Farida Jalal
Acting • Born 1949-03-14
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.
Filmography
145 credits
Shaadi, Dahej and Gangster
Movie • 2021
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
Movie • 2001
Sayeeda “Daijaan / DJ” Naaz
Bobby
Movie • 1973
Alka 'Nikki' Sharma
The Legend of Bhagat Singh
Movie • 2002
Vidyavati K. Singh
Shastra
Movie • 1996
Aunty
Pushpaka Vimana
Movie • 1987
Magician's wife
Lagan
Movie • 1971
Durga
Jwaala Daaku
Movie • 1981
Sita (Jwala's sister-in-law)
Aashayein
Movie • 2010
Madhu
Kaali Topi Lal Rumaal
Movie • 2000
Shalu's Mom
Achanak
Movie • 1973
Nurse Radha
Henna
Movie • 1991
Bibi Gul
Gardish
Movie • 1993
Laxmi Sathe
Khoobsurat
Movie • 1999
Sudha Chaudhary
Veergati
Movie • 1995
Parvati
Yaarana
Movie • 1981
Aryan: Unbreakable
Movie • 2006
Mrs. Braganza
Lajja
Movie • 2001
Mrs. Saroj
Aradhana
Movie • 1969
Renu
Elaan
Movie • 1994
Revati Chaudhry
Judaai
Movie • 1997
Kaajal's Mother
Kal Ki Awaz
Movie • 1992
Akbari
Dharmatma
Movie • 1975
Mona
Dil Aashna Hai
Movie • 1992
Razia
Charandas
Movie • 1977
Valesia
Ziddi
Movie • 1997
Jaya's mother
Krantiveer
Movie • 1994
Mrs. Tilak
Khauff
Movie • 2000
Mrs. Jaidev Singh
Gopi
Movie • 1970
Nandini
Laadla
Movie • 1994
Gayetri Verma
Ittu Si Baat
Movie • 2022
Dadi
Abdullah
Movie • 1980
Yashoda
Do Jasoos
Movie • 1975
Hema Nihalchand
Alaap
Movie • 1977
Sulakshana Gupta
Heera
Movie • 1973
Laheriya
Deewangee
Movie • 2002
Mrs. Goyal
Naina
Movie • 1973
Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai
Movie • 2002
Mrs. Chaudhary
4 Times Lucky
Movie • 2011
Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai
Movie • 2003
Asha 'Jiji'
Khuda Kasam
Movie • 2010
Fatima
Jaal: The Trap
Movie • 2003
Sudha Kaul
Majboor
Movie • 1974
Renu Khanna
Sar Ankhon Par
Movie • 1999
Aflatoon
Movie • 1997
Raja's Mother
Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa
Movie • 2000
Pooja's mother
Khushboo
Movie • 1975
Manno
Garv: Pride and Honour
Movie • 2004
Mrs.Dixit
Mammo
Movie • 1994
Mammo
Loafer
Movie • 1996
Janki Kumar
Khoj
Movie • 1971
Kaash Tum Hote
Movie • 2014
Barsaat
Movie • 2005
Kajal's grandmother
The Chess Players
Movie • 1977
Nafisa
Rivaaj
Movie • 1972
Renu
Raqt: A Psycho Thriller
Movie • 2013
Maria
Kuch Tum Kaho Kuch Hum Kahein
Movie • 2002
Vishnupratap's wife
Soldier
Movie • 1998
Anjaane
Movie • 2000
Paras
Movie • 1971
Uljhan
Movie • 1975
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Movie • 1995
Lajwanti 'Lajjo' Singh
Hey Ram
Movie • 2000
Kasturba Gandhi
Jurmana
Movie • 1979
Laila
Raja Hindustani
Movie • 1996
Chachi
Hindustan Ki Kasam
Movie • 1999
Mother of Ajay / Raju / Tauheed
Mahal
Movie • 1969
Nurse
Dulaara
Movie • 1994
Mrs. Florence Joyner
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
Movie • 2000
Lily Anthony Rodriques
Dil To Pagal Hai
Movie • 1997
Ajay's mother
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Movie • 1998
Mrs. Khanna
Bekhudi
Movie • 1992
Aunty
Dushman Duniya Ka
Movie • 1996
Manager of women's shelter
Sargoshiyan
Movie • 2017
Zubeidaa
Movie • 2001
Mammo
Pukar
Movie • 2000
Gayetri Rajvansh
Lahoo Ke Do Rang
Movie • 1997
Farz
Movie • 2001
Rukmani Singh
Kaala Sona
Movie • 1975
Bela
Jawab
Movie • 1995
Rajeshwar's maidservant
Rajkumar
Movie • 1996
Panna (Dai maa)
Bundal Baaz
Movie • 1976
Malti
Saat Rang Ke Sapne
Movie • 1998
Yashoda
Dil Kya Kare
Movie • 1999
Baharon Ki Manzil
Movie • 1968
Nalini S.S. Roy
Ganga Ki Saugand
Movie • 1978
Champa
Bezubaan Ishq
Movie • 2015
Aakraman
Movie • 1975
Asha
Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty
Movie • 1975
A Gran Plan
Movie • 2014
Satvinder Kaur Bedi
Batti Gul Meter Chalu
Movie • 2018
Lalita's Grandmother
Gaja Gamini
Movie • 2000
Noorbibi
Love Breakups Zindagi
Movie • 2011
Beeji
Student Of The Year
Movie • 2012
Abhimanyu's Grandmother
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
Movie • 2000
Mrs. Oberoi
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke
Movie • 2001
Asha Malhotra
Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai
Movie • 1998
Komal's Mother
Devi
Movie • 1970
Pashmeena
Movie
Naani
Koi Jeeta Koi Haara
Movie • 1976
Raja Rani
Movie • 1973
Anita
Bichhoo
Movie • 2000
Neha Khandelwal
Kya Kehna
Movie • 2000
Rohini Bakshi
Salaakhen
Movie • 1998
Gayetri S. Agnihotri
Taarzan: The Wonder Car
Movie • 2004
Mrs. Chaudhary
Jahan Ara
Movie • 1964
Bandh Honth
Movie • 1984
Zindagi Zindagi
Movie • 1972
Shyama
Diljale
Movie • 1996
Shyam's mother
I'm Not a Terrorist
Movie • 2017
Zabira
Loafer
Movie • 1973
Roopa
Yeh Jo Mohabbat Hai
Movie • 2012
Mangal Pandey
Movie • 1983
Deepa R. Pandey
Mohabbat
Movie • 1997
Geetarani M.Kapoor
Pinjar
Movie • 2003
Mrs. Shyamlal
Angaara
Movie • 1996
Duplicate
Movie • 1998
Mrs. Chaudhary
Naya Din Nai Raat
Movie • 1974
Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein
Movie • 1977
Taqdeer
Movie • 1967
Lines
Movie • 2021
as Fatima Bibi
Big Brother
Movie • 2007
Sitadevi S. Gandhi / Sharma
Chambal Ki Kasam
Movie • 1980
Kasam Khoon Ki
Movie • 1977
O' Romeo
Movie • 2026
Dadi
Abir Gulaal
Movie • 2025
Nani
Love in Vietnam
Movie • 2025
Moksha: Salvation
Movie • 2001
Badhaai Ho Badhaai
Movie • 2002
Fun2shh... Dudes in the 10th Century
Movie • 2003
The Great Shamsuddin Family
Movie • 2025
Akko
Chala Mussaddi - Office Office
Movie • 2011
Shanti Tripathi
Welcome to the Jungle
Movie • 2026
Dekh Bhai Dekh
TV • 1993
Suhasini Deewan
Shararat - Thoda Jaadu, Thodi Nazaakat
TV • 2003
Sushma "Nani" Malhotra
Heeramandi
TV • 2024
Qudsia Begum
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
TV • 2002
Herself
Nadia Khan Show
TV • 2006
Herself
Comedy Nights with Kapil
TV • 2013
Self
Love Shots
TV • 2016
Rishta.com
TV • 2010
Ruchika's Mother
The Great Indian Kapil Show
TV • 2024
Self
Parchhayee: Ghost Stories By Ruskin Bond
TV • 2019
Dadi Ji
Such is Life
TV • 1984
Ranjit's aunt
The Kapil Sharma Show
TV • 2016
Self