Tabu is known as one of the best actresses in Hindi cinema, having won several awards and critical acclaim, including a National Award. Tabu won the Best Actress award for Gulzar’s 1996 film Maachis. At that time, Sonali Kulkarni She is also a contender for this award for her critically acclaimed performance in Amol Palekar’s Daayra. In a recent interview, Sonali admitted to feeling jealous and angry when Tabu won. Tabu won her first National Award for Best Actress in 1997 for “Maachis”, a milestone that marked her transformation from being primarily known as a commercial star with films such as “Coolie No. 1” (1991) and “Jeet” (1996) to becoming one of the finest actors in Indian cinema.“Every year, my film was considered the best film in the final rounds of the National Awards. Year after year, I was disappointed. That’s when I really wanted to win the National Award. I won other awards, but what you don’t get is what you crave the most,” she explained in an interview with Screen. Recalling Tabu’s reaction after her win, Sonali said she tried to rationalize the result by telling her, “She’s from this industry! That’s a very famous line,” referring to Tabu being the veteran actor’s niece. Shabana Azmi. She admits, “I felt so angry and jealous of Tabu that I ended up going to see Maachis. When I watched her movies, it helped me deal with my insecurities or despair.”However, viewing Tabu’s work proved to be a turning point. Far from sparking resentment, the performance left a deep impression on her.She found Tabu’s performance in Maachis “so smooth” and calming to her. “Her performance not only brought me joy but was so commanding and helped me accept my own life and abilities.” When I watched Tabu’s many films, including ‘Maachis’, ‘Astitva’ (2000) and ‘Chandni Bar’ (2001), I fell in love with her every time,” added the actor.Over time, Sonali says her obsession with winning a National Award faded away as her understanding of acting evolved.“In the early days of your career, you want to express all your emotions intensely. You don’t know what subtlety is. Now I understand what subtlety is and what the difference is between theatrical acting and film acting. So, I have no complaints now. I have accepted myself, more than anything else,” Sonali said.The actor also revealed that Tabu isn’t the only contemporary she envies. She admitted that she felt jealous after Nandita Das was cast in the 2002 Tamil film Kannathil Muthamittal by Mani Ratnam. Ironically, it was Mani Ratnam who recommended Sonali for her Tamil debut May Maadham (1994), but the acclaimed filmmaker never cast her in any of his own directorial projects. Tabu, on the other hand, worked with him in the critically acclaimed political drama Iruvar (1997).Sonali was finally recognized with the National Award in 2002 and was awarded the Special Jury Prize Kranti Karnad‘Chaitra’, a Marathi short film. Today, however, her ambitions have changed. Rather than chasing glory, she hopes to one day share screen space with actors she once envied.“I really hope so. Tabu and Ash collaborated in Kandukondain Kandukondain. Lovely songs and wonderful performances,” Sonali said, referring to Rajiv Menon’s 2000 Tamil romantic musical. Sonali later shared screen space with Aishwarya Rai exist Gurinder ChadhaThe 2004 movie Bride and Prejudice.
