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. She adopted the screen name 'Tabu' for her film career, which is shorter and easier to remember. Her mother is also a noted actress, having appeared in films like 'Biwi Ho To Aisi'.