Acting · Bombay, India [now Mumbai] · Born March 14, 1949
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.
MovieWelcome to the Jungle
2026
as Badi Bi
MovieO'Romeo
2026
as Dadi
MovieThe Great Shamsuddin Family
2025
as Akko
MovieAabeer Gulaal
2025
as Nani
MovieLove in Vietnam
2025
TVHeeramandi
2024
as Qudsia Begum
TVThe Great Indian Kapil Show
2024
as Self
MovieIttu Si Baat
2022
as Dadi
MovieShaadi, Dahej and Gangster
2021
MovieLines
2021
as as Fatima Bibi
MovieJawaani Jaaneman
2020
as Jazz's Mother
TVParchhayee: Ghost Stories By Ruskin Bond
2019
as Dadi Ji
MovieBatti Gul Meter Chalu
2018
as Lalita's Grandmother
MovieI'm Not a Terrorist
2017
as Zabira
MovieSargoshiyan
2017
TVThe Kapil Sharma Show
2016
as Self
TVLove Shots
2016
MovieBezubaan Ishq
2015
MovieKaash Tum Hote
2014
MovieA Gran Plan
2014
as Satvinder Kaur Bedi
Raqt: A Psycho Thriller
2013
as Maria
TVComedy Nights with Kapil
2013
as Self
MovieStudent Of The Year
2012
as Abhimanyu's Grandmother
MovieYeh Jo Mohabbat Hai
2012
MovieLove Breakups Zindagi
2011
as Beeji
MovieChala Mussaddi - Office Office
2011
as Shanti Tripathi
4 Times Lucky
2011
MovieKhuda Kasam
2010
as Fatima
MovieAashayein
2010
as Madhu
TVRishta.com
2010
as Ruchika's Mother
MovieBig Brother
2007
as Sitadevi S. Gandhi / Sharma
MovieAryan: Unbreakable
2006
as Mrs. Braganza
TVNadia Khan Show
2006
as Herself
MovieBarsaat
2005
as Kajal's grandmother
TVIndian Idol
2004
as Self
MovieTaarzan: The Wonder Car
2004
as Mrs. Chaudhary
MovieGarv: Pride and Honour
2004
as Mrs.Dixit
MovieFun2shh... Dudes in the 10th Century
2003
MoviePinjar
2003
as Mrs. Shyamlal
MovieJaal: The Trap
2003
as Sudha Kaul
MovieMain Prem Ki Diwani Hoon
2003
TVShararat - Thoda Jaadu, Thodi Nazaakat
2003
as Sushma "Nani" Malhotra
MovieAapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai
2003
as Asha 'Jiji'
MovieBadhaai Ho Badhaai
2002
MovieDeewangee
2002
as Mrs. Goyal
MovieKuch Tum Kaho Kuch Hum Kahein
2002
as Vishnupratap's wife
MovieThe Legend of Bhagat Singh
2002
as Vidyavati K. Singh
MoviePyaar Diwana Hota Hai
2002
as Mrs. Chaudhary
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
2002
as Herself
MovieKabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
2001
as Sayeeda “Daijaan / DJ” Naaz
MovieMoksha: Salvation
2001
MovieLajja
2001
as Mrs. Saroj
MovieChori Chori Chupke Chupke
2001
as Asha Malhotra
MovieZubeidaa
2001
as Mammo
MovieFarz hind
2001
as Rukmani Singh
MovieGaja Gamini
2000
as Noorbibi
MovieKaali Topi Lal Rumaal
2000
as Shalu's Mom
MovieTera Jadoo Chal Gayaa
2000
as Pooja's mother
MovieBichhoo
2000
as Neha Khandelwal
MovieKya Kehna
2000
as Rohini Bakshi
MovieDulhan Hum Le Jayenge
2000
as Mrs. Oberoi
MovieKhauff
2000
as Mrs. Jaidev Singh
MovieHey Ram
2000
as Kasturba Gandhi
MoviePukar
2000
as Gayetri Rajvansh
MovieKaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
2000
as Lily Anthony Rodriques
Anjaane
2000
MovieKhoobsurat
1999
as Sudha Chaudhary
MovieSar Ankhon Par
1999
MovieDil Kya Kare
1999
MovieHindustan Ki Kasam
1999
as Mother of Ajay / Raju / Tauheed
MovieKuch Kuch Hota Hai
1998
as Mrs. Khanna
MovieSoldier
1998
MovieJab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai
1998
as Komal's Mother
MovieDuplicate
1998
as Mrs. Chaudhary
MovieSalaakhen
1998
as Gayetri S. Agnihotri
MovieSaat Rang Ke Sapne
1998
as Yashoda
MovieAflatoon
1997
as Raja's Mother
MovieDil To Pagal Hai
1997
as Ajay's mother
MovieMohabbat
1997
as Geetarani M.Kapoor
MovieZiddi
1997
as Jaya's mother
MovieLahoo Ke Do Rang
1997
as Halima
MovieJudaai
1997
as Kaajal's Mother
MovieRaja Hindustani
1996
as Chachi
MovieShastra
1996
as Aunty
MovieDiljale
1996
as Shyam's mother
MovieDushman Duniya Ka
1996
as Manager of women's shelter
MovieLoafer
1996
as Janki Kumar
MovieRajkumar
1996
as Panna (Dai maa)
MovieAngaara
1996
MovieDilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
1995
as Lajwanti 'Lajjo' Singh
MovieVeergati
1995
as Parvati
MovieJawab
1995
as Rajeshwar's maidservant
MovieKrantiveer
1994
as Mrs. Tilak
MovieMammo
1994
as Mammo
MovieLaadla
1994
as Gayetri Verma
MovieDulaara
1994
as Mrs. Florence Joyner
MovieElaan
1994
as Revati Chaudhry
MovieGardish
1993
as Laxmi Sathe
TVDekh Bhai Dekh
1993
as Suhasini Deewan
MovieDil Aashna Hai
1992
as Razia
MovieKal Ki Awaz
1992
as Akbari
MovieBekhudi
1992
as Aunty
MovieHenna
1991
as Bibi Gul
MoviePushpaka Vimana
1987
as Magician's wife
TVSuch is Life
1984
as Ranjit's aunt
Bandh Honth
1984
MovieMangal Pandey
1983
as Deepa R. Pandey
MovieYaarana
1981
MovieJwaala Daaku
1981
as Sita (Jwala's sister-in-law)
Chambal Ki Kasam
1980
MovieAbdullah
1980
as Yashoda
MovieJurmana
1979
as Laila
MovieGanga Ki Saugand
1978
as Champa
MoviePalkon Ki Chhaon Mein
1977
MovieCharandas
1977
as Valesia
MovieThe Chess Players
1977
as Nafisa
MovieAlaap
1977
as Sulakshana Gupta
MovieKasam Khoon Ki
1977
MovieBundal Baaz
1976
as Malti
MovieKoi Jeeta Koi Haara
1976
MovieDo Jasoos
1975
as Hema Nihalchand
MovieKaala Sona
1975
as Bela
MovieDharmatma
1975
as Mona
Uljhan
1975
MovieAakraman
1975
as Asha
MovieKhushboo
1975
as Manno
MovieDhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty
1975
MovieMajboor
1974
as Renu Khanna
MovieNaya Din Nai Raat
1974
MovieBobby
1973
as Alka 'Nikki' Sharma
MovieNaina
1973
MovieLoafer
1973
as Roopa
MovieRaja Rani
1973
as Anita
MovieAchanak
1973
as Nurse Radha
MovieHeera
1973
as Laheriya
MovieRivaaj
1972
as Renu
MovieZindagi Zindagi
1972
as Shyama
Paras
1971
MovieLagan
1971
as Durga
Khoj
1971
MovieGopi
1970
as Nandini
MovieDevi
1970
MovieAradhana
1969
as Renu
MovieMahal
1969
as Nurse
MovieBaharon Ki Manzil
1968
as Nalini S.S. Roy
MovieTaqdeer
1967
MovieJahan Ara
1964
MoviePashmeena
as Naani
