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