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