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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ओ रोमियो | Dadi | 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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द ग्रेट शम्सुद्दीन फ़ैमिली | Akko | 2025-12-12 |
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इत्तु सी बात | Dadi | 2022-06-17 |
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Shaadi, Dahej and Gangster | 2021-07-30 | |
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Lines | as Fatima Bibi | 2021-07-29 |
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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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Kaash Tum Hote | 2014-12-12 | |
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A Gran Plan | Satvinder Kaur Bedi | 2014-04-25 |
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Raqt: A Psycho Thriller | Maria | 2013-09-27 |
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Student of the Year | Abhimanyu's Grandmother | 2012-10-19 |
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Yeh Jo Mohabbat Hai | 2012-08-03 | |
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चला मुसद्दी...ऑफिस-ऑफिस | Shanti Tripathi | 2011-08-05 |
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4 Times Lucky | 2011-01-01 | |
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लव ब्रेकअप्स ज़िन्दगी | Beeji | 2011-10-07 |
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Khuda Kasam | Fatima | 2010-10-26 |
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आशाएं | Madhu | 2010-08-27 |
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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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Garv: Pride and Honour | Mrs.Dixit | 2004-07-09 |
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Taarzan: The Wonder Car | Mrs. Chaudhary | 2004-08-06 |
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पिंजर | Mrs. Shyamlal | 2003-10-22 |
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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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Fun2shh... Dudes in the 10th Century | 2003-12-19 | |
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Deewangee | Mrs. Goyal | 2002-10-25 |
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Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai | Mrs. Chaudhary | 2002-05-06 |
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Kuch Tum Kaho Kuch Hum Kahein | Vishnupratap's wife | 2002-06-28 |
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Badhaai Ho Badhaai | 2002-11-08 | |
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द लीज़ेंड ऑफ़ भगत सिंह | Vidyavati K. Singh | 2002-06-07 |
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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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लज्जा | Mrs. Saroj | 2001-09-19 |
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Farz | Rukmani Singh | 2001-01-12 |
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ज़ुबेदा | Mammo | 2001-01-19 |
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Moksha: Salvation | 2001-11-30 | |
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Anjaane | 2000-01-01 | |
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कहो ना प्यार है | Lily Anthony Rodriques | 2000-01-14 |
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गज गामिनी | Noorbibi | 2000-12-01 |
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बिच्छू | 2000-07-07 | |
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Kya Kehna | Rohini Bakshi | 2000-05-18 |
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पुकार | Gayetri Rajvansh | 2000-02-04 |
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दुल्हन हम ले जाएँगे | Mrs. Oberoi | 2000-03-20 |
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ஹே ராம் | Kasturba Gandhi | 2000-02-18 |
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Kaali Topi Lal Rumaal | Shalu's Mom | 2000-09-15 |
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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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Dil Kya Kare | 1999-09-24 | |
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Khoobsurat | Sudha Chaudhary | 1999-11-06 |
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हिन्दुस्तान की कसम | Mother of Ajay / Raju / Tauheed | 1999-07-23 |
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Sar Ankhon Par | 1999-10-15 | |
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Saat Rang Ke Sapne | Yashoda | 1998-02-20 |
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कुछ कुछ होता है | Mrs. Khanna | 1998-10-16 |
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फोजी | 1998-10-12 | |
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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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जब प्यार किसीसे होता है | Komal's Mother | 1998-05-22 |
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दिल तो पागल है | Ajay's mother | 1997-10-30 |
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जुदाई | Kaajal's Mother | 1997-02-28 |
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Mohabbat | Geetarani M.Kapoor | 1997-09-19 |
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ज़िद्दी | Jaya's mother | 1997-04-11 |
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लहू के दो रंग | 1997-03-21 | |
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Aflatoon | Raja's Mother | 1997-12-19 |
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Shastra | Aunty | 1996-10-04 |
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Rajkumar | Panna (Dai maa) | 1996-03-22 |
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दुश्मन दुनिया का | Manager of women's shelter | 1996-09-20 |
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मवाली एमएलए | Janki Kumar | 1996-06-09 |
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Diljale | Shyam's mother | 1996-09-21 |
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Raja Hindustani | Chachi | 1996-11-15 |
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Angaara | 1996-03-08 | |
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Jawab | Rajeshwar's maidservant | 1995-01-25 |
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दिलवाले दुल्हनिया ले जायेंगे | Lajwanti 'Lajjo' Singh | 1995-10-20 |
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वीरगति | Parvati | 1995-09-29 |
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Krantiveer | Mrs. Tilak | 1994-07-22 |
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Dulaara | Mrs. Florence Joyner | 1994-01-28 |
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मम्मो | Mammo | 1994-06-08 |
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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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कल की आवाज़ | Akbari | 1992-08-21 |
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Bekhudi | Aunty | 1992-07-16 |
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दिल आशना है | Razia | 1992-10-23 |
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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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Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein | 1977-11-04 | |
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आलाप | Sulakshana Gupta | 1977-03-12 |
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Kasam Khoon Ki | 1977-01-01 | |
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शतरंज के खिलाड़ी | Nafisa | 1977-10-02 |
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Charandas | Valesia | 1977-10-21 |
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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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Aakraman | Asha | 1975-05-14 |
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Kaala Sona | Bela | 1975-07-29 |
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Do Jasoos | Hema Nihalchand | 1975-10-07 |
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Uljhan | 1975-07-22 | |
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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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Naya Din Nai Raat | 1974-05-07 | |
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मज़बूर | Renu Khanna | 1974-12-06 |
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Bobby | Alka 'Nikki' Sharma | 1973-09-28 |
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Naina | 1973-09-10 | |
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हीरा | Laheriya | 1973-01-01 |
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Raja Rani | Anita | 1973-01-15 |
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Loafer | Roopa | 1973-03-12 |
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अचानक | Nurse Radha | 1973-01-01 |
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Rivaaj | Renu | 1972-01-01 |
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Zindagi Zindagi | Shyama | 1972-01-01 |
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Khoj | 1971-01-01 | |
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Lagan | Durga | 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 | Nalini S.S. Roy | 1968-01-01 |
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Taqdeer | 1967-07-15 | |
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Jahan Ara | 1964-11-20 | |
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Welcome to the Jungle | ||
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Pashmeena | Naani |