Tabu brought out the raw emotion and trauma of Mumtaz in Chandni Bar, and the results were there for all to see.

Although it was rumored that Tabu visited beer bars and observed bar girls, the actress herself denies the reports.

Initially, Tabu's decision to accept a film by a newcomer -- with a non-starter like Trishakti to his name -- was treated with scepticism. But Tabu went ahead and took the risk. It paid off.