Why did the film 'Prem,' which was Tabu's first big break, take eight years to complete, and how did it affect her career?

 Prem was supposed to be the debut film of Sanjay Kapoor and Tabu as leads (Tabu had done roles as teenager in films like Hum Naujawan). The film was mounted on a big scale with a big budget to be directed by Shekhar Kapoor andoridiced by Boney Kapoor. Shekhar Kapoor and Boney Kapoor collaborated on the very successful Mr.India (1987) after which they started many new projects - Roop ki Rani Choron ka Raja and Prem being the two two projects. But Shekhar Kapoor was the biggest villain of this story.

Shekhar Kapoor is notorious for delaying projects, balooning the budgets and then leaving the film mid way. He did the same with Roop ki Rani Choron ka Raja whose budget shoot up to 8 crores an astronomical amount those days and after shooting it for 5 years, the film was left in between, to be completed by his assistant and a dear friend of Anil Kapoor - Satish Kaushik. In order to complete RKRCKR, Prem was put on backburner. Eventually RKRCKR released in 1993 and failed miserably putting the Kapoor clan into debts. So Prem was the next thing on their agenda. Like the previous film Prem was also completed by Satish Kaushik. But by this time Tabu had already made her debut in South and in 1994 she also made her Hindi film debut with Pehla Pehla Pyar opposite Rishi Kapoor which failed. But she gained stardom with Vijaypath released the same year. This gave some hope to the makers and they managed to secure the release date of the film in 1995.

Prem Released in 1995 on 140 screens. The Budget of the film was 5 crores, which was very high for newcomers (DDLJ was made on a budget of 4 crores even with stars and significant shooting overseas). The film could only collect 3.87 crores and was a major failure. The only redeemable feature of the film was the art direction of the film which won a filmfare award.

Sanjay Kapoor was able to redeem his career a bit with the Blockbuster success of Raja the same year but the credit for the film went to Madhuri Dixit. Sanjay Kapoor struggled throughout his career after that. Tabu had a horrible 1995 with two more failures- Haqeeqat and Saajan ki Baahon me but redeemed with Maachis, Jeet and Saajan chale Sasural in 1996 winning the National award in 1996 for Maachis and establishing herself as a strong performer.

What is the relationship between hero Nagarjuna and Tabu?

 Actors Nagarjuna and Tabu were once rumoured to be in a relationship for nearly a decade. Even though both of them have remained tight-lipped about the nature of their relationship till now, Nagarjuna had once said that Tabu will always remain his ‘beautiful friend’. In an interview in 2017, Nagarjuna said that his 'face lights' up when Tabu’s name is mentioned

Nagarjuna and Tabu had worked together in two Telugu films--Ninne Pelladatha and Aavida Maa Aavide. Ninne Pelladata (1996) romantic family drama film, produced by Nagarjuna and directed by Krishna Vamsi. The film received the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu that year. Aavida Maa Aavide (1998) is a romantic comedy film written and directed by EVV Satyanarayana. It film also stars Heera Rajagopal.

In an interview with Times of India, Nagarjuna had once spoken about the relationship he shares with Tabu. “Yes, Tabu is a fantastic friend of mine. Our friendship goes way back, since I was 21 or 22 and she was just 16 years old. That’s like almost half a lifetime… About our friendship, whatever is said is less. I have nothing to hide about her. When you mention her name, my face lights up… (laughs). It is as simple as that. Now, when I say things like that, if you want to read into it, then it’s your point of view… To me, she is a beautiful person, and a beautiful friend. She always will be,” he had said.

Nagarjuna’s wife Amala also shares a cordial relationship with Tabu. In an interview with Mumbai Mirror, she said in 2006, “When there are serious issues like the blasts and the flood affecting Mumbai, are people actually wondering about what Amala's best friend is doing in her home? It’s really saddening. Nobody should bother what happens under my roof. I am happy.” In the same interview, Amala added that Tabu stays with them when she comes to Hyderabad.

Currently, Nagarjuna is awaiting the release of the upcoming Telugu film, The Ghost. He has played a key role in Brahmastra, which marks his Bollywood comeback after two decades. Nagarjuna is also all set to host the sixth season of Telugu Bigg Boss which starts streaming on September 4.

some intresting fact’s about Actress Tabu.

Mother : Tabu credits her mother Rizwana - a school teacher- for shaping her personality.

Tabu (born Tabassum) happens to be a doting daughter.

Father : Her father Hashmi was a Pakistani actor ; who migrated to India .

He acted in some known movies - Garam Hawa (classic) and EK Nazar.

Abandoned : Well, he reportedly left his wife and two daughters to marry some one else.

Tabu has never met him again.

Grand parents : Tabu was influenced by her maternal grand parents ; who were known academicians.

Her grand parents were university professors ; who also raised her.

Sister : Tabu debuted in show business because her elder sister Farah Naaz.

She is protective about her elder sister.

Aunt : Tabu is niece of Shabana Azmi .

Friend : Tabu is among the best friends of Ajay Devgn.

Fiancée : For years; Sajid Nadiadwala , a known film producer, was known as fiancée of Tabu.

But then, they parted ways.

Winner : She has won 2 national film awards ; 7 Film fare and Padma Shri - Indian civilian honor.

Hobby : She is a skilled photographer.

Fact : Tabu is an independent woman; who lives on her own terms.