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Farida Jalal

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.

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Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar

Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar

2024

as Qudsia Begum

Ittu Si Baat

Ittu Si Baat

2022

as Dadi

Shaadi, Dahej and Gangster

Shaadi, Dahej and Gangster

2021

Lines

Lines

2021

as as Fatima Bibi

Parchhayee: Ghost Stories By Ruskin Bond

Parchhayee: Ghost Stories By Ruskin Bond

2019

as Ricky's Dadi

Batti Gul Meter Chalu

Batti Gul Meter Chalu

2018

as Lalita's Grandmother

I'm Not a Terrorist

I'm Not a Terrorist

2017

as Zabira

Sargoshiyan

Sargoshiyan

2017

Love Shots

Love Shots

2016

Bezubaan Ishq

Bezubaan Ishq

2015

Kaash Tum Hote

Kaash Tum Hote

2014

A Gran Plan

A Gran Plan

2014

as Satvinder Kaur Bedi

Raqt: A Psycho Thriller

Raqt: A Psycho Thriller

2013

as Maria

Comedy Nights with Kapil

Comedy Nights with Kapil

2013

as Self

Student of the Year

Student of the Year

2012

as Abhimanyu's Grandmother

Yeh Jo Mohabbat Hai

Yeh Jo Mohabbat Hai

2012

Love Breakups Zindagi

Love Breakups Zindagi

2011

as Beeji

4 Times Lucky

4 Times Lucky

2011

Khuda Kasam

Khuda Kasam

2010

as Fatima

Aashayein

Aashayein

2010

as Madhu

Big Brother

Big Brother

2007

as Sitadevi S. Gandhi / Sharma

Aryan: Unbreakable

Aryan: Unbreakable

2006

as Mrs. Braganza

Barsaat

Barsaat

2005

as Kajal's grandmother

Taarzan: The Wonder Car

Taarzan: The Wonder Car

2004

as Mrs. Chaudhary

Garv: Pride and Honour

Garv: Pride and Honour

2004

as Mrs.Dixit

Pinjar

Pinjar

2003

as Mrs. Shyamlal

Jaal: The Trap

Jaal: The Trap

2003

as Sudha Kaul

Shararat - Thoda Jaadu, Thodi Nazaakat

Shararat - Thoda Jaadu, Thodi Nazaakat

2003

as Sushma "Nani" Malhotra

Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai

Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai

2003

as Asha 'Jiji'

Deewangee

Deewangee

2002

as Mrs. Goyal

Kuch Tum Kaho Kuch Hum Kahein

Kuch Tum Kaho Kuch Hum Kahein

2002

as Vishnupratap's wife

The Legend of Bhagat Singh

The Legend of Bhagat Singh

2002

as Vidyavati K. Singh

Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai

Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai

2002

as Mrs. Chaudhary

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

2001

as Sayeeda “Daijaan / DJ” Naaz

Lajja

Lajja

2001

as Mrs. Saroj

Chori Chori Chupke Chupke

Chori Chori Chupke Chupke

2001

as Asha Malhotra

Zubeidaa

Zubeidaa

2001

as Mammo

Farz

Farz

2001

as Rukmani Singh

Gaja Gamini

Gaja Gamini

2000

as Noorbibi

Kaali Topi Lal Rumaal

Kaali Topi Lal Rumaal

2000

as Shalu's Mom

Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa

Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa

2000

as Pooja's mother

Bichhoo

Bichhoo

2000

Kya Kehna

Kya Kehna

2000

as Rohini Bakshi

Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge

Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge

2000

as Mrs. Oberoi

Khauff

Khauff

2000

as Mrs. Jaidev Singh

Hey Ram

Hey Ram

2000

as Kasturba Gandhi

Pukar

Pukar

2000

as Gayetri Rajvansh

Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai

Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai

2000

as Lily Anthony Rodriques

Anjaane

Anjaane

2000

Khoobsurat

Khoobsurat

1999

as Sudha Chaudhary

Sar Ankhon Par

Sar Ankhon Par

1999

Dil Kya Kare

Dil Kya Kare

1999

Hindustan Ki Kasam

Hindustan Ki Kasam

1999

as Mother of Ajay / Raju / Tauheed

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

1998

as Mrs. Khanna

Soldier

Soldier

1998

Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai

Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai

1998

as Komal's Mother

Duplicate

Duplicate

1998

as Mrs. Chaudhary

Salaakhen

Salaakhen

1998

as Gayetri S. Agnihotri

Kabhi Na Kabhi

Kabhi Na Kabhi

1998

Saat Rang Ke Sapne

Saat Rang Ke Sapne

1998

as Yashoda

Aflatoon

Aflatoon

1997

as Raja's Mother

Dil To Pagal Hai

Dil To Pagal Hai

1997

as Ajay's mother

Mohabbat

Mohabbat

1997

as Geetarani M.Kapoor

Ghar Jamai

Ghar Jamai

1997

Ziddi

Ziddi

1997

as Jaya's mother

Lahoo Ke Do Rang

Lahoo Ke Do Rang

1997

Judaai

Judaai

1997

as Kaajal's Mother

Raja Hindustani

Raja Hindustani

1996

as Chachi

Shastra

Shastra

1996

as Aunty

Diljale

Diljale

1996

as Shyam's mother

Dushman Duniya Ka

Dushman Duniya Ka

1996

as Manager of women's shelter

Loafer

Loafer

1996

as Janki Kumar

Rajkumar

Rajkumar

1996

as Panna (Dai maa)

Angaara

Angaara

1996

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

1995

as Lajwanti 'Lajjo' Singh

Veergati

Veergati

1995

as Parvati

Jawab

Jawab

1995

as Rajeshwar's maidservant

Krantiveer

Krantiveer

1994

as Mrs. Tilak

Laadla

Laadla

1994

as Gayetri Verma

Dulaara

Dulaara

1994

as Mrs. Florence Joyner

Elaan

Elaan

1994

as Revati Chaudhry

Mammo

Mammo

1994

as Mammo

Gardish

Gardish

1993

as Laxmi Sathe

Dekh Bhai Dekh

Dekh Bhai Dekh

1993

as Suhasini Deewan

Dil Aashna Hai

Dil Aashna Hai

1992

as Razia

Kal Ki Awaz

Kal Ki Awaz

1992

as Akbari

Bekhudi

Bekhudi

1992

as Aunty

Henna

Henna

1991

as Bibi Gul

Pushpaka Vimana

Pushpaka Vimana

1987

as Magician's wife

Bandh Honth

Bandh Honth

1984

Mangal Pandey

Mangal Pandey

1983

as Deepa R. Pandey

Yaarana

Yaarana

1981

Jwaala Daaku

Jwaala Daaku

1981

as Sita (Jwala's sister-in-law)

Chambal Ki Kasam

Chambal Ki Kasam

1980

Abdullah

Abdullah

1980

as Yashoda

Jurmana

Jurmana

1979

as Laila

Ganga Ki Saugand

Ganga Ki Saugand

1978

as Champa

Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein

Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein

1977

Charandas

Charandas

1977

as Valesia

The Chess Players

The Chess Players

1977

as Nafisa

Alaap

Alaap

1977

as Sulakshana Gupta

Bundal Baaz

Bundal Baaz

1976

as Malti

Koi Jeeta Koi Haara

Koi Jeeta Koi Haara

1976

Kaala Sona

Kaala Sona

1975

as Bela

Dharmatma

Dharmatma

1975

as Mona

Uljhan

Uljhan

1975

Aakraman

Aakraman

1975

as Asha

Khushboo

Khushboo

1975

as Manno

Do Jasoos

Do Jasoos

1975

as Hema Nihalchand

Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty

Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty

1975

Majboor

Majboor

1974

as Renu Khanna

Naya Din Nai Raat

Naya Din Nai Raat

1974

Bobby

Bobby

1973

as Alka 'Nikki' Sharma

Naina

Naina

1973

Loafer

Loafer

1973

as Roopa

Raja Rani

Raja Rani

1973

as Anita

Achanak

Achanak

1973

as Nurse Radha

Heera

Heera

1973

as Laheriya

Rivaaj

Rivaaj

1972

as Renu

Zindagi Zindagi

Zindagi Zindagi

1972

as Shyama

Paras

Paras

1971

Lagan

Lagan

1971

as Durga

Khoj

Khoj

1971

Gopi

Gopi

1970

Devi

Devi

1970

Aradhana

Aradhana

1969

as Renu

Mahal

Mahal

1969

as Nurse

Baharon Ki Manzil

Baharon Ki Manzil

1968

Taqdeer

Taqdeer

1967

Jahan Ara

Jahan Ara

1964

Pashmeena

Pashmeena

as Naani