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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Rahul, the director of a successful dance troupe, considers Nisha his best friend, though secretly, ...
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Per her mother's last wish, an 8 year old girl sets out to reunite her father with his college best ...
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Sooraj Dhanrajgir, a playboy, falls in love with Komal, who rejects him because of his vices and giv...
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Anand Kishore, his wife, Kavita and only child, a daughter, Neha , live a happy and serene life in ...
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Sanju, a con-man and petty thief, gets in the bad books of Jogia Seth and ends up owing him money. ...
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Sapna is raised by her three uncles, each one of them with a contrasting pursuit in life. She falls ...
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Sonia and Rohit love each other but Rohit is mysteriously killed. When Sonia moves to New Zealand, s...
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Raj and Priya are newly married. Priya is heavy with children, but due to unexpected circumstances, ...
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Years after his father disowns his adopted brother for marrying a woman of lower social standing, a ...
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Two feuding neighbouring families are brought together to celebrate the wedding anniversary of Vishn...
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Born in British India, Bhagat Singh witnesses numerous atrocities during his childhood and grows up ...
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Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon is the story of Sanjana (Kareena Kapoor), a girl of today's generation full...
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Aryan is the college champion in boxing. He is training under Ranveer Singh in order to achieve his ...
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Big Brother is a story set in modern India which revolves around a small middle-class family compose...
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A couple and many of their friends experience changes and challenges in their respective lives after...
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Several alumni reminisce about their final year at St. Theresa's College and the events that shaped ...
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The life of three friends takes a tragic turn when inflated electricity bills despite frequent power...
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The film is set in the small town of Chunar, near Varanasi. Ittu Si Baat is a slice-of-life story of...
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Recent movies
| # | Name | Character | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welcome to the Jungle (2026) | - | - | - |
| 2 | Ittu Si Baat (2022) | Dadi | 4 | |
| 3 | Jawaani Jaaneman (2020) | Jazz's Mother | 5.5 | |
| 4 | Batti Gul Meter Chalu (2018) | Lalita's Grandmother | 3 | |
| 5 | Student Of The Year (2012) | Abhimanyu's Grandmother | 5.5 | |
| 6 | Love Breakups Zindagi (2011) | Beeji | 6 | |
| 7 | Aashayein (2010) | Madhu | 5 | |
| 8 | Big Brother (2007) | Sitadevi S. Gandhi / Sharma | 3 | |
| 9 | Aryan: Unbreakable (2006) | Mrs. Braganza | 6 | |
| 10 | Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon (2003) | - | 7 | |
| 11 | Deewangee (2002) | Mrs. Goyal | 5 | |
| 12 | Kuch Tum Kaho Kuch Hum Kahein (2002) | Vishnupratap's wife | 6 | |
| 13 | The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002) | Vidyavati K. Singh | 7 | |
| 14 | Zubeidaa (2001) | Mammo | 4 | |
| 15 | Lajja (2001) | Mrs. Saroj | - | - |
| 16 | Chori Chori Chupke Chupke (2001) | Asha Malhotra | 5 | |
| 17 | Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001) | Sayeeda “Daijaan / DJ” Naaz | 7 | |
| 18 | Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge (2000) | Mrs. Oberoi | 6 | |
| 19 | Pukar (2000) | Gayetri Rajvansh | 6 | |
| 20 | Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000) | Lily Anthony Rodriques | 8 | |
| 21 | Kya Kehna (2000) | Rohini Bakshi | 6 | |
| 22 | Dil Kya Kare (1999) | - | 3 | |
| 23 | Khoobsurat (1999) | Sudha Chaudhary | 6 | |
| 24 | Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998) | Mrs. Khanna | 7.8 | |
| 25 | Duplicate (1998) | Mrs. Chaudhary | 4 | |
| 26 | Soldier (1998) | - | 6 | |
| 27 | Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai (1998) | Komal's Mother | 7 | |
| 28 | Dil To Pagal Hai (1997) | Ajay's mother | 8 | |
| 29 | Aflatoon (1997) | Raja's Mother | 2 | |
| 30 | Raja Hindustani (1996) | Chachi | 6 | |
| 31 | Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) | Lajwanti 'Lajjo' Singh | 8.3 | |
| 32 | Laadla (1994) | Gayetri Verma | 5 | |
| 33 | Krantiveer (1994) | Mrs. Tilak | 6 | |
| 34 | Dil Aashna Hai (1992) | Razia | 5 | |
| 35 | The Chess Players (1977) | Nafisa | 5 | |
| 36 | Do Jasoos (1975) | Hema Nihalchand | - | - |
| 37 | Bobby (1973) | Alka 'Nikki' Sharma | 5 | |
| 38 | Aradhana (1969) | Renu | 6.5 |

