Farida Jalal
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Female
Birthday
1949-03-14 (76 years old)
Place of Birth
Bombay, India [now Mumbai]
Farida Jalal
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.
Acting
Pashmeena
as Naani
(2026)
(2025)
(2025)
Abir Gulaal
as Nani
(2022)
Ittu Si Baat
as Dadi
(2021)
Lines
as as Fatima Bibi
(2021)
(2018)
Batti Gul Meter Chalu
as Lalita's Grandmother
(2017)
(2017)
I'm Not a Terrorist
as Zabira
(2015)
(2014)
(2014)
A Gran Plan
as Satvinder Kaur Bedi
(2013)
Raqt: A Psycho Thriller
as Maria
(2012)
Student Of The Year
as Abhimanyu's Grandmother
(2012)
(2011)
Love Breakups Zindagi
as Beeji
(2011)
(2010)
Khuda Kasam
as Fatima
(2010)
Aashayein
as Madhu
(2007)
Big Brother
as Sitadevi S. Gandhi / Sharma
(2006)
Aryan: Unbreakable
as Mrs. Braganza
(2005)
Barsaat
as Kajal's grandmother
(2004)
Garv: Pride and Honour
as Mrs.Dixit
(2004)
Taarzan: The Wonder Car
as Mrs. Chaudhary
(2003)
Jaal: The Trap
as Sudha Kaul
(2003)
Pinjar
as Mrs. Shyamlal
(2003)
Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai
as Asha 'Jiji'
(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
(2001)
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
as Sayeeda “Daijaan / DJ” Naaz
(2001)
Lajja
as Mrs. Saroj
(2001)
Zubeidaa
as Mammo
(2001)
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke
as Asha Malhotra
(2001)
Farz
as Rukmani Singh
(2000)
Pukar
as Gayetri Rajvansh
(2000)
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
as Lily Anthony Rodriques
(2000)
(2000)
Hey Ram
as Kasturba Gandhi
(2000)
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
as Mrs. Oberoi
(2000)
Gaja Gamini
as Noorbibi
(2000)
Kaali Topi Lal Rumaal
as Shalu's Mom
(2000)
Khauff
as Mrs. Jaidev Singh
(2000)
(2000)
Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa
as Pooja's mother
(2000)
Kya Kehna
as Rohini Bakshi
(1999)
Hindustan Ki Kasam
as Mother of Ajay / Raju / Tauheed
(1999)
Khoobsurat
as Sudha Chaudhary
(1999)
(1999)
(1998)
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
as Mrs. Khanna
(1998)
(1998)
Duplicate
as Mrs. Chaudhary
(1998)
Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai
as Komal's Mother
(1998)
Salaakhen
as Gayetri S. Agnihotri
(1998)
(1998)
Saat Rang Ke Sapne
as Yashoda
(1997)
Dil To Pagal Hai
as Ajay's mother
(1997)
Judaai
as Kaajal's Mother
(1997)
(1997)
Ziddi
as Jaya's mother
(1997)
Aflatoon
as Raja's Mother
(1997)
Mohabbat
as Geetarani M.Kapoor
(1996)
Dushman Duniya Ka
as Manager of women's shelter
(1996)
Loafer
as Janki Kumar
(1996)
Rajkumar
as Panna (Dai maa)
(1996)
Raja Hindustani
as Chachi
(1996)
(1996)
Diljale
as Shyam's mother
(1996)
Shastra
as Aunty
(1995)
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
as Lajwanti 'Lajjo' Singh
(1995)
Veergati
as Parvati
(1995)
Jawab
as Rajeshwar's maidservant
(1994)
Krantiveer
as Mrs. Tilak
(1994)
Mammo
as Mammo
(1994)
Dulaara
as Mrs. Florence Joyner
(1994)
Laadla
as Gayetri Verma
(1994)
Elaan
as Revati Chaudhry
(1993)
Gardish
as Laxmi Sathe
(1992)
Dil Aashna Hai
as Razia
(1992)
Bekhudi
as Aunty
(1992)
Kal Ki Awaz
as Akbari
(1991)
Henna
as Bibi Gul
(1987)
Pushpaka Vimana
as Magician's wife
(1984)
(1983)
Mangal Pandey
as Deepa R. Pandey
(1981)
Jwaala Daaku
as Sita (Jwala's sister-in-law)
(1981)
(1980)
(1980)
Abdullah
as Yashoda
(1979)
Jurmana
as Laila
(1978)
Ganga Ki Saugand
as Champa
(1977)
Alaap
as Sulakshana Gupta
(1977)
The Chess Players
as Nafisa
(1977)
(1977)
Charandas
as Valesia
(1977)
(1976)
Bundal Baaz
as Malti
(1976)
(1975)
Dharmatma
as Mona
(1975)
Do Jasoos
as Hema Nihalchand
(1975)
Khushboo
as Manno
(1975)
Kaala Sona
as Bela
(1975)
(1975)
Aakraman
as Asha
(1975)
(1974)
Majboor
as Renu Khanna
(1974)
(1973)
Bobby
as Alka 'Nikki' Sharma
(1973)
Heera
as Laheriya
(1973)
Achanak
as Nurse Radha
(1973)
Raja Rani
as Anita
(1973)
Loafer
as Roopa
(1973)
(1972)
Rivaaj
as Renu
(1972)
Zindagi Zindagi
as Shyama
(1971)
Lagan
as Durga
(1971)
(1971)
(1970)
(1970)
(1969)
Mahal
as Nurse
(1969)
Aradhana
as Renu
(1968)
(1967)
(1964)