Multiple choice general knowledge Tabu's real name is...? Shakeela Merchant Taslim Khan Tabassum Fatima Hashmi Tabakul Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation Tabu's birth name is Tabassum Fatima Hashmi, which she shortened to the stage name 'Tabu' for her film career. Shakeela Merchant and Taslim Khan are not her real names. Tabakul appears to be a made-up option.