Farida Jalal
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- March 14, 1949
- Birthplace
- 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.
Filmography
Pashmeena TBA
as Naani
Welcome To The Jungle 2026
as Badi Bi
O'Romeo 2026
as Dadi
The Great Shamsuddin Family 2025
as Akko
Love in Vietnam 2025
as Bebbe
Aabeer Gulaal 2025
as Nani
Ittu Si Baat 2022
as Dadi
Shaadi, Dahej and Gangster 2021
Actor
Lines 2021
as as Fatima Bibi
Jawaani Jaaneman 2020
as Jazz's Mother
Batti Gul Meter Chalu 2018
as Lalita's Grandmother
I'm Not a Terrorist 2017
as Zabira
Sargoshiyan 2017
Actor
Bezubaan Ishq 2015
Actor
Kaash Tum Hote 2014
Actor
A Gran Plan 2014
as Satvinder Kaur Bedi
- Raqt: A Psycho Thriller
Raqt: A Psycho Thriller 2013
as Maria
Student of the Year 2012
as Abhimanyu's Grandmother
Yeh Jo Mohabbat Hai 2012
Actor
Love Breakups Zindagi 2011
as Beeji
Chala Mussaddi - Office Office 2011
as Shanti Tripathi
- 4 Times Lucky
4 Times Lucky 2011
Actor
Khuda Kasam 2010
as Fatima
Aashayein 2010
as Madhu
Big Brother 2007
as Sitadevi S. Gandhi / Sharma
Aryan: Unbreakable 2006
as Mrs. Braganza
Barsaat 2005
as Kajal's grandmother
Taarzan: The Wonder Car 2004
as Mrs. Chaudhary
Garv: Pride and Honour 2004
as Mrs.Dixit
Fun2shh... Dudes in the 10th Century 2003
Actor
Pinjar 2003
as Mrs. Shyamlal
Jaal: The Trap 2003
as Sudha Kaul
Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon 2003
as Teacher
Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai 2003
as Asha 'Jiji'
Badhaai Ho Badhaai 2002
Actor
Deewangee 2002
as Mrs. Goyal
Kuch Tum Kaho Kuch Hum Kahein 2002
as Vishnupratap's wife
The Legend of Bhagat Singh 2002
as Vidyavati K. Singh
Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai 2002
as Mrs. Chaudhary
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham 2001
as Sayeeda “Daijaan / DJ” Naaz
Moksha: Salvation 2001
Actor
Lajja 2001
as Mrs. Saroj
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke 2001
as Asha Malhotra
Zubeidaa 2001
as Mammo
Farz 2001
as Rukmani Singh
Gaja Gamini 2000
as Noorbibi
Kaali Topi Lal Rumaal 2000
as Shalu's Mom
Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa 2000
as Pooja's mother
Bichhoo 2000
as Neha Khandelwal
Kya Kehna 2000
as Rohini Bakshi
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge 2000
as Mrs. Oberoi
Khauff 2000
as Mrs. Jaidev Singh
Hey Ram 2000
as Kasturba Gandhi
Pukar 2000
as Gayetri Rajvansh
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai 2000
as Lily Anthony Rodriques
- Anjaane
Anjaane 2000
Actor
Khoobsurat 1999
as Sudha Chaudhary
Sar Ankhon Par 1999
Actor
Dil Kya Kare 1999
Actor
Hindustan Ki Kasam 1999
as Mother of Ajay / Raju / Tauheed
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai 1998
as Mrs. Khanna
Soldier 1998
Actor
Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai 1998
as Komal's Mother
Duplicate 1998
as Mrs. Chaudhary
Salaakhen 1998
as Gayetri S. Agnihotri
Saat Rang Ke Sapne 1998
as Yashoda
Aflatoon 1997
as Raja's Mother
Dil To Pagal Hai 1997
as Ajay's mother
Mohabbat 1997
as Geetarani M.Kapoor
Ziddi 1997
as Jaya's mother
Lahoo Ke Do Rang 1997
as Halima
Judaai 1997
as Kaajal's Mother
Raja Hindustani 1996
as Chachi
Shastra 1996
as Aunty
Diljale 1996
as Shyam's mother
Dushman Duniya Ka 1996
as Manager of women's shelter
Loafer 1996
as Janki Kumar
Rajkumar 1996
as Panna (Dai maa)
Angaara 1996
Actor
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge 1995
as Lajwanti 'Lajjo' Singh
Veergati 1995
as Parvati
Jawab 1995
as Rajeshwar's maidservant
Krantiveer 1994
as Mrs. Tilak
Mammo 1994
as Mammo
Laadla 1994
as Gayetri Verma
Dulaara 1994
as Mrs. Florence Joyner
Elaan 1994
as Revati Chaudhry
Gardish 1993
as Laxmi Sathe
Dil Aashna Hai 1992
as Razia
Kal Ki Awaz 1992
as Akbari
Bekhudi 1992
as Aunty
Henna 1991
as Bibi Gul
Pushpaka Vimana 1987
as Magician's wife
- Bandh Honth
Bandh Honth 1984
Actor
Mangal Pandey 1983
as Deepa R. Pandey
Yaarana 1981
Actor
Jwaala Daaku 1981
as Sita (Jwala's sister-in-law)
- Chambal Ki Kasam
Chambal Ki Kasam 1980
Actor
Abdullah 1980
as Yashoda
Jurmana 1979
as Laila
Ganga Ki Saugand 1978
as Champa
Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein 1977
Actor
Charandas 1977
as Valesia
The Chess Players 1977
as Nafisa
Alaap 1977
as Sulakshana Gupta
Kasam Khoon Ki 1977
Actor
Koi Jeeta Koi Haara 1976
Actor
Bundal Baaz 1976
as Malti
Do Jasoos 1975
as Hema Nihalchand
Kaala Sona 1975
as Bela
Dharmatma 1975
as Mona
- Uljhan
Uljhan 1975
Actor
Aakraman 1975
as Asha
Khushboo 1975
as Manno
Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty 1975
Actor
Majboor 1974
as Renu Khanna
Naya Din Nai Raat 1974
Actor
Bobby 1973
as Alka 'Nikki' Sharma
Naina 1973
Actor
Loafer 1973
as Roopa
Raja Rani 1973
as Anita
Heera 1973
as Laheriya
Achanak 1973
as Nurse Radha
- Aankh Micholi
Aankh Micholi 1972
as Geeta
Amar Prem 1972
as Mrs. Nandkishore Sharma
Zindagi Zindagi 1972
as Shyama
Rivaaj 1972
as Renu
- Paras
Paras 1971
Actor
- Khoj
Khoj 1971
Actor
Lagan 1971
as Durga
Devi 1970
Actor
Gopi 1970
as Nandini
Aradhana 1969
as Renu
Mahal 1969
as Nurse
Baharon Ki Manzil 1968
as Nalini S.S. Roy
Taqdeer 1967
Actor
Jahan Ara 1964
Actor
Credits from TMDB.