and then vanished. However there are some who found success years later and became one of the most sought-after stars. One of them is Tabassum Fatima Hashmi who has delivered numerous hits and flops in her career. This 54-year-old actress is still single. Worked with Top Bollywood Legends In the 1990s she starred in several superhit films alongside Ajay Devgn Govinda Amitabh Bachchan Dev Anand and other celebrities. She remains a huge fan favorite for her powerful performances. However many people dont know that she is not a Hindu but a Muslim. Tabu’s Iconic Roles and Bollywood Journey Tabassum Fatima Hashmi also known as Tabu is known to millennials as ACP Meera Deshmukh in Drishyam and the evil Simi Sinha in Andhadhun. She starred as the female lead in several hit films in the 1990s. Her powerful roles in numerous hits and blockbusters made her a popular choice for filmmakers. Fewer people know that she made her acting debut as a child artist in Dev Anands film Hum Naujawan. The Truth About Her Family Background Tabu has been in the entertainment industry for over 41 years but did you know that Jamal Hashmi a famous Pakistani actor from the 1970s is Tabus father? Born on November 4 1971 Tabus father got his big break when director and producer Ali Affan Siddiqui was looking for a new face for his classic film Siza. A Difficult Childhood Tabu was born into a Hyderabadi Muslim family to Jamal Ali Hashmi and Rizwana. However Jamal abandoned Tabu and her family when she was just 3 years old. Tabu returned to India to live with her mother. Tabu is the niece of Shabana Azmi Tanvi Azmi and Baba Azmi and the younger sister of actress Farah Naaz. 1996 – The Year That Changed Everything The year 1996 proved to be very special for Tabu as eight of her films were released this year which included five Bollywood films (Jeet Saajan Chale Sasural Himmat Tu Chor Main Sipahi Maachis) one Tamil one Telugu and one Malayalam film. Tabu’s Personal Life and Current Work Speaking of Tabus personal life she turned 53 this year and is still unmarried. On the work front Tabu was last seen in Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha. She has also appeared in the Hollywood action film Dune: Prophecy.