She is a Gulzar fan and wasted no time grabbing the chance to work with him in Maachis, on aunt Shabana Azmi's insistence.

Apparently, after every good shot Tabu gave, the veteran director would congratulate her with a toffee.

Working with Gulzar turned out an enriching experience for Tabu both professionally as well as personally -- not only was Maachis a success, it also fetched her the coveted National Award.