1949-03-14 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.
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O'Romeo | 2026-02-13 | |
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Love in Vietnam | 2025-09-12 | |
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Abir Gulaal | Nani | 2025-09-12 |
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इत्तु सी बात | Dadi | 2022-06-17 |
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Lines | as Fatima Bibi | 2021-07-29 |
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Shaadi, Dahej and Gangster | 2021-07-30 | |
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बत्ती गुल मीटर चालू | Lalita's Grandmother | 2018-09-21 |
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I'm Not a Terrorist | Zabira | 2017-10-20 |
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सरगोशियाँ | 2017-05-26 | |
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Bezubaan Ishq | 2015-07-03 | |
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A Gran Plan | Satvinder Kaur Bedi | 2014-04-25 |
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Kaash Tum Hote | 2014-12-12 | |
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Raqt: A Psycho Thriller | Maria | 2013-09-27 |
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Yeh Jo Mohabbat Hai | 2012-08-03 | |
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Student of the Year | Abhimanyu's Grandmother | 2012-10-19 |
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लव ब्रेकअप्स ज़िन्दगी | Beeji | 2011-10-07 |
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4 Times Lucky | 2011-01-01 | |
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आशाएं | Madhu | 2010-08-27 |
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Khuda Kasam | Fatima | 2010-10-26 |
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Big Brother | Sitadevi S. Gandhi / Sharma | 2007-04-13 |
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Aryan: Unbreakable | Mrs. Braganza | 2006-12-15 |
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Barsaat | Kajal's grandmother | 2005-08-19 |
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Taarzan: The Wonder Car | Mrs. Chaudhary | 2004-08-06 |
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Garv: Pride and Honour | Mrs.Dixit | 2004-07-09 |
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Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai | Asha 'Jiji' | 2003-01-10 |
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जाल: द ट्रैप | Sudha Kaul | 2003-07-18 |
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पिंजर | Mrs. Shyamlal | 2003-10-22 |
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Deewangee | Mrs. Goyal | 2002-10-25 |
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द लीज़ेंड ऑफ़ भगत सिंह | Vidyavati K. Singh | 2002-06-07 |
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Kuch Tum Kaho Kuch Hum Kahein | Vishnupratap's wife | 2002-06-28 |
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Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai | Mrs. Chaudhary | 2002-05-06 |
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लज्जा | Mrs. Saroj | 2001-09-19 |
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कभी ख़ुशी कभी ग़म | Sayeeda “Daijaan / DJ” Naaz | 2001-12-14 |
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चोरी चोरी चुपके चुपके | Asha Malhotra | 2001-03-09 |
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Farz | Rukmani Singh | 2001-01-12 |
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ज़ुबेदा | Mammo | 2001-01-19 |
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बिच्छू | 2000-07-07 | |
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दुल्हन हम ले जाएँगे | Mrs. Oberoi | 2000-03-20 |
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गज गामिनी | Noorbibi | 2000-12-01 |
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पुकार | Gayetri Rajvansh | 2000-02-04 |
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कहो ना प्यार है | Lily Anthony Rodriques | 2000-01-14 |
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Kya Kehna | Rohini Bakshi | 2000-05-18 |
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ஹே ராம் | Kasturba Gandhi | 2000-02-18 |
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Anjaane | 2000-01-01 | |
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Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa | Pooja's mother | 2000-08-18 |
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Khauff | Mrs. Jaidev Singh | 2000-03-02 |
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Kaali Topi Lal Rumaal | Shalu's Mom | 2000-09-15 |
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हिन्दुस्तान की कसम | Mother of Ajay / Raju / Tauheed | 1999-07-23 |
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Dil Kya Kare | 1999-09-24 | |
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Sar Ankhon Par | 1999-10-15 | |
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Khoobsurat | Sudha Chaudhary | 1999-11-06 |
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फोजी | 1998-10-12 | |
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जब प्यार किसीसे होता है | Komal's Mother | 1998-05-22 |
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कुछ कुछ होता है | Mrs. Khanna | 1998-10-16 |
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डुप्लीकेट | Mrs. Chaudhary | 1998-05-08 |
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Salaakhen | Gayetri S. Agnihotri | 1998-04-24 |
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Saat Rang Ke Sapne | Yashoda | 1998-02-20 |
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Kabhi Na Kabhi | 1998-04-17 | |
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Mohabbat | Geetarani M.Kapoor | 1997-09-19 |
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दिल तो पागल है | Ajay's mother | 1997-10-30 |
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Aflatoon | Raja's Mother | 1997-12-19 |
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लहू के दो रंग | 1997-03-21 | |
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जुदाई | Kaajal's Mother | 1997-02-28 |
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ज़िद्दी | Jaya's mother | 1997-04-11 |
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दुश्मन दुनिया का | Manager of women's shelter | 1996-09-20 |
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Shastra | Aunty | 1996-10-04 |
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मवाली एमएलए | Janki Kumar | 1996-06-09 |
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Raja Hindustani | Chachi | 1996-11-15 |
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Angaara | 1996-03-08 | |
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Rajkumar | Panna (Dai maa) | 1996-03-22 |
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Diljale | Shyam's mother | 1996-09-21 |
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वीरगति | Parvati | 1995-09-29 |
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दिलवाले दुल्हनिया ले जायेंगे | Lajwanti 'Lajjo' Singh | 1995-10-20 |
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Jawab | Rajeshwar's maidservant | 1995-01-25 |
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Dulaara | Mrs. Florence Joyner | 1994-01-28 |
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मम्मो | Mammo | 1994-06-08 |
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Krantiveer | Mrs. Tilak | 1994-07-22 |
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Laadla | Gayetri Verma | 1994-03-17 |
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Elaan | Revati Chaudhry | 1994-01-21 |
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गर्दिश | Laxmi Sathe | 1993-05-21 |
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दिल आशना है | Razia | 1992-10-23 |
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कल की आवाज़ | Akbari | 1992-08-21 |
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Bekhudi | Aunty | 1992-07-16 |
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Henna | Bibi Gul | 1991-06-28 |
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ಪುಷ್ಪಕ ವಿಮಾನ | Magician's wife | 1987-11-17 |
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Bandh Honth | 1984-01-01 | |
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Mangal Pandey | Deepa R. Pandey | 1983-01-13 |
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Yaarana | 1981-01-10 | |
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Jwaala Daaku | Sita (Jwala's sister-in-law) | 1981-01-01 |
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Chambal Ki Kasam | 1980-08-08 | |
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Abdullah | Yashoda | 1980-03-07 |
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जुर्माना | Laila | 1979-05-01 |
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Ganga Ki Saugand | Champa | 1978-02-10 |
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शतरंज के खिलाड़ी | Nafisa | 1977-10-02 |
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Kasam Khoon Ki | 1977-01-01 | |
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Charandas | Valesia | 1977-10-21 |
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आलाप | Sulakshana Gupta | 1977-03-12 |
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Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein | 1977-11-04 | |
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Koi Jeeta Koi Haara | 1976-01-01 | |
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Bundal Baaz | Malti | 1976-01-01 |
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Do Jasoos | Hema Nihalchand | 1975-01-01 |
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Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty | 1975-01-01 | |
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Khushboo | Manno | 1975-05-08 |
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धर्मात्मा | Mona | 1975-07-25 |
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Uljhan | 1975-07-22 | |
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Kaala Sona | Bela | 1975-07-29 |
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Aakraman | Asha | 1975-05-14 |
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मज़बूर | Renu Khanna | 1974-12-06 |
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Naya Din Nai Raat | 1974-05-07 | |
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हीरा | Laheriya | 1973-01-01 |
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Bobby | Alka 'Nikki' Sharma | 1973-09-28 |
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Naina | 1973-09-10 | |
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Raja Rani | Anita | 1973-01-15 |
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अचानक | Nurse Radha | 1973-01-01 |
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Loafer | Roopa | 1973-03-12 |
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Zindagi Zindagi | Shyama | 1972-01-01 |
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Rivaaj | Renu | 1972-01-01 |
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Lagan | Durga | 1971-01-01 |
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Khoj | 1971-01-01 | |
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Paras | 1971-07-11 | |
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Devi | 1970-01-01 | |
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Gopi | 1970-01-01 | |
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Mahal | Nurse | 1969-01-01 |
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आराधना | Renu | 1969-11-07 |
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बहारों की मंजिल | 1968-01-01 | |
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Taqdeer | 1967-07-15 | |
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Jahan Ara | 1964-11-20 | |
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Pashmeena | Naani |
