Farida Jalal
March 14, 1949 (76 years old) in Bombay, India [now Mumbai]
Farida Jalal (née Sami; born March 14, 1949) is an Indian actress active in Hindi cinema and television. In a career spanning nearly half a century, she has acted in over 200 films, and has received accolades such as four Filmfare Awards, two Bengal Film Journalists Association Awards, a Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance, and the Best Actress Award at the 2012 Harlem International Film Festival. Jalal started her career in film as a teenager and went on to play leading and supporting roles in numerous motion pictures through the 1970s and early 80s. Later, she established herself as a household name for portraying motherly roles in the 1990s and the early 2000s. Since then, she successfully transitioned to television and appeared in numerous shows, including sitcoms, soap operas, and Netflix originals.
Known For
Credits
- 2025 · Abir Gulaal as Nani
- 2022 · Ittu Si Baat as Dadi
- 2021 · Shaadi, Dahej and Gangster as
- 2021 · Lines as as Fatima Bibi
- 2017 · Sargoshiyan as
- 2013 · Raqt: A Psycho Thriller as Maria
- 2011 · 4 Times Lucky as
- 2003 · Fun2shh... Dudes in the 10th Century as
- 2003 · Jaal: The Trap as Sudha Kaul
- 2000 · Gaja Gamini as Noorbibi
- 1999 · Sar Ankhon Par as
- 1997 · Lahoo Ke Do Rang as
- 1996 · Diljale as Shyam's mother
- 1996 · Loafer as Janki Kumar
- 1995 · Jawab as Rajeshwar's maidservant
- 1994 · Elaan as Revati Chaudhry
- 1992 · Kal Ki Awaz as Akbari
- 1991 · Henna as Bibi Gul
- 1980 · Chambal Ki Kasam as
- 1980 · Abdullah as Yashoda
- 1979 · Jurmana as Laila
- 1978 · Ganga Ki Saugand as Champa
- 1977 · Kasam Khoon Ki as
- 1976 · Koi Jeeta Koi Haara as
- 1975 · Dharmatma as Mona
- 1975 · Aakraman as Asha
- 1974 · Majboor as Renu Khanna
- 1973 · Bobby as Alka 'Nikki' Sharma
- 1973 · Naina as
- 1973 · Heera as Laheriya
- 1973 · Achanak as Nurse Radha
- 1970 · Gopi as
- 1969 · Aradhana as Renu
- 1968 · Baharon Ki Manzil as
- Future · Pashmeena as Naani
- 2026 · O'Romeo as
- 2025 · The Great Shamsuddin Family as
- 2025 · Love in Vietnam as
- 2024 · Heeramandi as Qudsia Begum
- 2019 · Parchhayee: Ghost Stories By Ruskin Bond as Ricky's Dadi
- 2018 · Batti Gul Meter Chalu as Lalita's Grandmother
- 2017 · I'm Not a Terrorist as Zabira
- 2016 · The Kapil Sharma Show as Herself
- 2016 · Love Shots as
- 2015 · Bezubaan Ishq as
- 2014 · Kaash Tum Hote as
- 2014 · A Gran Plan as Satvinder Kaur Bedi
- 2013 · Comedy Nights with Kapil as Self
- 2012 · Student Of The Year as Abhimanyu's Grandmother
- 2012 · Yeh Jo Mohabbat Hai as
- 2011 · Love Breakups Zindagi as Beeji
- 2010 · Khuda Kasam as Fatima
- 2010 · Aashayein as Madhu
- 2007 · Big Brother as Sitadevi S. Gandhi / Sharma
- 2006 · Aryan: Unbreakable as Mrs. Braganza
- 2006 · Nadia Khan Show as Herself
- 2005 · Barsaat as Kajal's grandmother
- 2004 · Taarzan: The Wonder Car as Mrs. Chaudhary
- 2004 · Garv: Pride and Honour as Mrs.Dixit
- 2003 · Pinjar as Mrs. Shyamlal
- 2003 · Shararat - Thoda Jaadu, Thodi Nazaakat as Sushma "Nani" Malhotra
- 2003 · Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai as Asha 'Jiji'
- 2002 · Badhaai Ho Badhaai as
- 2002 · Deewangee as Mrs. Goyal
- 2002 · Kuch Tum Kaho Kuch Hum Kahein as Vishnupratap's wife
- 2002 · The Legend of Bhagat Singh as Vidyavati K. Singh
- 2002 · Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai as Mrs. Chaudhary
- 2002 · Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai as Herself
- 2001 · Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham as Sayeeda “Daijaan / DJ” Naaz
- 2001 · Moksha: Salvation as
- 2001 · Lajja as Mrs. Saroj
- 2001 · Chori Chori Chupke Chupke as Asha Malhotra
- 2001 · Zubeidaa as Mammo
- 2001 · Farz as Rukmani Singh
- 2000 · Kaali Topi Lal Rumaal as Shalu's Mom
- 2000 · Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa as Pooja's mother
- 2000 · Bichhoo as
- 2000 · Kya Kehna as Rohini Bakshi
- 2000 · Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge as Mrs. Oberoi
- 2000 · Khauff as Mrs. Jaidev Singh
- 2000 · Hey Ram as Kasturba Gandhi
- 2000 · Pukar as Gayetri Rajvansh
- 2000 · Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai as Lily Anthony Rodriques
- 2000 · Anjaane as
- 1999 · Khoobsurat as Sudha Chaudhary
- 1999 · Dil Kya Kare as
- 1999 · Hindustan Ki Kasam as Mother of Ajay / Raju / Tauheed
- 1998 · Kuch Kuch Hota Hai as Mrs. Khanna
- 1998 · Soldier as
- 1998 · Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai as Komal's Mother
- 1998 · Duplicate as Mrs. Chaudhary
- 1998 · Salaakhen as Gayetri S. Agnihotri
- 1998 · Saat Rang Ke Sapne as Yashoda
- 1997 · Aflatoon as Raja's Mother
- 1997 · Dil To Pagal Hai as Ajay's mother
- 1997 · Mohabbat as Geetarani M.Kapoor
- 1997 · Ghar Jamai as
- 1997 · Ziddi as Jaya's mother
- 1997 · Judaai as Kaajal's Mother
- 1996 · Raja Hindustani as Chachi
- 1996 · Shastra as Aunty
- 1996 · Dushman Duniya Ka as Manager of women's shelter
- 1996 · Rajkumar as Panna (Dai maa)
- 1996 · Angaara as
- 1995 · Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge as Lajwanti 'Lajjo' Singh
- 1995 · Veergati as Parvati
- 1994 · Krantiveer as Mrs. Tilak
- 1994 · Mammo as Mammo
- 1994 · Laadla as Gayetri Verma
- 1994 · Dulaara as Mrs. Florence Joyner
- 1993 · Gardish as Laxmi Sathe
- 1993 · Dekh Bhai Dekh as Suhasini Deewan
- 1992 · Dil Aashna Hai as Razia
- 1992 · Bekhudi as Aunty
- 1987 · Pushpaka Vimana as Magician's wife
- 1984 · Bandh Honth as
- 1983 · Mangal Pandey as Deepa R. Pandey
- 1981 · Yaarana as
- 1981 · Jwaala Daaku as Sita (Jwala's sister-in-law)
- 1977 · Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein as
- 1977 · Charandas as Valesia
- 1977 · The Chess Players as Nafisa
- 1977 · Alaap as Sulakshana Gupta
- 1976 · Bundal Baaz as Malti
- 1975 · Do Jasoos as Hema Nihalchand
- 1975 · Kaala Sona as Bela
- 1975 · Uljhan as
- 1975 · Khushboo as Manno
- 1975 · Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty as
- 1974 · Naya Din Nai Raat as
- 1973 · Loafer as Roopa
- 1973 · Raja Rani as Anita
- 1972 · Rivaaj as Renu
- 1972 · Zindagi Zindagi as Shyama
- 1971 · Paras as
- 1971 · Khoj as
- 1971 · Lagan as Durga
- 1970 · Devi as
- 1969 · Mahal as Nurse
- 1967 · Taqdeer as
- 1964 · Jahan Ara as