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 · The Great Shamsuddin Family as
- 2025 · Abir Gulaal as Nani
- 2021 · Shaadi, Dahej and Gangster as
- 2012 · Yeh Jo Mohabbat Hai as
- 2010 · Aashayein as Madhu
- 2007 · Big Brother as Sitadevi S. Gandhi / Sharma
- 2005 · Barsaat as Kajal's grandmother
- 2003 · Pinjar as Mrs. Shyamlal
- 2001 · Moksha: Salvation as
- 2000 · Kya Kehna as Rohini Bakshi
- 2000 · Khauff as Mrs. Jaidev Singh
- 1999 · Khoobsurat as Sudha Chaudhary
- 1998 · Salaakhen as Gayetri S. Agnihotri
- 1996 · Diljale as Shyam's mother
- 1996 · Rajkumar as Panna (Dai maa)
- 1995 · Jawab as Rajeshwar's maidservant
- 1994 · Dulaara as Mrs. Florence Joyner
- 1992 · Bekhudi as Aunty
- 1991 · Henna as Bibi Gul
- 1983 · Mangal Pandey as Deepa R. Pandey
- 1981 · Yaarana as
- 1978 · Ganga Ki Saugand as Champa
- 1975 · Do Jasoos as Hema Nihalchand
- 1975 · Kaala Sona as Bela
- 1975 · Uljhan as
- 1975 · Aakraman as Asha
- 1975 · Khushboo as Manno
- 1973 · Bobby as Alka 'Nikki' Sharma
- 1973 · Naina as
- 1973 · Heera as Laheriya
- 1971 · Paras as
- 1971 · Khoj as
- 1970 · Devi as
- 1970 · Gopi as
- 1968 · Baharon Ki Manzil as
- 1964 · Jahan Ara as
- Future · Pashmeena as Naani
- 2026 · O'Romeo as
- 2025 · Love in Vietnam as
- 2024 · Heeramandi as Qudsia Begum
- 2022 · Ittu Si Baat as Dadi
- 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
- 2011 · Love Breakups Zindagi as Beeji
- 2011 · Chala Mussaddi - Office Office as Shanti Tripathi
- 2011 · 4 Times Lucky as
- 2010 · Khuda Kasam as Fatima
- 2006 · Aryan: Unbreakable as Mrs. Braganza
- 2006 · Nadia Khan Show as Herself
- 2004 · Taarzan: The Wonder Car as Mrs. Chaudhary
- 2004 · Garv: Pride and Honour as Mrs.Dixit
- 2003 · Fun2shh... Dudes in the 10th Century as
- 2003 · Jaal: The Trap as Sudha Kaul
- 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 · Lajja as Mrs. Saroj
- 2001 · Chori Chori Chupke Chupke as Asha Malhotra
- 2001 · Zubeidaa as Mammo
- 2001 · Farz as Rukmani Singh
- 2000 · Gaja Gamini as Noorbibi
- 2000 · Kaali Topi Lal Rumaal as Shalu's Mom
- 2000 · Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa as Pooja's mother
- 2000 · Bichhoo as
- 2000 · Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge as Mrs. Oberoi
- 2000 · Hey Ram as Kasturba Gandhi
- 2000 · Pukar as Gayetri Rajvansh
- 2000 · Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai as Lily Anthony Rodriques
- 2000 · Anjaane as
- 1999 · Sar Ankhon Par as
- 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 · 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 · Lahoo Ke Do Rang as
- 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 · Loafer as Janki Kumar
- 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 · Elaan as Revati Chaudhry
- 1993 · Gardish as Laxmi Sathe
- 1993 · Dekh Bhai Dekh as Suhasini Deewan
- 1992 · Dil Aashna Hai as Razia
- 1992 · Kal Ki Awaz as Akbari
- 1987 · Pushpaka Vimana as Magician's wife
- 1984 · Bandh Honth as
- 1981 · Jwaala Daaku as Sita (Jwala's sister-in-law)
- 1980 · Chambal Ki Kasam as
- 1980 · Abdullah as Yashoda
- 1979 · Jurmana as Laila
- 1977 · Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein as
- 1977 · Charandas as Valesia
- 1977 · The Chess Players as Nafisa
- 1977 · Alaap as Sulakshana Gupta
- 1977 · Kasam Khoon Ki as
- 1976 · Bundal Baaz as Malti
- 1976 · Koi Jeeta Koi Haara as
- 1975 · Dharmatma as Mona
- 1975 · Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty as
- 1974 · Majboor as Renu Khanna
- 1974 · Naya Din Nai Raat 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 · Lagan as Durga
- 1969 · Aradhana as Renu
- 1969 · Mahal as Nurse
- 1967 · Taqdeer as