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.
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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Wikipedia: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q157803
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Filmography (Movies)
O'Romeo
Character:
Release Date:13/02/2026
The Great Shamsuddin Family
Character:Akko
Release Date:12/12/2025
Abir Gulaal
Character:Nani
Release Date:12/09/2025
Love in Vietnam
Character:
Release Date:12/09/2025
Ittu Si Baat
Character:Dadi
Release Date:17/06/2022
Shaadi, Dahej and Gangster
Character:
Release Date:30/07/2021
Lines
Character:as Fatima Bibi
Release Date:29/07/2021
Batti Gul Meter Chalu
Character:Lalita's Grandmother
Release Date:21/09/2018
I'm Not a Terrorist
Character:Zabira
Release Date:20/10/2017
Sargoshiyan
Character:
Release Date:26/05/2017
Bezubaan Ishq
Character:
Release Date:03/07/2015
Kaash Tum Hote
Character:
Release Date:12/12/2014
A Gran Plan
Character:Satvinder Kaur Bedi
Release Date:25/04/2014
Raqt: A Psycho Thriller
Character:Maria
Release Date:27/09/2013
Student Of The Year
Character:Abhimanyu's Grandmother
Release Date:19/10/2012
Yeh Jo Mohabbat Hai
Character:
Release Date:03/08/2012
Love Breakups Zindagi
Character:Beeji
Release Date:07/10/2011
Chala Mussaddi - Office Office
Character:Shanti Tripathi
Release Date:05/08/2011
4 Times Lucky
Character:
Release Date:01/01/2011
Khuda Kasam
Character:Fatima
Release Date:26/10/2010
Aashayein
Character:Madhu
Release Date:27/08/2010
Big Brother
Character:Sitadevi S. Gandhi / Sharma
Release Date:13/04/2007
Aryan: Unbreakable
Character:Mrs. Braganza
Release Date:15/12/2006
Barsaat
Character:Kajal's grandmother
Release Date:19/08/2005
Taarzan: The Wonder Car
Character:Mrs. Chaudhary
Release Date:06/08/2004
Garv: Pride and Honour
Character:Mrs.Dixit
Release Date:09/07/2004
Fun2shh... Dudes in the 10th Century
Character:
Release Date:19/12/2003
Pinjar
Character:Mrs. Shyamlal
Release Date:22/10/2003
Jaal: The Trap
Character:Sudha Kaul
Release Date:18/07/2003
Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai
Character:Asha 'Jiji'
Release Date:10/01/2003
Badhaai Ho Badhaai
Character:
Release Date:08/11/2002
Deewangee
Character:Mrs. Goyal
Release Date:25/10/2002
Kuch Tum Kaho Kuch Hum Kahein
Character:Vishnupratap's wife
Release Date:28/06/2002
The Legend of Bhagat Singh
Character:Vidyavati K. Singh
Release Date:07/06/2002
Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai
Character:Mrs. Chaudhary
Release Date:06/05/2002
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
Character:Sayeeda “Daijaan / DJ” Naaz
Release Date:14/12/2001
Moksha: Salvation
Character:
Release Date:30/11/2001
Lajja
Character:Mrs. Saroj
Release Date:19/09/2001
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke
Character:Asha Malhotra
Release Date:09/03/2001
Zubeidaa
Character:Mammo
Release Date:19/01/2001
Farz
Character:Rukmani Singh
Release Date:12/01/2001
Gaja Gamini
Character:Noorbibi
Release Date:01/12/2000
Kaali Topi Lal Rumaal
Character:Shalu's Mom
Release Date:15/09/2000
Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa
Character:Pooja's mother
Release Date:18/08/2000
Bichhoo
Character:
Release Date:07/07/2000
Kya Kehna
Character:Rohini Bakshi
Release Date:18/05/2000
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
Character:Mrs. Oberoi
Release Date:20/03/2000
Khauff
Character:Mrs. Jaidev Singh
Release Date:02/03/2000
Hey Ram
Character:Kasturba Gandhi
Release Date:18/02/2000
Pukar
Character:Gayetri Rajvansh
Release Date:04/02/2000
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
Character:Lily Anthony Rodriques
Release Date:14/01/2000
Anjaane
Character:
Release Date:01/01/2000
Khoobsurat
Character:Sudha Chaudhary
Release Date:06/11/1999
Sar Ankhon Par
Character:
Release Date:15/10/1999
Dil Kya Kare
Character:
Release Date:24/09/1999
Hindustan Ki Kasam
Character:Mother of Ajay / Raju / Tauheed
Release Date:23/07/1999
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Character:Mrs. Khanna
Release Date:16/10/1998
Soldier
Character:
Release Date:12/10/1998
Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai
Character:Komal's Mother
Release Date:22/05/1998
Duplicate
Character:Mrs. Chaudhary
Release Date:08/05/1998
Salaakhen
Character:Gayetri S. Agnihotri
Release Date:24/04/1998
Saat Rang Ke Sapne
Character:Yashoda
Release Date:20/02/1998
Aflatoon
Character:Raja's Mother
Release Date:19/12/1997
Dil To Pagal Hai
Character:Ajay's mother
Release Date:30/10/1997
Mohabbat
Character:Geetarani M.Kapoor
Release Date:19/09/1997
Ziddi
Character:Jaya's mother
Release Date:11/04/1997
Lahoo Ke Do Rang
Character:
Release Date:21/03/1997
Judaai
Character:Kaajal's Mother
Release Date:28/02/1997
Raja Hindustani
Character:Chachi
Release Date:15/11/1996
Shastra
Character:Aunty
Release Date:04/10/1996
Diljale
Character:Shyam's mother
Release Date:21/09/1996
Dushman Duniya Ka
Character:Manager of women's shelter
Release Date:20/09/1996
Loafer
Character:Janki Kumar
Release Date:09/06/1996
Rajkumar
Character:Panna (Dai maa)
Release Date:22/03/1996
Angaara
Character:
Release Date:08/03/1996
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Character:Lajwanti 'Lajjo' Singh
Release Date:20/10/1995
Veergati
Character:Parvati
Release Date:29/09/1995
Jawab
Character:Rajeshwar's maidservant
Release Date:25/01/1995
Krantiveer
Character:Mrs. Tilak
Release Date:22/07/1994
Mammo
Character:Mammo
Release Date:08/06/1994
Laadla
Character:Gayetri Verma
Release Date:17/03/1994
Dulaara
Character:Mrs. Florence Joyner
Release Date:28/01/1994
Elaan
Character:Revati Chaudhry
Release Date:21/01/1994
Gardish
Character:Laxmi Sathe
Release Date:21/05/1993
Dil Aashna Hai
Character:Razia
Release Date:23/10/1992
Kal Ki Awaz
Character:Akbari
Release Date:21/08/1992
Bekhudi
Character:Aunty
Release Date:16/07/1992
Henna
Character:Bibi Gul
Release Date:28/06/1991
Pushpaka Vimana
Character:Magician's wife
Release Date:17/11/1987
Bandh Honth
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1984
Mangal Pandey
Character:Deepa R. Pandey
Release Date:13/01/1983
Yaarana
Character:
Release Date:10/01/1981
Jwaala Daaku
Character:Sita (Jwala's sister-in-law)
Release Date:01/01/1981
Chambal Ki Kasam
Character:
Release Date:08/08/1980
Abdullah
Character:Yashoda
Release Date:07/03/1980
Jurmana
Character:Laila
Release Date:01/05/1979
Ganga Ki Saugand
Character:Champa
Release Date:10/02/1978
Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein
Character:
Release Date:04/11/1977
Charandas
Character:Valesia
Release Date:21/10/1977
The Chess Players
Character:Nafisa
Release Date:02/10/1977
Alaap
Character:Sulakshana Gupta
Release Date:12/03/1977
Kasam Khoon Ki
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1977
Bundal Baaz
Character:Malti
Release Date:01/01/1976
Koi Jeeta Koi Haara
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1976
Do Jasoos
Character:Hema Nihalchand
Release Date:07/10/1975
Kaala Sona
Character:Bela
Release Date:29/07/1975
Dharmatma
Character:Mona
Release Date:25/07/1975
Uljhan
Character:
Release Date:22/07/1975
Aakraman
Character:Asha
Release Date:14/05/1975
Khushboo
Character:Manno
Release Date:08/05/1975
Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1975
Majboor
Character:Renu Khanna
Release Date:06/12/1974
Naya Din Nai Raat
Character:
Release Date:07/05/1974
Bobby
Character:Alka 'Nikki' Sharma
Release Date:28/09/1973
Naina
Character:
Release Date:10/09/1973
Loafer
Character:Roopa
Release Date:12/03/1973
Raja Rani
Character:Anita
Release Date:15/01/1973
Achanak
Character:Nurse Radha
Release Date:01/01/1973
Heera
Character:Laheriya
Release Date:01/01/1973
Rivaaj
Character:Renu
Release Date:01/01/1972
Zindagi Zindagi
Character:Shyama
Release Date:01/01/1972
Paras
Character:
Release Date:11/07/1971
Lagan
Character:Durga
Release Date:01/01/1971
Khoj
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1971
Gopi
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1970
Devi
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1970
Aradhana
Character:Renu
Release Date:07/11/1969
Mahal
Character:Nurse
Release Date:01/01/1969
Baharon Ki Manzil
Character:Nalini S.S. Roy
Release Date:01/01/1968
Taqdeer
Character:
Release Date:15/07/1967
Jahan Ara
Character:
Release Date:20/11/1964
Television Appearances
Heeramandi
Character:Qudsia Begum
Parchhayee: Ghost Stories By Ruskin Bond
Character:Ricky's Dadi
The Kapil Sharma Show
Character:Herself
Love Shots
Character:
Comedy Nights with Kapil
Character:Self
Nadia Khan Show
Character:Herself
Shararat - Thoda Jaadu, Thodi Nazaakat
Character:Sushma "Nani" Malhotra
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
Character:Herself
Ghar Jamai
Character:
Dekh Bhai Dekh
Character:Suhasini Deewan
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