What films did Tabassum appear in?
She starred in films like Mera Suhaag (1947), Manjhdhar (1947) and Bari Behen (1949). In the later years, Tabassum featured in films such as Sargam, Sangram, Deedar and Baiju Bawra. She also had a brief role in the 1960 historical drama Mughal-e-Azam, starring Prithviraj Kapoor, Dilip Kumar and Madhubala.
Pay last respects to veteran actress Tabassum Govil.
It was a sea of humanity at the Tabassum Govil Prayer Meet, as family, friends and colleagues of the veteran actress came together to pay their last respects. Among those present were Moushumi Chatterjee, Farah Khan, Jaaved Jaffrey and many others from the film and television industry.
Tabassum Govil was a much loved and respected figure in the industry, and her untimely death has left a void that will be difficult to fill. She was a talented actress and a kind-hearted human being, who always had a smile on her face.
The prayer meet was a fitting tribute to her life and work, and her loved ones will cherish the memories of her always.
Tabassum Govil Prayer Meet: Moushumi Chatterjee, Farah Khan, Jaaved Jaffrey and others pay last respects to veteran actress
The death of actress Tabassum Govil on 13th September came as a shock to the film industry. She was 76. The news of her demise was shared by her son Jaaved Jaffrey on social media.
A prayer meet was held in Mumbai on Sunday in memory of the late actress. Tabassum Govil’s close friends and colleagues from the industry including Moushumi Chatterjee, Farah Khan, Jaaved Jaffrey and others were in attendance.
Moushumi Chatterjee, who worked with Tabassum Govil in films like ‘Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani’ and ‘Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania’, was among the first to arrive at the venue. She was seen consoling Jaaved Jaffrey.
Farah Khan, who has worked with Jaaved Jaffrey in several films, also arrived to pay her last respects.
Others who were present at the prayer meet included Anupam Kher, Rakesh Roshan, Bipasha Basu, Abbas-Mustan, Sajid Khan, and Sajid Nadiadwala.
The industry veterans remembered Tabassum Govil as a warm and loving person. They also shared fond memories of working with her.
Tabassum Govil was a popular face in Hindi and Bengali films. She made her debut in the Bengali film ‘Bhranti Bilash’ in 1965. She went on to work in films like ‘Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani’, ‘Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania’, ‘Nadiya Ke Paar’, ‘Dosti’, ‘Namak Haraam’ and ‘Chor Machaaye Shor’.
She was also a popular TV actress and was seen in shows like ‘Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki’, ‘Dekh Bhai Dekh’ and ‘ Khote Sikkey’.
Tabassum Govil was a recipient of the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award of India, in 2015.
We extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Tabassum Govil.