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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Welcome to the Jungle | 2026-06-25 | |
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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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जवानी जान | Jazz's Mother | 2020-01-31 |
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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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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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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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Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon | 2003-06-26 | |
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Fun2shh... Dudes in the 10th Century | 2003-12-19 | |
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जाल: द ट्रैप | Sudha Kaul | 2003-07-18 |
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Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai | Asha 'Jiji' | 2003-01-10 |
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पिंजर | Mrs. Shyamlal | 2003-10-22 |
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Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai | Mrs. Chaudhary | 2002-05-06 |
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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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Badhaai Ho Badhaai | 2002-11-08 | |
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दीवानगी | Mrs. Goyal | 2002-10-25 |
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Moksha: Salvation | 2001-11-30 | |
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ज़ुबेदा | Mammo | 2001-01-19 |
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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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कभी ख़ुशी कभी ग़म | Sayeeda “Daijaan / DJ” Naaz | 2001-12-14 |
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लज्जा | Mrs. Saroj | 2001-09-19 |
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Kaali Topi Lal Rumaal | Shalu's Mom | 2000-09-15 |
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दुल्हन हम ले जाएँगे | Mrs. Oberoi | 2000-03-20 |
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पुकार | Gayetri Rajvansh | 2000-02-04 |
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गज गामिनी | Noorbibi | 2000-12-01 |
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ஹே ராம் | Kasturba Gandhi | 2000-02-18 |
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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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बिच्छू | Neha Khandelwal | 2000-07-07 |
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Kya Kehna | Rohini Bakshi | 2000-05-18 |
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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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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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Khoobsurat | Sudha Chaudhary | 1999-11-06 |
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Sar Ankhon Par | 1999-10-15 | |
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कुछ कुछ होता है | Mrs. Khanna | 1998-10-16 |
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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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फोजी | 1998-10-12 | |
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डुप्लीकेट | Mrs. Chaudhary | 1998-05-08 |
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जब प्यार किसीसे होता है | Komal's Mother | 1998-05-22 |
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Mohabbat | Geetarani M.Kapoor | 1997-09-19 |
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लहू के दो रंग | Halima | 1997-03-21 |
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ज़िद्दी | Jaya's mother | 1997-04-11 |
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जुदाई | Kaajal's Mother | 1997-02-28 |
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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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मवाली एमएलए | Janki Kumar | 1996-06-09 |
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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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Angaara | 1996-03-08 | |
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दुश्मन दुनिया का | Manager of women's shelter | 1996-09-20 |
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Raja Hindustani | Chachi | 1996-11-15 |
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Shastra | Aunty | 1996-10-04 |
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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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Dulaara | Mrs. Florence Joyner | 1994-01-28 |
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Krantiveer | Mrs. Tilak | 1994-07-22 |
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Elaan | Revati Chaudhry | 1994-01-21 |
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Laadla | Gayetri Verma | 1994-03-17 |
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मम्मो | Mammo | 1994-06-08 |
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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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Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein | 1977-11-04 | |
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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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शतरंज के खिलाड़ी | Nafisa | 1977-10-02 |
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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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Khushboo | Manno | 1975-05-08 |
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Aakraman | Asha | 1975-05-14 |
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धर्मात्मा | Mona | 1975-07-25 |
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Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty | 1975-01-01 | |
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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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Naya Din Nai Raat | 1974-05-07 | |
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मज़बूर | Renu Khanna | 1974-12-06 |
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Naina | 1973-09-10 | |
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Loafer | Roopa | 1973-03-12 |
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हीरा | Laheriya | 1973-01-01 |
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Raja Rani | Anita | 1973-01-15 |
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अचानक | Nurse Radha | 1973-01-01 |
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Bobby | Alka 'Nikki' Sharma | 1973-09-28 |
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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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गोपी | Nandini | 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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Pashmeena | Naani |
