Farida Jalal
Acting
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.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Farida Jalal
Duplicate
1998
Filmography
Acting (136)
2026
Welcome To The Jungleas Badi Bi
5.1
2026
O'Romeoas Dadi
5.6
2025
The Great Shamsuddin Familyas Akko
7.8
2025
Love in Vietnamas Bebbe
6.0
2025
Aabeer Gulaalas Nani
7.0
2022
Ittu Si Baatas Dadi
3.0
2021
Linesas as Fatima Bibi
7.0
2020
Jawaani Jaanemanas Jazz's Mother
5.9
2018
Batti Gul Meter Chaluas Lalita's Grandmother
6.0
2017
I'm Not a Terroristas Zabira
2017
10.0
2015
2014
2014
A Gran Planas Satvinder Kaur Bedi
2013
Raqt: A Psycho Thrilleras Maria
8.0
2012
Student Of The Yearas Abhimanyu's Grandmother
5.8
2011
Love Breakups Zindagias Beeji
6.4
2011
Chala Mussaddi - Office Officeas Shanti Tripathi
5.7
2011
2010
Khuda Kasamas Fatima
2010
Aashayeinas Madhu
6.7
2007
Big Brotheras Sitadevi S. Gandhi / Sharma
5.1
2006
Aryan: Unbreakableas Mrs. Braganza
6.3
2005
Barsaatas Kajal's grandmother
6.2
2004
Taarzan: The Wonder Caras Mrs. Chaudhary
5.8
2004
Garv: Pride and Honouras Mrs.Dixit
5.7
2003
Pinjaras Mrs. Shyamlal
7.7
2003
Jaal: The Trapas Sudha Kaul
5.9
2003
Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoonas Teacher
5.2
2003
Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Haias Asha 'Jiji'
6.5
5.3
2002
Deewangeeas Mrs. Goyal
6.7
2002
Kuch Tum Kaho Kuch Hum Kaheinas Vishnupratap's wife
7.2
2002
The Legend of Bhagat Singhas Vidyavati K. Singh
7.2
2002
Pyaar Diwana Hota Haias Mrs. Chaudhary
5.6
2001
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Ghamas Sayeeda “Daijaan / DJ” Naaz
7.7
6.1
2001
Lajjaas Mrs. Saroj
7.1
2001
Chori Chori Chupke Chupkeas Asha Malhotra
5.9
2001
Zubeidaaas Mammo
5.2
2001
Farzas Rukmani Singh
4.0
2000
Gaja Gaminias Noorbibi
6.6
2000
Kaali Topi Lal Rumaalas Shalu's Mom
2000
Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaaas Pooja's mother
5.0
2000
Bichhooas Neha Khandelwal
4.6
2000
Kya Kehnaas Rohini Bakshi
5.7
2000
Dulhan Hum Le Jayengeas Mrs. Oberoi
5.5
2000
Khauffas Mrs. Jaidev Singh
4.3
2000
Hey Ramas Kasturba Gandhi
7.0
2000
Pukaras Gayetri Rajvansh
6.4
2000
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Haias Lily Anthony Rodriques
6.7
2000
7.0
1999
Khoobsuratas Sudha Chaudhary
5.0
1999
1999
5.8
1999
Hindustan Ki Kasamas Mother of Ajay / Raju / Tauheed
5.8
1998
Kuch Kuch Hota Haias Mrs. Khanna
7.5
1998
5.8
1998
Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Haias Komal's Mother
5.6
1998
Duplicateas Mrs. Chaudhary
6.1
1998
Salaakhenas Gayetri S. Agnihotri
6.9
1998
Saat Rang Ke Sapneas Yashoda
6.5
1997
Aflatoonas Raja's Mother
4.9
1997
Dil To Pagal Haias Ajay's mother
6.9
1997
Mohabbatas Geetarani M.Kapoor
6.5
1997
Ziddias Jaya's mother
5.8
1997
Lahoo Ke Do Rangas Halima
4.7
1997
Judaaias Kaajal's Mother
5.7
1996
Raja Hindustanias Chachi
6.4
1996
Shastraas Aunty
5.7
1996
Diljaleas Shyam's mother
7.4
1996
Dushman Duniya Kaas Manager of women's shelter
9.0
1996
Loaferas Janki Kumar
3.9
1996
Rajkumaras Panna (Dai maa)
6.8
1996
9.0
1995
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayengeas Lajwanti 'Lajjo' Singh
8.5
1995
Veergatias Parvati
5.2
1995
Jawabas Rajeshwar's maidservant
4.0
1994
Krantiveeras Mrs. Tilak
8.2
1994
Mammoas Mammo
5.6
1994
Laadlaas Gayetri Verma
5.4
1994
Dulaaraas Mrs. Florence Joyner
6.0
1994
Elaanas Revati Chaudhry
5.7
1993
Gardishas Laxmi Sathe
8.1
1992
Dil Aashna Haias Razia
7.0
1992
Kal Ki Awazas Akbari
6.5
1992
Bekhudias Aunty
8.5
1991
Hennaas Bibi Gul
5.8
1987
Pushpaka Vimanaas Magician's wife
7.3
1984
9.7
1983
Mangal Pandeyas Deepa R. Pandey
7.5
1981
6.6
1981
Jwaala Daakuas Sita (Jwala's sister-in-law)
10.0
1980
9.0
1980
Abdullahas Yashoda
9.7
1979
Jurmanaas Laila
7.5
1978
Ganga Ki Saugandas Champa
6.6
10.0
1977
Charandasas Valesia
10.0
1977
The Chess Playersas Nafisa
7.0
1977
Alaapas Sulakshana Gupta
8.3
1977
6.0
1976
Bundal Baazas Malti
9.0
8.0
1975
Do Jasoosas Hema Nihalchand
6.8
1975
Kaala Sonaas Bela
10.0
1975
Dharmatmaas Mona
4.7
1975
8.0
1975
Aakramanas Asha
4.8
1975
Khushbooas Manno
6.8
1974
Majbooras Renu Khanna
7.2
6.3
1973
Bobbyas Alka 'Nikki' Sharma
6.1
1973
7.0
1973
Loaferas Roopa
5.4
1973
Raja Ranias Anita
7.0
1973
Achanakas Nurse Radha
4.0
1973
Heeraas Laheriya
10.0
1972
Aankh Micholias Geeta
1972
Rivaajas Renu
9.0
1972
Zindagi Zindagias Shyama
8.0
1971
9.0
1971
Laganas Durga
10.0
1971
10.0
1970
Gopias Nandini
7.0
1970
7.0
1969
Aradhanaas Renu
7.2
1969
Mahalas Nurse
7.0
1968
Baharon Ki Manzilas Nalini S.S. Roy
8.0
1967
7.5
1964
10.0
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