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
- 2024 · Heeramandi as Qudsia Begum
- 2022 · Ittu Si Baat as Dadi
- 2021 · Shaadi, Dahej and Gangster as
- 2012 · Yeh Jo Mohabbat Hai as
- 2011 · Love Breakups Zindagi as Beeji
- 2011 · 4 Times Lucky as
- 2003 · Fun2shh... Dudes in the 10th Century as
- 2003 · Jaal: The Trap as Sudha Kaul
- 2002 · Badhaai Ho Badhaai as
- 2000 · Gaja Gamini as Noorbibi
- 2000 · Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa as Pooja's mother
- 2000 · Bichhoo as
- 2000 · Anjaane as
- 1999 · Sar Ankhon Par as
- 1999 · Dil Kya Kare as
- 1998 · Kabhi Na Kabhi as
- 1997 · Lahoo Ke Do Rang as
- 1995 · Veergati as Parvati
- 1995 · Jawab as Rajeshwar's maidservant
- 1994 · Mammo as Mammo
- 1994 · Elaan as Revati Chaudhry
- 1993 · Gardish as Laxmi Sathe
- 1992 · Kal Ki Awaz as Akbari
- 1991 · Henna as Bibi Gul
- 1980 · Abdullah as Yashoda
- 1979 · Jurmana as Laila
- 1977 · Alaap as Sulakshana Gupta
- 1975 · Do Jasoos as Hema Nihalchand
- 1975 · Dharmatma as Mona
- 1974 · Majboor as Renu Khanna
- 1974 · Naya Din Nai Raat as
- 1973 · Heera as Laheriya
- 1971 · Khoj as
- 1969 · Aradhana as Renu
- Future · Pashmeena as Naani
- 2026 · O'Romeo as
- 2025 · The Great Shamsuddin Family as
- 2025 · Love in Vietnam as
- 2021 · Lines as as Fatima Bibi
- 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
- 2017 · Sargoshiyan as
- 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 · Raqt: A Psycho Thriller as Maria
- 2013 · Comedy Nights with Kapil as Self
- 2012 · Student Of The Year as Abhimanyu's Grandmother
- 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 · 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 · 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
- 1999 · Khoobsurat as Sudha Chaudhary
- 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 · Diljale as Shyam's mother
- 1996 · Dushman Duniya Ka as Manager of women's shelter
- 1996 · Loafer as Janki Kumar
- 1996 · Rajkumar as Panna (Dai maa)
- 1996 · Angaara as
- 1995 · Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge as Lajwanti 'Lajjo' Singh
- 1994 · Krantiveer as Mrs. Tilak
- 1994 · Laadla as Gayetri Verma
- 1994 · Dulaara as Mrs. Florence Joyner
- 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)
- 1980 · Chambal Ki Kasam as
- 1978 · Ganga Ki Saugand as Champa
- 1977 · Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein as
- 1977 · Charandas as Valesia
- 1977 · The Chess Players as Nafisa
- 1977 · Kasam Khoon Ki as
- 1976 · Bundal Baaz as Malti
- 1976 · Koi Jeeta Koi Haara as
- 1975 · Kaala Sona as Bela
- 1975 · Uljhan as
- 1975 · Aakraman as Asha
- 1975 · Khushboo as Manno
- 1975 · Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty as
- 1973 · Bobby as Alka 'Nikki' Sharma
- 1973 · Naina as
- 1973 · Loafer as Roopa
- 1973 · Raja Rani as Anita
- 1973 · Achanak as Nurse Radha
- 1972 · Rivaaj as Renu
- 1972 · Zindagi Zindagi as Shyama
- 1971 · Paras as
- 1971 · Lagan as Durga
- 1970 · Devi as
- 1970 · Gopi as
- 1969 · Mahal as Nurse
- 1968 · Baharon Ki Manzil as
- 1967 · Taqdeer as
- 1964 · Jahan Ara as