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 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
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Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
1995
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Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
2001
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Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
1998
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Student Of The Year
2012
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Dil To Pagal Hai
1997
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Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
2000
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Duplicate
1998
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Chori Chori Chupke Chupke
2001
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The Legend of Bhagat Singh
2002
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Raja Hindustani
1996
Acting
2026
O' Romeo
as Dadi
2025
Abir Gulaal
as Nani
2025
Love in Vietnam
2025
The Great Shamsuddin Family
as Akko
2022
Ittu Si Baat
as Dadi
2021
Shaadi, Dahej and Gangster
2021
Lines
as as Fatima Bibi
2019
Parchhayee: Ghost Stories By Ruskin Bond
as Dadi Ji
(1 episode)
2018
Batti Gul Meter Chalu
as Lalita's Grandmother
2017
Sargoshiyan
2017
I'm Not a Terrorist
as Zabira
2016
Love Shots
2015
Bezubaan Ishq
2014
Kaash Tum Hote
2014
A Gran Plan
as Satvinder Kaur Bedi
2013
Raqt: A Psycho Thriller
as Maria
2013
Comedy Nights with Kapil
as Self
(1 episode)
2012
Student Of The Year
as Abhimanyu's Grandmother
2012
Yeh Jo Mohabbat Hai
2011
4 Times Lucky
2011
Love Breakups Zindagi
as Beeji
2011
Chala Mussaddi - Office Office
as Shanti Tripathi
2010
Aashayein
as Madhu
2010
Khuda Kasam
as Fatima
2010
Rishta.com
as Ruchika's Mother
(26 episodes)
2007
Big Brother
as Sitadevi S. Gandhi / Sharma
2006
Aryan: Unbreakable
as Mrs. Braganza
2006
Nadia Khan Show
as Herself
(1 episode)
2005
Barsaat
as Kajal's grandmother
2004
Garv: Pride and Honour
as Mrs.Dixit
2004
Taarzan: The Wonder Car
as Mrs. Chaudhary
2003
Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai
as Asha 'Jiji'
2003
Jaal: The Trap
as Sudha Kaul
2003
Pinjar
as Mrs. Shyamlal
2003
Fun2shh... Dudes in the 10th Century
2003
Shararat - Thoda Jaadu, Thodi Nazaakat
as Sushma "Nani" Malhotra
(192 episodes)
2002
The Legend of Bhagat Singh
as Vidyavati K. Singh
2002
Deewangee
as Mrs. Goyal
2002
Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai
as Mrs. Chaudhary
2002
Kuch Tum Kaho Kuch Hum Kahein
as Vishnupratap's wife
2002
Badhaai Ho Badhaai
2002
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
as Herself
(1 episode)
2001
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
as Sayeeda “Daijaan / DJ” Naaz
2001
Lajja
as Mrs. Saroj
2001
Zubeidaa
as Mammo
2001
Farz
as Rukmani Singh
2001
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke
as Asha Malhotra
2001
Moksha: Salvation
2000
Kaali Topi Lal Rumaal
as Shalu's Mom
2000
Khauff
as Mrs. Jaidev Singh
2000
Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa
as Pooja's mother
2000
Anjaane
2000
Hey Ram
as Kasturba Gandhi
2000
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
as Lily Anthony Rodriques
2000
Pukar
as Gayetri Rajvansh
2000
Gaja Gamini
as Noorbibi
2000
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
as Mrs. Oberoi
2000
Bichhoo
as Neha Khandelwal
2000
Kya Kehna
as Rohini Bakshi
1999
Khoobsurat
as Sudha Chaudhary
1999
Sar Ankhon Par
1999
Hindustan Ki Kasam
as Mother of Ajay / Raju / Tauheed
1999
Dil Kya Kare
1998
Soldier
1998
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
as Mrs. Khanna
1998
Saat Rang Ke Sapne
as Yashoda
1998
Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai
as Komal's Mother
1998
Salaakhen
as Gayetri S. Agnihotri
1998
Duplicate
as Mrs. Chaudhary
1997
Judaai
as Kaajal's Mother
1997
Ziddi
as Jaya's mother
1997
Aflatoon
as Raja's Mother
1997
Dil To Pagal Hai
as Ajay's mother
1997
Lahoo Ke Do Rang
1997
Mohabbat
as Geetarani M.Kapoor
1996
Shastra
as Aunty
1996
Loafer
as Janki Kumar
1996
Raja Hindustani
as Chachi
1996
Dushman Duniya Ka
as Manager of women's shelter
1996
Rajkumar
as Panna (Dai maa)
1996
Diljale
as Shyam's mother
1996
Angaara
1995
Veergati
as Parvati
1995
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
as Lajwanti 'Lajjo' Singh
1995
Jawab
as Rajeshwar's maidservant
1994
Elaan
as Revati Chaudhry
1994
Krantiveer
as Mrs. Tilak
1994
Laadla
as Gayetri Verma
1994
Mammo
as Mammo
1994
Dulaara
as Mrs. Florence Joyner
1993
Gardish
as Laxmi Sathe
1993
Dekh Bhai Dekh
as Suhasini Deewan
(66 episodes)
1992
Kal Ki Awaz
as Akbari
1992
Dil Aashna Hai
as Razia
1992
Bekhudi
as Aunty
1991
Henna
as Bibi Gul
1987
Pushpaka Vimana
as Magician's wife
1984
Bandh Honth
1984
Such is Life
as Ranjit's aunt
(24 episodes)
1983
Mangal Pandey
as Deepa R. Pandey
1981
Jwaala Daaku
as Sita (Jwala's sister-in-law)
1981
Yaarana
1980
Abdullah
as Yashoda
1980
Chambal Ki Kasam
1979
Jurmana
as Laila
1978
Ganga Ki Saugand
as Champa
1977
Charandas
as Valesia
1977
Alaap
as Sulakshana Gupta
1977
The Chess Players
as Nafisa
1977
Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein
1977
Kasam Khoon Ki
1976
Bundal Baaz
as Malti
1976
Koi Jeeta Koi Haara
1975
Dharmatma
as Mona
1975
Do Jasoos
as Hema Nihalchand
1975
Khushboo
as Manno
1975
Uljhan
1975
Kaala Sona
as Bela
1975
Aakraman
as Asha
1975
Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty
1974
Majboor
as Renu Khanna
1974
Naya Din Nai Raat
1973
Bobby
as Alka 'Nikki' Sharma
1973
Achanak
as Nurse Radha
1973
Heera
as Laheriya
1973
Naina
1973
Raja Rani
as Anita
1973
Loafer
as Roopa
1972
Rivaaj
as Renu
1972
Zindagi Zindagi
as Shyama
1971
Lagan
as Durga
1971
Khoj
1971
Paras
1970
Gopi
as Nandini
1970
Devi
1969
Aradhana
as Renu
1969
Mahal
as Nurse
1968
Baharon Ki Manzil
as Nalini S.S. Roy
1967
Taqdeer
1964
Jahan Ara
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Pashmeena
as Naani