Farida Jalal
Known for Acting · 148 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
Indian Idol
2004
as Self
Comedy Nights with Kapil
2013
as Self
The Great Indian Kapil Show
2024
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
Dekh Bhai Dekh
1993
as Suhasini Deewan
Parchhayee: Ghost Stories By Ruskin Bond
2019
as Dadi Ji
Rishta.com
2010
as Ruchika's Mother
Love Shots
2016
Nadia Khan Show
2006
as Herself
Such is Life
1984
as Ranjit's aunt
Movies (135)
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
1995
as Lajwanti 'Lajjo' Singh
Welcome to the Jungle
2026
as Badi Bi
O'Romeo
2026
as Dadi
Hey Ram
2000
as Kasturba Gandhi
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
2001
as Sayeeda “Daijaan / DJ” Naaz
Aabeer Gulaal
2025
as Nani
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
1998
as Mrs. Khanna
Pinjar
2003
as Mrs. Shyamlal
Aradhana
1969
as Renu
The Great Shamsuddin Family
2025
as Akko
Sar Ankhon Par
1999
Jawaani Jaaneman
2020
as Jazz's Mother
Deewangee
2002
as Mrs. Goyal
Big Brother
2007
as Sitadevi S. Gandhi / Sharma
Anjaane
2000
Moksha: Salvation
2001
Student Of The Year
2012
as Abhimanyu's Grandmother
Aflatoon
1997
as Raja's Mother
Raja Hindustani
1996
as Chachi
The Chess Players
1977
as Nafisa
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke
2001
as Asha Malhotra
Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon
2003
Gopi
1970
as Nandini
Dil To Pagal Hai
1997
as Ajay's mother
Angaara
1996
Garv: Pride and Honour
2004
as Mrs.Dixit
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
2000
as Lily Anthony Rodriques
Lajja
2001
as Mrs. Saroj
Duplicate
1998
as Mrs. Chaudhary
Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty
1975
Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai
1998
as Komal's Mother
Taarzan: The Wonder Car
2004
as Mrs. Chaudhary
Kaash Tum Hote
2014
Bezubaan Ishq
2015
Dil Aashna Hai
1992
as Razia
Bobby
1973
as Alka 'Nikki' Sharma
Batti Gul Meter Chalu
2018
as Lalita's Grandmother
Bichhoo
2000
as Neha Khandelwal
Yeh Jo Mohabbat Hai
2012
Kya Kehna
2000
as Rohini Bakshi
Diljale
1996
as Shyam's mother
Gardish
1993
as Laxmi Sathe
Jaal: The Trap
2003
as Sudha Kaul
Aashayein
2010
as Madhu
Gaja Gamini
2000
as Noorbibi
Ziddi
1997
as Jaya's mother
Alaap
1977
as Sulakshana Gupta
Khoobsurat
1999
as Sudha Chaudhary
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
2000
as Mrs. Oberoi
Dushman Duniya Ka
1996
as Manager of women's shelter
The Legend of Bhagat Singh
2002
as Vidyavati K. Singh
Kal Ki Awaz
1992
as Akbari
Pukar
2000
as Gayetri Rajvansh
Farz hind
2001
as Rukmani Singh
Majboor
1974
as Renu Khanna
Shaadi, Dahej and Gangster
2021
Khauff
2000
as Mrs. Jaidev Singh
Aryan: Unbreakable
2006
as Mrs. Braganza
Laadla
1994
as Gayetri Verma
Soldier
1998
Henna
1991
as Bibi Gul
Yaarana
1981
Ittu Si Baat
2022
as Dadi
Dil Kya Kare
1999
Loafer
1973
as Roopa
Hindustan Ki Kasam
1999
as Mother of Ajay / Raju / Tauheed
Fun2shh... Dudes in the 10th Century
2003
Dharmatma
1975
as Mona
Judaai
1997
as Kaajal's Mother
Krantiveer
1994
as Mrs. Tilak
Veergati
1995
as Parvati
Zubeidaa
2001
as Mammo
Zindagi Zindagi
1972
as Shyama
Abdullah
1980
as Yashoda
Elaan
1994
as Revati Chaudhry
Mammo
1994
as Mammo
Shastra
1996
as Aunty
Mohabbat
1997
as Geetarani M.Kapoor
Love Breakups Zindagi
2011
as Beeji
Bekhudi
1992
as Aunty
Jawab
1995
as Rajeshwar's maidservant
Bundal Baaz
1976
as Malti
Do Jasoos
1975
as Hema Nihalchand
Badhaai Ho Badhaai
2002
Chala Mussaddi - Office Office
2011
as Shanti Tripathi
Khushboo
1975
as Manno
Kuch Tum Kaho Kuch Hum Kahein
2002
as Vishnupratap's wife
Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein
1977
Bandh Honth
1984
Paras
1971
Heera
1973
as Laheriya
Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai
2002
as Mrs. Chaudhary
Loafer
1996
as Janki Kumar
Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai
2003
as Asha 'Jiji'
Rajkumar
1996
as Panna (Dai maa)
Khuda Kasam
2010
as Fatima
Pushpaka Vimana
1987
as Magician's wife
Kaala Sona
1975
as Bela
Ganga Ki Saugand
1978
as Champa
Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa
2000
as Pooja's mother
4 Times Lucky
2011
Love in Vietnam
2025
Naina
1973
Lahoo Ke Do Rang
1997
as Halima
Chambal Ki Kasam
1980
Mahal
1969
as Nurse
Saat Rang Ke Sapne
1998
as Yashoda
Dulaara
1994
as Mrs. Florence Joyner
Achanak
1973
as Nurse Radha
Jurmana
1979
as Laila
Taqdeer
1967
Uljhan
1975
Baharon Ki Manzil
1968
as Nalini S.S. Roy
Devi
1970
Sargoshiyan
2017
Barsaat
2005
as Kajal's grandmother
Salaakhen
1998
as Gayetri S. Agnihotri
Aakraman
1975
as Asha
Lagan
1971
as Durga
Kaali Topi Lal Rumaal
2000
as Shalu's Mom
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 148 credits spanning from 1964 to 2026, Farida Jalal has appeared in 135 films and 13 TV shows.
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Most Popular Farida Jalal Movies
- Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) — as Lajwanti 'Lajjo' Singh
- Welcome to the Jungle (2026) — as Badi Bi
- O'Romeo (2026) — as Dadi
- Hey Ram (2000) — as Kasturba Gandhi
- Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001) — as Sayeeda “Daijaan / DJ” Naaz
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