What could be the possible reason for Tabu`s sudden disappearance from the scene? The National Award winning actress has precisely two films on hand - M F Husain`s Meenaxi and Sanjoy Roy`s Sarhad Paar - and contrary to popular belief, she has no films with Shyam Benegal, despite aunt Shabana Azmi`s best persuasive tactics, or with "philosopher and friend", Mahesh Manjrekar.?

If her fans are already writing her off, wait till you hear the real story. She has been practicing yogabhayas, doing meditation, reading voraciously, writing poems and "chilling out" with her family. All those who`ve seen her lately swear that Tabu has never looked better.But will all this help in the long run? There is reason to believe it will. She has already landed a role in Madhur Bhandarkar`s Police Force, also starring the Big B, Akshay Kumar, Jackie Shroff and debutante Neha Dhupia. "It`s a special role written with her in mind," confirms Bhandarkar.

Not only this, when asked about her future projects, she has an enigmatic smile that suggests, "Wait till you hear the next." Don`t we know that your godfather Gulzar, close friend Meghna and well wisher and fan, Aruna Raje have yet to announce their films. So it`s only with good associates that the lady wants to work with, right?