Farida Jalal
Known for Acting · 147 credits
- Born
- 1949-03-14 (age 77)
- Place of birth
- Bombay, India [now Mumbai]
- Also known as
- फरीदा ज़लाल · Farida Jalaal · فریدا جلال
Biography
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
TV Shows (13)
The Kapil Sharma Show
2016
as Self
Comedy Nights with Kapil
2013
as Self
The Great Indian Kapil Show
2024
as Self
Indian Idol
2004
as Self
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
2002
as Herself
Heeramandi
2024
as Qudsia Begum
Shararat - Thoda Jaadu, Thodi Nazaakat
2003
as Sushma "Nani" Malhotra
Such is Life
1984
as Ranjit's aunt
Nadia Khan Show
2006
as Herself
Parchhayee: Ghost Stories By Ruskin Bond
2019
as Dadi Ji
Dekh Bhai Dekh
1993
as Suhasini Deewan
Love Shots
2016
Rishta.com
2010
as Ruchika's Mother
Movies (134)
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
1995
as Lajwanti 'Lajjo' Singh
O'Romeo
2026
as Dadi
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
2001
as Sayeeda “Daijaan / DJ” Naaz
Welcome to the Jungle
2026
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
1998
as Mrs. Khanna
Student Of The Year
2012
as Abhimanyu's Grandmother
Dil To Pagal Hai
1997
as Ajay's mother
Raja Hindustani
1996
as Chachi
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
2000
as Lily Anthony Rodriques
Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai
1998
as Komal's Mother
Taarzan: The Wonder Car
2004
as Mrs. Chaudhary
The Great Shamsuddin Family
2025
as Akko
Batti Gul Meter Chalu
2018
as Lalita's Grandmother
Bezubaan Ishq
2015
Diljale
1996
as Shyam's mother
Majboor
1974
as Renu Khanna
Duplicate
1998
as Mrs. Chaudhary
Ziddi
1997
as Jaya's mother
Aradhana
1969
as Renu
Jawaani Jaaneman
2020
as Jazz's Mother
The Legend of Bhagat Singh
2002
as Vidyavati K. Singh
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke
2001
as Asha Malhotra
Bobby
1973
as Alka 'Nikki' Sharma
Shastra
1996
as Aunty
Big Brother
2007
as Sitadevi S. Gandhi / Sharma
Pukar
2000
as Gayetri Rajvansh
Deewangee
2002
as Mrs. Goyal
Kya Kehna
2000
as Rohini Bakshi
Jurmana
1979
as Laila
Jaal: The Trap
2003
as Sudha Kaul
Elaan
1994
as Revati Chaudhry
Aflatoon
1997
as Raja's Mother
Pinjar
2003
as Mrs. Shyamlal
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
2000
as Mrs. Oberoi
Gardish
1993
as Laxmi Sathe
The Chess Players
1977
as Nafisa
Gaja Gamini
2000
as Noorbibi
Hindustan Ki Kasam
1999
as Mother of Ajay / Raju / Tauheed
Salaakhen
1998
as Gayetri S. Agnihotri
Judaai
1997
as Kaajal's Mother
Farz
2001
as Rukmani Singh
Mohabbat
1997
as Geetarani M.Kapoor
Lajja
2001
as Mrs. Saroj
Dil Kya Kare
1999
Naina
1973
Alaap
1977
as Sulakshana Gupta
Zubeidaa
2001
as Mammo
Bichhoo
2000
as Neha Khandelwal
Raja Rani
1973
as Anita
Dushman Duniya Ka
1996
as Manager of women's shelter
Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai
2003
as Asha 'Jiji'
Khushboo
1975
as Manno
Hey Ram
2000
as Kasturba Gandhi
Dil Aashna Hai
1992
as Razia
Mahal
1969
as Nurse
Baharon Ki Manzil
1968
as Nalini S.S. Roy
Loafer
1973
as Roopa
Henna
1991
as Bibi Gul
Aryan: Unbreakable
2006
as Mrs. Braganza
Garv: Pride and Honour
2004
as Mrs.Dixit
Gopi
1970
as Nandini
Aakraman
1975
as Asha
Krantiveer
1994
as Mrs. Tilak
Khoobsurat
1999
as Sudha Chaudhary
Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai
2002
as Mrs. Chaudhary
Abdullah
1980
as Yashoda
Rajkumar
1996
as Panna (Dai maa)
Sargoshiyan
2017
Soldier
1998
Shaadi, Dahej and Gangster
2021
Barsaat
2005
as Kajal's grandmother
Kaala Sona
1975
as Bela
Angaara
1996
Love Breakups Zindagi
2011
as Beeji
Yaarana
1981
Veergati
1995
as Parvati
Loafer
1996
as Janki Kumar
Pushpaka Vimana
1987
as Magician's wife
Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa
2000
as Pooja's mother
Lahoo Ke Do Rang
1997
as Halima
Bekhudi
1992
as Aunty
Laadla
1994
as Gayetri Verma
Taqdeer
1967
Khuda Kasam
2010
as Fatima
Dulaara
1994
as Mrs. Florence Joyner
Ittu Si Baat
2022
as Dadi
Bundal Baaz
1976
as Malti
Khauff
2000
as Mrs. Jaidev Singh
Do Jasoos
1975
as Hema Nihalchand
Charandas
1977
as Valesia
Sar Ankhon Par
1999
Jawab
1995
as Rajeshwar's maidservant
Ganga Ki Saugand
1978
as Champa
Kaali Topi Lal Rumaal
2000
as Shalu's Mom
Kuch Tum Kaho Kuch Hum Kahein
2002
as Vishnupratap's wife
Jahan Ara
1964
Achanak
1973
as Nurse Radha
Badhaai Ho Badhaai
2002
Dharmatma
1975
as Mona
Rivaaj
1972
as Renu
Mammo
1994
as Mammo
Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein
1977
Aashayein
2010
as Madhu
Mangal Pandey
1983
as Deepa R. Pandey
Kasam Khoon Ki
1977
Fun2shh... Dudes in the 10th Century
2003
Bandh Honth
1984
Abir Gulaal
2025
as Nani
Kal Ki Awaz
1992
as Akbari
Khoj
1971
Zindagi Zindagi
1972
as Shyama
Jwaala Daaku
1981
as Sita (Jwala's sister-in-law)
Lines
2021
as as Fatima Bibi
Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty
1975
Paras
1971
Devi
1970
Saat Rang Ke Sapne
1998
as Yashoda
Chala Mussaddi - Office Office
2011
as Shanti Tripathi
Koi Jeeta Koi Haara
1976
Yeh Jo Mohabbat Hai
2012
About Farida Jalal
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 1970… With 147 credits spanning from 1964 to 2026, Farida Jalal has appeared in 134 films and 13 TV shows.
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Most Popular Farida Jalal Movies
- Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) — as Lajwanti 'Lajjo' Singh
- O'Romeo (2026) — as Dadi
- Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001) — as Sayeeda “Daijaan / DJ” Naaz
- Welcome to the Jungle (2026)
- Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998) — as Mrs. Khanna
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