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