Farida Jalal
Acting
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.
TV Shows(13)
Heeramandi
Qudsia Begum
2024
The Great Indian Kapil Show
Self
2024
Parchhayee: Ghost Stories By Ruskin Bond
Dadi Ji
2019
The Kapil Sharma Show
Self
2016
Love Shots
2016
Comedy Nights with Kapil
Self
2013
Rishta.com
Ruchika's Mother
2010
Nadia Khan Show
Herself
2006
Indian Idol
Self
2004
Shararat - Thoda Jaadu, Thodi Nazaakat
Sushma "Nani" Malhotra
2003
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
Herself
2002
Dekh Bhai Dekh
Suhasini Deewan
1993
Such is Life
Ranjit's aunt
1984
Movies(134)
Welcome to the Jungle
2026
O'Romeo
Dadi
2026
The Great Shamsuddin Family
Akko
2025
Abir Gulaal
Nani
2025
Love in Vietnam
2025
Ittu Si Baat
Dadi
2022
Shaadi, Dahej and Gangster
2021
Lines
as Fatima Bibi
2021
Jawaani Jaaneman
Jazz's Mother
2020
Batti Gul Meter Chalu
Lalita's Grandmother
2018
I'm Not a Terrorist
Zabira
2017
Sargoshiyan
2017
Bezubaan Ishq
2015
Kaash Tum Hote
2014
A Gran Plan
Satvinder Kaur Bedi
2014
Raqt: A Psycho Thriller
Maria
2013
Student Of The Year
Abhimanyu's Grandmother
2012
Yeh Jo Mohabbat Hai
2012
Love Breakups Zindagi
Beeji
2011
Chala Mussaddi - Office Office
Shanti Tripathi
2011
4 Times Lucky
2011
Khuda Kasam
Fatima
2010
Aashayein
Madhu
2010
Big Brother
Sitadevi S. Gandhi / Sharma
2007
Aryan: Unbreakable
Mrs. Braganza
2006
Barsaat
Kajal's grandmother
2005
Taarzan: The Wonder Car
Mrs. Chaudhary
2004
Garv: Pride and Honour
Mrs.Dixit
2004
Fun2shh... Dudes in the 10th Century
2003
Pinjar
Mrs. Shyamlal
2003
Jaal: The Trap
Sudha Kaul
2003
Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai
Asha 'Jiji'
2003
Badhaai Ho Badhaai
2002
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
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
Sayeeda “Daijaan / DJ” Naaz
2001
Moksha: Salvation
2001
Lajja
Mrs. Saroj
2001
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke
Asha Malhotra
2001
Zubeidaa
Mammo
2001
Farz
Rukmani Singh
2001
Gaja Gamini
Noorbibi
2000
Kaali Topi Lal Rumaal
Shalu's Mom
2000
Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa
Pooja's mother
2000
Bichhoo
Neha Khandelwal
2000
Kya Kehna
Rohini Bakshi
2000
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
Mrs. Oberoi
2000
Khauff
Mrs. Jaidev Singh
2000
Hey Ram
Kasturba Gandhi
2000
Pukar
Gayetri Rajvansh
2000
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
Lily Anthony Rodriques
2000
Anjaane
2000
Khoobsurat
Sudha Chaudhary
1999
Sar Ankhon Par
1999
Dil Kya Kare
1999
Hindustan Ki Kasam
Mother of Ajay / Raju / Tauheed
1999
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Mrs. Khanna
1998
Soldier
1998
Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai
Komal's Mother
1998
Duplicate
Mrs. Chaudhary
1998
Salaakhen
Gayetri S. Agnihotri
1998
Saat Rang Ke Sapne
Yashoda
1998
Aflatoon
Raja's Mother
1997
Dil To Pagal Hai
Ajay's mother
1997
Mohabbat
Geetarani M.Kapoor
1997
Ziddi
Jaya's mother
1997
Lahoo Ke Do Rang
Halima
1997
Judaai
Kaajal's Mother
1997
Raja Hindustani
Chachi
1996
Shastra
Aunty
1996
Diljale
Shyam's mother
1996
Dushman Duniya Ka
Manager of women's shelter
1996
Loafer
Janki Kumar
1996
Rajkumar
Panna (Dai maa)
1996
Angaara
1996
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Lajwanti 'Lajjo' Singh
1995
Veergati
Parvati
1995
Jawab
Rajeshwar's maidservant
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
Dil Aashna Hai
Razia
1992
Kal Ki Awaz
Akbari
1992
Bekhudi
Aunty
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
Ganga Ki Saugand
Champa
1978
Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein
1977
Charandas
Valesia
1977
The Chess Players
Nafisa
1977
Alaap
Sulakshana Gupta
1977
Kasam Khoon Ki
1977
Bundal Baaz
Malti
1976
Koi Jeeta Koi Haara
1976
Do Jasoos
Hema Nihalchand
1975
Kaala Sona
Bela
1975
Dharmatma
Mona
1975
Uljhan
1975
Aakraman
Asha
1975
Khushboo
Manno
1975
Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty
1975
Majboor
Renu Khanna
1974
Naya Din Nai Raat
1974
Bobby
Alka 'Nikki' Sharma
1973
Naina
1973
Loafer
Roopa
1973
Raja Rani
Anita
1973
Achanak
Nurse Radha
1973
Heera
Laheriya
1973
Rivaaj
Renu
1972
Zindagi Zindagi
Shyama
1972
Paras
1971
Lagan
Durga
1971
Khoj
1971
Gopi
Nandini
1970
Devi
1970
Aradhana
Renu
1969
Mahal
Nurse
1969
Baharon Ki Manzil
Nalini S.S. Roy
1968
Taqdeer
1967
Jahan Ara
1964
Pashmeena
Naani