Farida Jalal
- Teen actor
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.
Acted in
Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar
2024
as Qudsia Begum
Ittu Si Baat
2022
as Dadi
Shaadi, Dahej and Gangster
2021
Lines
2021
as as Fatima Bibi
Parchhayee: Ghost Stories By Ruskin Bond
2019
as Ricky's Dadi
Batti Gul Meter Chalu
2018
as Lalita's Grandmother
I'm Not a Terrorist
2017
as Zabira
Sargoshiyan
2017
Love Shots
2016
Bezubaan Ishq
2015
Kaash Tum Hote
2014
A Gran Plan
2014
as Satvinder Kaur Bedi
Raqt: A Psycho Thriller
2013
as Maria
Comedy Nights with Kapil
2013
as Self
Student of the Year
2012
as Abhimanyu's Grandmother
Yeh Jo Mohabbat Hai
2012
Love Breakups Zindagi
2011
as Beeji
4 Times Lucky
2011
Khuda Kasam
2010
as Fatima
Aashayein
2010
as Madhu
Big Brother
2007
as Sitadevi S. Gandhi / Sharma
Aryan: Unbreakable
2006
as Mrs. Braganza
Barsaat
2005
as Kajal's grandmother
Taarzan: The Wonder Car
2004
as Mrs. Chaudhary
Garv: Pride and Honour
2004
as Mrs.Dixit
Pinjar
2003
as Mrs. Shyamlal
Jaal: The Trap
2003
as Sudha Kaul
Shararat - Thoda Jaadu, Thodi Nazaakat
2003
as Sushma "Nani" Malhotra
Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai
2003
as Asha 'Jiji'
Deewangee
2002
as Mrs. Goyal
Kuch Tum Kaho Kuch Hum Kahein
2002
as Vishnupratap's wife
The Legend of Bhagat Singh
2002
as Vidyavati K. Singh
Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai
2002
as Mrs. Chaudhary
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
2001
as Sayeeda “Daijaan / DJ” Naaz
Lajja
2001
as Mrs. Saroj
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke
2001
as Asha Malhotra
Zubeidaa
2001
as Mammo
Farz
2001
as Rukmani Singh
Gaja Gamini
2000
as Noorbibi
Kaali Topi Lal Rumaal
2000
as Shalu's Mom
Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa
2000
as Pooja's mother
Bichhoo
2000
Kya Kehna
2000
as Rohini Bakshi
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
2000
as Mrs. Oberoi
Khauff
2000
as Mrs. Jaidev Singh
Hey Ram
2000
as Kasturba Gandhi
Pukar
2000
as Gayetri Rajvansh
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
2000
as Lily Anthony Rodriques
Anjaane
2000
Khoobsurat
1999
as Sudha Chaudhary
Sar Ankhon Par
1999
Dil Kya Kare
1999
Hindustan Ki Kasam
1999
as Mother of Ajay / Raju / Tauheed
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
1998
as Mrs. Khanna
Soldier
1998
Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai
1998
as Komal's Mother
Duplicate
1998
as Mrs. Chaudhary
Salaakhen
1998
as Gayetri S. Agnihotri
Kabhi Na Kabhi
1998
Saat Rang Ke Sapne
1998
as Yashoda
Aflatoon
1997
as Raja's Mother
Dil To Pagal Hai
1997
as Ajay's mother
Mohabbat
1997
as Geetarani M.Kapoor
Ghar Jamai
1997
Ziddi
1997
as Jaya's mother
Lahoo Ke Do Rang
1997
Judaai
1997
as Kaajal's Mother
Raja Hindustani
1996
as Chachi
Shastra
1996
as Aunty
Diljale
1996
as Shyam's mother
Dushman Duniya Ka
1996
as Manager of women's shelter
Loafer
1996
as Janki Kumar
Rajkumar
1996
as Panna (Dai maa)
Angaara
1996
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
1995
as Lajwanti 'Lajjo' Singh
Veergati
1995
as Parvati
Jawab
1995
as Rajeshwar's maidservant
Krantiveer
1994
as Mrs. Tilak
Laadla
1994
as Gayetri Verma
Dulaara
1994
as Mrs. Florence Joyner
Elaan
1994
as Revati Chaudhry
Mammo
1994
as Mammo
Gardish
1993
as Laxmi Sathe
Dekh Bhai Dekh
1993
as Suhasini Deewan
Dil Aashna Hai
1992
as Razia
Kal Ki Awaz
1992
as Akbari
Bekhudi
1992
as Aunty
Henna
1991
as Bibi Gul
Pushpaka Vimana
1987
as Magician's wife
Bandh Honth
1984
Mangal Pandey
1983
as Deepa R. Pandey
Yaarana
1981
Jwaala Daaku
1981
as Sita (Jwala's sister-in-law)
Chambal Ki Kasam
1980
Abdullah
1980
as Yashoda
Jurmana
1979
as Laila
Ganga Ki Saugand
1978
as Champa
Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein
1977
Charandas
1977
as Valesia
The Chess Players
1977
as Nafisa
Alaap
1977
as Sulakshana Gupta
Bundal Baaz
1976
as Malti
Koi Jeeta Koi Haara
1976
Kaala Sona
1975
as Bela
Dharmatma
1975
as Mona
Uljhan
1975
Aakraman
1975
as Asha
Khushboo
1975
as Manno
Do Jasoos
1975
as Hema Nihalchand
Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty
1975
Majboor
1974
as Renu Khanna
Naya Din Nai Raat
1974
Bobby
1973
as Alka 'Nikki' Sharma
Naina
1973
Loafer
1973
as Roopa
Raja Rani
1973
as Anita
Achanak
1973
as Nurse Radha
Heera
1973
as Laheriya
Rivaaj
1972
as Renu
Zindagi Zindagi
1972
as Shyama
Paras
1971
Lagan
1971
as Durga
Khoj
1971
Gopi
1970
Devi
1970
Aradhana
1969
as Renu
Mahal
1969
as Nurse
Baharon Ki Manzil
1968
Taqdeer
1967
Jahan Ara
1964
Pashmeena
as Naani