Farida Jalal
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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Movies (137)
Welcome To The Jungle
2026 · Badi Bi
O'Romeo
2026 · Dadi
The Great Shamsuddin Family
2025 · Akko
Love in Vietnam
2025 · Bebbe
Aabeer Gulaal
2025 · Nani
Ittu Si Baat
2022 · Dadi
Shaadi, Dahej and Gangster
2021
Lines
2021 · as Fatima Bibi
Jawaani Jaaneman
2020 · Jazz's Mother
Batti Gul Meter Chalu
2018 · Lalita's Grandmother
I'm Not a Terrorist
2017 · Zabira
Sargoshiyan
2017
Bezubaan Ishq
2015
Kaash Tum Hote
2014
A Gran Plan
2014 · Satvinder Kaur Bedi
Raqt: A Psycho Thriller
2013 · Maria
Student of the Year
2012 · Abhimanyu's Grandmother
Yeh Jo Mohabbat Hai
2012
Love Breakups Zindagi
2011 · Beeji
Chala Mussaddi - Office Office
2011 · Shanti Tripathi
4 Times Lucky
2011
Khuda Kasam
2010 · Fatima
Aashayein
2010 · Madhu
Big Brother
2007 · Sitadevi S. Gandhi / Sharma
Aryan: Unbreakable
2006 · Mrs. Braganza
Barsaat
2005 · Kajal's grandmother
Taarzan: The Wonder Car
2004 · Mrs. Chaudhary
Garv: Pride and Honour
2004 · Mrs.Dixit
Fun2shh... Dudes in the 10th Century
2003
Pinjar
2003 · Mrs. Shyamlal
Jaal: The Trap
2003 · Sudha Kaul
Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon
2003 · Teacher
Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai
2003 · Asha 'Jiji'
Badhaai Ho Badhaai
2002
Deewangee
2002 · Mrs. Goyal
Kuch Tum Kaho Kuch Hum Kahein
2002 · Vishnupratap's wife
The Legend of Bhagat Singh
2002 · Vidyavati K. Singh
Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai
2002 · Mrs. Chaudhary
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
2001 · Sayeeda “Daijaan / DJ” Naaz
Moksha: Salvation
2001
Lajja
2001 · Mrs. Saroj
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke
2001 · Asha Malhotra
Zubeidaa
2001 · Mammo
Farz
2001 · Rukmani Singh
Gaja Gamini
2000 · Noorbibi
Kaali Topi Lal Rumaal
2000 · Shalu's Mom
Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa
2000 · Pooja's mother
Bichhoo
2000 · Neha Khandelwal
Kya Kehna
2000 · Rohini Bakshi
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
2000 · Mrs. Oberoi
Khauff
2000 · Mrs. Jaidev Singh
Hey Ram
2000 · Kasturba Gandhi
Pukar
2000 · Gayetri Rajvansh
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
2000 · Lily Anthony Rodriques
Anjaane
2000
Khoobsurat
1999 · Sudha Chaudhary
Sar Ankhon Par
1999
Dil Kya Kare
1999
Hindustan Ki Kasam
1999 · Mother of Ajay / Raju / Tauheed
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
1998 · Mrs. Khanna
Soldier
1998
Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai
1998 · Komal's Mother
Duplicate
1998 · Mrs. Chaudhary
Salaakhen
1998 · Gayetri S. Agnihotri
Saat Rang Ke Sapne
1998 · Yashoda
Aflatoon
1997 · Raja's Mother
Dil To Pagal Hai
1997 · Ajay's mother
Mohabbat
1997 · Geetarani M.Kapoor
Ziddi
1997 · Jaya's mother
Lahoo Ke Do Rang
1997 · Halima
Judaai
1997 · Kaajal's Mother
Raja Hindustani
1996 · Chachi
Shastra
1996 · Aunty
Diljale
1996 · Shyam's mother
Dushman Duniya Ka
1996 · Manager of women's shelter
Loafer
1996 · Janki Kumar
Rajkumar
1996 · Panna (Dai maa)
Angaara
1996
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
1995 · Lajwanti 'Lajjo' Singh
Veergati
1995 · Parvati
Jawab
1995 · Rajeshwar's maidservant
Krantiveer
1994 · Mrs. Tilak
Mammo
1994 · Mammo
Laadla
1994 · Gayetri Verma
Dulaara
1994 · Mrs. Florence Joyner
Elaan
1994 · Revati Chaudhry
Gardish
1993 · Laxmi Sathe
Dil Aashna Hai
1992 · Razia
Kal Ki Awaz
1992 · Akbari
Bekhudi
1992 · Aunty
Henna
1991 · Bibi Gul
Pushpaka Vimana
1987 · Magician's wife
Bandh Honth
1984
Mangal Pandey
1983 · Deepa R. Pandey
Yaarana
1981
Jwaala Daaku
1981 · Sita (Jwala's sister-in-law)
Chambal Ki Kasam
1980
Abdullah
1980 · Yashoda
Jurmana
1979 · Laila
Ganga Ki Saugand
1978 · Champa
Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein
1977
Charandas
1977 · Valesia
The Chess Players
1977 · Nafisa
Alaap
1977 · Sulakshana Gupta
Kasam Khoon Ki
1977
Bundal Baaz
1976 · Malti
Koi Jeeta Koi Haara
1976
Do Jasoos
1975 · Hema Nihalchand
Kaala Sona
1975 · Bela
Dharmatma
1975 · Mona
Uljhan
1975
Aakraman
1975 · Asha
Khushboo
1975 · Manno
Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty
1975
Majboor
1974 · Renu Khanna
Naya Din Nai Raat
1974
Bobby
1973 · Alka 'Nikki' Sharma
Naina
1973
Loafer
1973 · Roopa
Raja Rani
1973 · Anita
Achanak
1973 · Nurse Radha
Heera
1973 · Laheriya
Aankh Micholi
1972 · Geeta
Amar Prem
1972 · Mrs. Nandkishore Sharma
Rivaaj
1972 · Renu
Zindagi Zindagi
1972 · Shyama
Paras
1971
Lagan
1971 · Durga
Khoj
1971
Gopi
1970 · Nandini
Devi
1970
Aradhana
1969 · Renu
Mahal
1969 · Nurse
Baharon Ki Manzil
1968 · Nalini S.S. Roy
Taqdeer
1967
Jahan Ara
1964
Pashmeena
· Naani
TV shows (13)
Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar
2024 · Qudsia Begum
The Great Indian Kapil Show
2024 · Self
Parchhayee: Ghost Stories By Ruskin Bond
2019 · Dadi Ji
The Kapil Sharma Show
2016 · Self
Love Shots
2016
Comedy Nights with Kapil
2013 · Self
Rishta.com
2010 · Ruchika's Mother
Nadia Khan Show
2006 · Herself
Indian Idol
2004 · Self
Shararat - Thoda Jaadu, Thodi Nazaakat
2003 · Sushma "Nani" Malhotra
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
2002 · Herself
Dekh Bhai Dekh
1993 · Suhasini Deewan
Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi
1984 · Ranjit's aunt