Tabu on the Vogue Cover

Tabu is one of my favorite actresses and I have loved all her performances. Her "Cheeni Kum" too has been another one of her wonderful performances where she carried off a serious role in a very light hearted way. Performing opposite none other than the Big B himself and still giving a powerful performance without getting lost in the shadow of his charisma is really creditable. I loved seeing Tabu on the "Vogue" cover of the Jan 2009 issue. Yes, sure did make my day, in fact, a great way to begin the year.

Tabu has not had a single release in the year 2008, however, she is not an actor who would do just about any film that comes her way. She has been seen very little but all her performances have hit the bulls eye. This tall gorgeous actress is looking ravishing in a silk gown studded with Swarovski. She talks about herself and life from Hyderabad to the silver screen. A real treat for all Tabu fans.

Tabu and Amitabh Bachchan to come together in “The Legend of Kunal”

After the film “Cheeni Kum” which wasin which both Amitabh and Tabu were appreciated greatly for their performances, they come together once again. This time it is a period film titled “The Legend of Kunal”. The cast selection is great must say both Tabu and Amitabh will sure be able to do full justice to roles like this. The film is to be produced by Amitabh Bachchan Corporation Ltd and is based on the story of the life of Emperor Ashoka. Amitabh Bachchan is to play the role of Emperor Ashoka and is accompanied by Tabu in the role of “Tishyarakshitra”, his wife. The part of Ashoka’s wife is that of a very strong lady who has played a very influential part in his life and that of his empire.

The director Chandraprakash Dwivedi says “Tabu had not a moment's hesitation in saying yes to the role of emperor Ashoka's powerful wife Tishyarakshitra, so powerful she swayed the entire Mauryan empire with her politics and aura. We needed an actress with the strength of conviction. I wouldn't make Ashoka without him. As for Tabu, she plays his young, fiery, assertive wife. She's an actress I've wanted to work with for a very long time. Again, only she could play Tishyarakshitra”. The two talented actors are best suited for the role and would do full justice to the characters played by them. Is this going to be a period film we would look forward to? Will it match up to the grandeur of “Jodhaa Akbar”? Am I getting too many thoughts started…anyway there’s plenty of time. We will just hope it turns out to be one film that we would love and also one that kids enjoy watching and get a glimpse of their history.