Amidst the triumph of Crew, esteemed luminary Tabu garners further acclaim by enlisting in the lineup of the Hollywood saga Dune: Prophecy. Assuming a pivotal character in this narrative, which serves as a precursor to the 2021 cinematic rendition Dune by Denis Villeneuve featuring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya.
Initially christened Dune: The Sisterhood in 2019, the series draws from the tome Sisterhood of Dune penned by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. Within Dune: Prophecy, situated a millennium prior to the ascension of Paul Atreides, Tabu embodies Sister Francesca. Her portrayal epitomizes resilience, intellect, and allure, coupled with a romantic history entwined with the Emperor, introducing an element of upheaval upon her return to the palace.
A laureate of two National Awards, Tabu graces the screen alongside an ensemble cast including Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, among others. The journey to production has been tumultuous, marked by shifts in leadership culminating in a reboot in 2023, now under the stewardship of Alison Schapker.
Renowned for her contributions to both Indian and Western cinema, Tabu attained international recognition through her performances in Mira Nair’s The Namesake in 2006 and Ang Lee’s directorial opus Life of Pi in 2012.
In the realm of Indian cinema, she reunites with Ajay Devgn for Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha, a melodic saga spanning epochs. The collaborative synergy between Ajay and Tabu, a testament to their shared history of success, is poised to captivate audiences anew in this forthcoming cinematic venture, slated for a July release.