Farida Jalal
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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
Credits
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)
as Lajwanti 'Lajjo' Singh
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001)
as Sayeeda “Daijaan / DJ” Naaz
Aflatoon (1997)
as Raja's Mother
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998)
as Mrs. Khanna
O'Romeo (2026)
as Dadi
Welcome To The Jungle (2026)
as Badi Bi
Deewangee (2002)
as Mrs. Goyal
Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon (2003)
as Teacher
Big Brother (2007)
as Sitadevi S. Gandhi / Sharma
Aabeer Gulaal (2025)
as Nani
Moksha: Salvation (2001)
Actor
Hey Ram (2000)
as Kasturba Gandhi
Dil To Pagal Hai (1997)
as Ajay's mother
Anjaane (2000)
Actor
Farz (2001)
as Rukmani Singh
Student of the Year (2012)
as Abhimanyu's Grandmother
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000)
as Lily Anthony Rodriques
Garv: Pride and Honour (2004)
as Mrs.Dixit
Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty (1975)
Actor
The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002)
as Vidyavati K. Singh
Gopi (1970)
as Nandini
The Great Shamsuddin Family (2025)
as Akko
Angaara (1996)
Actor
Taarzan: The Wonder Car (2004)
as Mrs. Chaudhary
Yeh Jo Mohabbat Hai (2012)
Actor
Pushpaka Vimana (1987)
as Magician's wife
Aankh Micholi (1972)
as Geeta
Sar Ankhon Par (1999)
Actor
Judaai (1997)
as Kaajal's Mother
Soldier (1998)
Actor
Kaash Tum Hote (2014)
Actor
Dil Aashna Hai (1992)
as Razia
Duplicate (1998)
as Mrs. Chaudhary
Batti Gul Meter Chalu (2018)
as Lalita's Grandmother
Lajja (2001)
as Mrs. Saroj
Bichhoo (2000)
as Neha Khandelwal
Bobby (1973)
as Alka 'Nikki' Sharma
Kuch Tum Kaho Kuch Hum Kahein (2002)
as Vishnupratap's wife
Laadla (1994)
as Gayetri Verma
Jawaani Jaaneman (2020)
as Jazz's Mother
The Chess Players (1977)
as Nafisa
Pukar (2000)
as Gayetri Rajvansh
Veergati (1995)
as Parvati
Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai (1998)
as Komal's Mother
Lahoo Ke Do Rang (1997)
as Halima
Raja Hindustani (1996)
as Chachi
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge (2000)
as Mrs. Oberoi
Mohabbat (1997)
as Geetarani M.Kapoor
Hindustan Ki Kasam (1999)
as Mother of Ajay / Raju / Tauheed
Pinjar (2003)
as Mrs. Shyamlal
Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein (1977)
Actor
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke (2001)
as Asha Malhotra
Aradhana (1969)
as Renu
Krantiveer (1994)
as Mrs. Tilak
Salaakhen (1998)
as Gayetri S. Agnihotri
Abdullah (1980)
as Yashoda
I'm Not a Terrorist (2017)
as Zabira
Yaarana (1981)
Actor
Achanak (1973)
as Nurse Radha
Dushman Duniya Ka (1996)
as Manager of women's shelter
Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa (2000)
as Pooja's mother
Shastra (1996)
as Aunty
Ganga Ki Saugand (1978)
as Champa
Jurmana (1979)
as Laila
Ziddi (1997)
as Jaya's mother
Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai (2003)
as Asha 'Jiji'
Majboor (1974)
as Renu Khanna
Amar Prem (1972)
as Mrs. Nandkishore Sharma
Kya Kehna (2000)
as Rohini Bakshi
Aashayein (2010)
as Madhu
Gaja Gamini (2000)
as Noorbibi
Barsaat (2005)
as Kajal's grandmother
Henna (1991)
as Bibi Gul
Zubeidaa (2001)
as Mammo
Gardish (1993)
as Laxmi Sathe
Khuda Kasam (2010)
as Fatima
Fun2shh... Dudes in the 10th Century (2003)
Actor
Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai (2002)
as Mrs. Chaudhary
Jaal: The Trap (2003)
as Sudha Kaul
Naya Din Nai Raat (1974)
Actor
Rajkumar (1996)
as Panna (Dai maa)
Elaan (1994)
as Revati Chaudhry
Lines (2021)
as as Fatima Bibi
Khauff (2000)
as Mrs. Jaidev Singh
Diljale (1996)
as Shyam's mother
Loafer (1973)
as Roopa
Khoobsurat (1999)
as Sudha Chaudhary
Raja Rani (1973)
as Anita
Dharmatma (1975)
as Mona
Saat Rang Ke Sapne (1998)
as Yashoda
Do Jasoos (1975)
as Hema Nihalchand
Love Breakups Zindagi (2011)
as Beeji
Bezubaan Ishq (2015)
Actor
Ittu Si Baat (2022)
as Dadi
Jawab (1995)
as Rajeshwar's maidservant
Loafer (1996)
as Janki Kumar
Lagan (1971)
as Durga
Alaap (1977)
as Sulakshana Gupta
Kaali Topi Lal Rumaal (2000)
as Shalu's Mom
Kaala Sona (1975)
as Bela
Shaadi, Dahej and Gangster (2021)
Actor
Heera (1973)
as Laheriya
Chambal Ki Kasam (1980)
Actor
Love in Vietnam (2025)
as Bebbe
Bandh Honth (1984)
Actor
Khushboo (1975)
as Manno
Rivaaj (1972)
as Renu
Mahal (1969)
as Nurse
Kal Ki Awaz (1992)
as Akbari
Dil Kya Kare (1999)
Actor
Badhaai Ho Badhaai (2002)
Actor
Bekhudi (1992)
as Aunty
Mammo (1994)
as Mammo
Aryan: Unbreakable (2006)
as Mrs. Braganza
Koi Jeeta Koi Haara (1976)
Actor
Chala Mussaddi - Office Office (2011)
as Shanti Tripathi
Jwaala Daaku (1981)
as Sita (Jwala's sister-in-law)
Zindagi Zindagi (1972)
as Shyama
Raqt: A Psycho Thriller (2013)
as Maria
Bundal Baaz (1976)
as Malti
Dulaara (1994)
as Mrs. Florence Joyner
Baharon Ki Manzil (1968)
as Nalini S.S. Roy
Naina (1973)
Actor
Khoj (1971)
Actor
Mangal Pandey (1983)
as Deepa R. Pandey
Charandas (1977)
as Valesia
Kasam Khoon Ki (1977)
Actor
Uljhan (1975)
Actor
Paras (1971)
Actor
Jahan Ara (1964)
Actor
4 Times Lucky (2011)
Actor
Sargoshiyan (2017)
Actor
Aakraman (1975)
as Asha
Devi (1970)
Actor
Pashmeena (—)
as Naani
Taqdeer (1967)
Actor
A Gran Plan (2014)
as Satvinder Kaur Bedi