Farida Jalal
Born
March 14, 1949 (76 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Bombay, India [now Mumbai]
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

Ittu Si Baat
Dadi
2022

Shaadi, Dahej and Gangster
2021

Batti Gul Meter Chalu
Lalita's Grandmother
2018

Sargoshiyan
2017

Bezubaan Ishq
2015

A Gran Plan
Satvinder Kaur Bedi
2014

Student Of The Year
Abhimanyu's Grandmother
2012

Love Breakups Zindagi
Beeji
2011

Chori Chori Chupke Chupke
Asha Malhotra
2001

Zubeidaa
Mammo
2001

Farz
Rukmani Singh
2001

Gaja Gamini
Noorbibi
2000

Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
Mrs. Oberoi
2000

Pukar
Gayetri Rajvansh
2000

Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
Lily Anthony Rodriques
2000

Dil Kya Kare
1999

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Mrs. Khanna
1998

Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai
Komal's Mother
1998

Kabhi Na Kabhi
1998

Saat Rang Ke Sapne
Yashoda
1998

Dil To Pagal Hai
Ajay's mother
1997

Lahoo Ke Do Rang
1997

Dushman Duniya Ka
Manager of women's shelter
1996

Rajkumar
Panna (Dai maa)
1996

Jawab
Rajeshwar's maidservant
1995

Bekhudi
Aunty
1992

Ganga Ki Saugand
Champa
1978

Bundal Baaz
Malti
1976

Koi Jeeta Koi Haara
1976

Kaala Sona
Bela
1975

Aakraman
Asha
1975

Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty
1975

Raja Rani
Anita
1973

Devi
1970

Baharon Ki Manzil
1968

Pashmeena
Naani

Heeramandi
Qudsia Begum · (8 episodes)
2024

Lines
as Fatima Bibi
2021

Parchhayee: Ghost Stories By Ruskin Bond
Ricky's Dadi · (12 episodes)
2019

I'm Not a Terrorist
Zabira
2017

The Kapil Sharma Show
Herself · (1 episode)
2016

Love Shots
(6 episodes)
2016
Kaash Tum Hote
2014
Raqt: A Psycho Thriller
Maria
2013

Comedy Nights with Kapil
Self · (1 episode)
2013

Yeh Jo Mohabbat Hai
2012
4 Times Lucky
2011

Khuda Kasam
Fatima
2010

Aashayein
Madhu
2010

Big Brother
Sitadevi S. Gandhi / Sharma
2007

Aryan: Unbreakable
Mrs. Braganza
2006

Nadia Khan Show
Herself · (1 episode)
2006

Barsaat
Kajal's grandmother
2005

Taarzan: The Wonder Car
Mrs. Chaudhary
2004

Garv: Pride and Honour
Mrs.Dixit
2004

Pinjar
Mrs. Shyamlal
2003

Jaal: The Trap
Sudha Kaul
2003

Shararat - Thoda Jaadu, Thodi Nazaakat
Sushma "Nani" Malhotra · (192 episodes)
2003

Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai
Asha 'Jiji'
2003

Deewangee
Mrs. Goyal
2002

Kuch Tum Kaho Kuch Hum Kahein
Vishnupratap's wife
2002

The Legend of Bhagat Singh
Vidyavati K. Singh
2002

Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai
Mrs. Chaudhary
2002
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
Herself · (1 episode)
2002

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
Sayeeda “Daijaan / DJ” Naaz
2001

Lajja
Mrs. Saroj
2001

Kaali Topi Lal Rumaal
Shalu's Mom
2000

Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa
Pooja's mother
2000

Bichhoo
2000

Kya Kehna
Rohini Bakshi
2000

Khauff
Mrs. Jaidev Singh
2000

Hey Ram
Kasturba Gandhi
2000
Anjaane
2000

Khoobsurat
Sudha Chaudhary
1999

Sar Ankhon Par
1999

Hindustan Ki Kasam
Mother of Ajay / Raju / Tauheed
1999

Soldier
1998

Duplicate
Mrs. Chaudhary
1998

Salaakhen
Gayetri S. Agnihotri
1998

Aflatoon
Raja's Mother
1997

Mohabbat
Geetarani M.Kapoor
1997

Ghar Jamai
(1 episode)
1997

Ziddi
Jaya's mother
1997

Judaai
Kaajal's Mother
1997

Raja Hindustani
Chachi
1996

Shastra
Aunty
1996

Diljale
Shyam's mother
1996

Loafer
Janki Kumar
1996

Angaara
1996

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Lajwanti 'Lajjo' Singh
1995

Veergati
Parvati
1995

Krantiveer
Mrs. Tilak
1994

Mammo
Mammo
1994

Laadla
Gayetri Verma
1994

Dulaara
Mrs. Florence Joyner
1994

Elaan
Revati Chaudhry
1994

Gardish
Laxmi Sathe
1993

Dekh Bhai Dekh
Suhasini Deewan · (66 episodes)
1993

Dil Aashna Hai
Razia
1992

Kal Ki Awaz
Akbari
1992

Henna
Bibi Gul
1991

Pushpaka Vimana
Magician's wife
1987
Bandh Honth
1984

Mangal Pandey
Deepa R. Pandey
1983

Yaarana
1981

Jwaala Daaku
Sita (Jwala's sister-in-law)
1981
Chambal Ki Kasam
1980

Abdullah
Yashoda
1980

Jurmana
Laila
1979

Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein
1977

Charandas
Valesia
1977

The Chess Players
Nafisa
1977

Alaap
Sulakshana Gupta
1977

Dharmatma
Mona
1975

Uljhan
1975

Khushboo
Manno
1975

Do Jasoos
Hema Nihalchand
1975

Majboor
Renu Khanna
1974

Naya Din Nai Raat
1974

Bobby
Alka 'Nikki' Sharma
1973

Naina
1973

Loafer
Roopa
1973

Achanak
Nurse Radha
1973

Heera
Laheriya
1973

Rivaaj
Renu
1972

Zindagi Zindagi
Shyama
1972
Paras
1971

Lagan
Durga
1971

Khoj
1971

Gopi
1970

Aradhana
Renu
1969

Mahal
Nurse
1969

Taqdeer
1967

Jahan Ara
1964