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