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 ing 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.
Filmography
all 162
Movies 151
TV Shows 11
self 4
Qudsia Begum
Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar (2024)
TV
as Fatima Bibi
Lines (2021)
Movie
Jazz's Mother
Jawaani Jaaneman (2020)
Movie
Ricky's Dadi
Parchhayee: Ghost Stories By Ruskin Bond (2019)
TV
Lalita's Grandmother
Batti Gul Meter Chalu (2018)
Movie
Herself
The Kapil Sharma Show (2016)
TV
Satvinder Kaur Bedi
A Gran Plan (2014)
Movie
Abhimanyu's Grandmother
Student of the Year (2012)
Movie
1
Pammi Kaur
Chaar Din Ki Chandni (2012)
Movie
Shanti M. Tripathi
Chala Mussaddi - Office Office (2011)
Movie
Fatima
Khuda Kasam (2010)
Movie
Madhu
Aashayein (2010)
Movie
Mrs. Tilak
Krantiveer - The Revolution (2010)
Movie
Sitadevi S. Gandhi / Sharma
Big Brother (2007)
Movie
Mrs. Braganza
Aryan: Unbreakable (2006)
Movie
Herself
Nadia Khan Show (2006)
TV
Ms. Arya
Pyaar Mein Twist (2005)
Movie
Kajal's grandmother
Barsaat (2005)
Movie
Mrs. Chaudhary
Taarzan: The Wonder Car (2004)
Movie
Mrs.Dixit
Garv: Pride and Honour (2004)
Movie
Mrs. D'Souza
Fun2shh... Dudes in the 10th Century (2003)
Movie
Mrs. Shyamlal
Pinjar (2003)
Movie
Sudha Kaul
Jaal: The Trap (2003)
Movie
Lakshmi Rajvans
Kaise Kahoon Ke Pyaar Hai (2003)
Movie
Sushma 'Nani' Malhotra
Shararat - Thoda Jaadu, Thodi Nazaakat (2003)
TV
6
Asha 'Jiji'
Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai (2003)
Movie
Mrs. Chaddha
Badhaai Ho Badhaai (2002)
Movie
Mrs. Goyal
Deewangee (2002)
Movie
Vishnupratap's wife
Kuch Tum Kaho Kuch Hum Kahein (2002)
Movie
6
Vidyavati K. Singh
The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002)
Movie
Mrs. Chaudhary
Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai (2002)
Movie
Herself
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2002)
TV
Sayeeda “Daijaan / DJ” Naaz
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001)
Movie
6.25
Salim's mother
Moksha: Salvation (2001)
Movie
Mrs. Saroj
Lajja (2001)
Movie
Asha Malhotra
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke (2001)
Movie
2
Mammo
Zubeidaa (2001)
Movie
Rukmani Singh
Farz (2001)
Movie
Noorbibi
Gaja Gamini (2000)
Movie
Shalu's Mom
Kaali Topi Lal Rumaal (2000)
Movie
Pooja's mother
Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa (2000)
Movie
Rohini Bakshi
Kya Kehna (2000)
Movie
Mrs. Oberoi
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge (2000)
Movie
Mrs. Jaidev Singh
Khauff (2000)
Movie
Kasturba Gandhi
Hey Ram (2000)
Movie
Gayetri Rajvansh
Pukar (2000)
Movie
Lily Anthony Rodriques
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000)
Movie
6.25
Sudha Chaudhary
Khoobsurat (1999)
Movie
Mother of Ajay / Raju / Tauheed
Hindustan Ki Kasam (1999)
Movie
Mrs. Khanna
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998)
Movie
6.14
Komal's Mother
Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai (1998)
Movie
Mrs. Chaudhary
Duplicate (1998)
Movie
5.5
Gayetri S. Agnihotri
Salaakhen (1998)
Movie
Yashoda
Saat Rang Ke Sapne (1998)
Movie
Raja's Mother
Aflatoon (1997)
Movie
Ajay's mother
Dil To Pagal Hai (1997)
Movie
4.5
Geetarani M.Kapoor
Mohabbat (1997)
Movie
Jaya's mother
Ziddi (1997)
Movie
Kaajal's Mother
Judaai (1997)
Movie
Ajay's Mother
Ajay (1996)
Movie
Aunty
Shastra (1996)
Movie
Shyam's mother
Diljale (1996)
Movie
Manager of women's shelter
Dushman Duniya Ka (1996)
Movie
Janki Kumar
Loafer (1996)
Movie
Panna (Dai maa)
Rajkumar (1996)
Movie
Lajwanti 'Lajjo' Singh
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)
Movie
10
Parvati
Veergati (1995)
Movie
Rajeshwar's maidservant
Jawab (1995)
Movie
Mrs. Tilak
Krantiveer (1994)
Movie
Gayetri Verma
Laadla (1994)
Movie
Mrs. Florence Joyner
Dulaara (1994)
Movie
Revati Chaudhry
Elaan (1994)
Movie
Mammo
Mammo (1994)
Movie
Laxmi Sathe
Gardish (1993)
Movie
Suhasini Deewan
Dekh Bhai Dekh (1993)
TV
Akbari
Kal Ki Awaz (1992)
Movie
Aunty
Bekhudi (1992)
Movie
Shanti Devi
Paayal (1992)
Movie
Bibi Gul
Henna (1991)
Movie
Magician's wife
Pushpaka Vimana (1987)
Movie
Deepa R. Pandey
Mangal Pandey (1983)
Movie
Sharda R. Singh
Kanhaiyaa (1981)
Movie
Sita (Jwala's sister-in-law)
Jwaala Daaku (1981)
Movie
Yashoda
Abdullah (1980)
Movie
Bela - Mohan's sister
Patthar Se Takkar (1980)
Movie
Geeta
Dhongee (1979)
Movie
Laila
Jurmana (1979)
Movie
Shobha
Do Hawaldar (1979)
Movie
Meena
Atmaram (1979)
Movie
Maisie
Shaayad (1979)
Movie
Jenny
Naya Daur (1978)
Movie
Valesia
Charandas (1977)
Movie
Sulakshana Gupta
Alaap (1977)
Movie
Mrs. Subramaniam
Shaque (1976)
Movie
Malti
Bundal Baaz (1976)
Movie
Bindiya
Sabse Bada Rupaiya (1976)
Movie
Manno
Khushboo (1975)
Movie
Geeta Sehgal
Sankalp (1975)
Movie
Hema Nihalchand
Do Jasoos (1975)
Movie
Renu Khanna
Majboor (1974)
Movie
Alka 'Nikki' Sharma
Bobby (1973)
Movie
Roopa
Loafer (1973)
Movie
Anita
Raja Rani (1973)
Movie
Laheriya
Heera (1973)
Movie
Nurse Radha
Achanak (1973)
Movie
Renu
Rivaaj (1972)
Movie
Radha - Anand's Friend
Bees Saal Pahele (1972)
Movie
Shyama
Zindagi Zindagi (1972)
Movie
Lata R. Chandra
Pyar Ki Kahani (1971)
Movie
Durga
Lagan (1971)
Movie
Radha Pratap Singh
Naya Raasta (1970)
Movie
Nurse
Mahal (1969)
Movie
Naani
Pashmeena
Movie
Chachi
Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi
TV
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Information
Known For
Acting
Gender
Female
Birthday
1949-05-18 (76 years old)
Birth Place
New Delhi, India
Religion
Islam
Relationships
Fariduni (1978 - 2003)
Citizenships
India
Also Known As
फरीदा ज़लाल, Farida Jalaal, فریدا جلال
Awards
Filmfare Awards
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