Is it a coincidence that Tabu found herself at the heart of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 and now steps into Bhooth Bangla, or is it a quiet, strategic alignment with a genre that is clearly resonating with audiences again. Either way, her presence in both projects does not feel repetitive, it feels reassuring. At a time when horror comedies are walking a fine line between nostalgia and novelty, Tabu brings a sense of credibility that anchors the chaos. Her performance in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 was widely acknowledged as one of the film’s strongest pillars, earning both critical acclaim and major awards recognition, proving once again that even within mainstream spectacle, she can command depth and nuance.
What makes this association with the supernatural space even more fascinating is that it is not entirely new for her. Tabu’s filmography has, over the years, seen her engage with ghostly and psychological realms in varied ways. In Golmaal Again, she played Anna Matthew, a librarian who could see and communicate with spirits, becoming a bridge between the living and the dead in a distinctly comic universe. Much earlier, in Hawa, she portrayed a woman psychologically and physically tormented by an unseen, sinister presence, tapping into a far darker and more unsettling tone. And of course, in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, the haunting presence of Manjulika, brought alive by Tabu, became central to the film’s narrative and emotional pull. Seen together, these roles suggest not just coincidence, but a recurring, almost intuitive alignment with stories that explore the unseen.
What adds an extra layer of intrigue to Bhooth Bangla is her reunion with Akshay Kumar. Their association goes back decades and includes sharing screen space as far back as the 2000 cult comedy Hera Pheri. Long before the industry defined them as stars, Tabu has fondly recalled how Akshay would pick her up on his bike for dance classes, a memory that reflects a friendship built on simplicity and time rather than convenience. That lived-in comfort often translates on screen, especially in a genre like horror comedy where rhythm, timing and mutual trust between actors become crucial.
At the same time, Tabu’s enduring bond with Ajay Devgn continues to be one of the most quietly consistent relationships in Hindi cinema. Having worked together in around ten released films over the years, their off-screen friendship has often been spoken about with warmth and ease, lending their collaborations a natural chemistry that never feels forced.
In an industry driven by constant reinvention, Tabu seems to be doing something far more difficult. She is evolving without appearing to chase trends. Whether her back to back presence in horror comedies is instinct, coincidence or design, what remains undeniable is that she does not just participate in these worlds, she stabilises them with craft, history and a rare sense of cinematic assurance.