Farida Jalal
Known for: Acting
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
Series
The Kapil Sharma Show
Self
2016
Series
Indian Idol
Self
2004
Film
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Lajwanti 'Lajjo' Singh
1995
Series
The Great Indian Kapil Show
Self
2024
Series
Comedy Nights with Kapil
Self
2013
Series
Shararat - Thoda Jaadu, Thodi Nazaakat
Sushma "Nani" Malhotra
2003
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
Herself
2002
Series
Such is Life
Ranjit's aunt
1984
Series
Heeramandi
Qudsia Begum
2024
Film
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
Sayeeda “Daijaan / DJ” Naaz
2001
Film
Welcome to the Jungle
Badi Bi
2026
Series
Dekh Bhai Dekh
Suhasini Deewan
1993
Film
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Mrs. Khanna
1998
Series
Parchhayee: Ghost Stories By Ruskin Bond
Dadi Ji
2019
Film
O'Romeo
Dadi
2026
Series
Rishta.com
Ruchika's Mother
2010
Film
Hey Ram
Kasturba Gandhi
2000
Film
Aabeer Gulaal
Nani
2025
Series
Nadia Khan Show
Herself
2006
Film
Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon
2003
Series
Love Shots
2016
Film
Dil To Pagal Hai
Ajay's mother
1997
Film
Student Of The Year
Abhimanyu's Grandmother
2012
Film
The Great Shamsuddin Family
Akko
2025
Film
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
Lily Anthony Rodriques
2000
Film
Big Brother
Sitadevi S. Gandhi / Sharma
2007
Film
Raja Hindustani
Chachi
1996
Film
Garv: Pride and Honour
Mrs.Dixit
2004
Film
The Legend of Bhagat Singh
Vidyavati K. Singh
2002
Film
Taarzan: The Wonder Car
Mrs. Chaudhary
2004
Film
The Chess Players
Nafisa
1977
Film
Angaara
1996
Film
Bezubaan Ishq
2015
Film
Bobby
Alka 'Nikki' Sharma
1973
Film
Khoobsurat
Sudha Chaudhary
1999
Film
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke
Asha Malhotra
2001
Film
Moksha: Salvation
2001
Film
Dil Aashna Hai
Razia
1992
Film
Duplicate
Mrs. Chaudhary
1998
Film
Batti Gul Meter Chalu
Lalita's Grandmother
2018
Film
Aflatoon
Raja's Mother
1997
Film
Pushpaka Vimana
Magician's wife
1987
Film
Diljale
Shyam's mother
1996
Film
Deewangee
Mrs. Goyal
2002
Film
Lajja
Mrs. Saroj
2001
Film
Jaal: The Trap
Sudha Kaul
2003
Film
Aradhana
Renu
1969
Film
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
Mrs. Oberoi
2000
Film
Pukar
Gayetri Rajvansh
2000
Film
Love Breakups Zindagi
Beeji
2011
Film
Ganga Ki Saugand
Champa
1978
Film
Jawaani Jaaneman
Jazz's Mother
2020
Film
Gopi
Nandini
1970
Film
Soldier
1998
Film
Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai
Komal's Mother
1998
Film
Pinjar
Mrs. Shyamlal
2003
Film
Kya Kehna
Rohini Bakshi
2000
Film
Sar Ankhon Par
1999
Film
Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty
1975
Film
Krantiveer
Mrs. Tilak
1994
Film
Rivaaj
Renu
1972
Film
Hindustan Ki Kasam
Mother of Ajay / Raju / Tauheed
1999
Film
Bichhoo
Neha Khandelwal
2000
Film
Yeh Jo Mohabbat Hai
2012
Film
Loafer
Roopa
1973
Film
Charandas
Valesia
1977
Film
Zindagi Zindagi
Shyama
1972
Film
Gaja Gamini
Noorbibi
2000
Film
Naina
1973
Film
Mangal Pandey
Deepa R. Pandey
1983
Film
Yaarana
1981
Film
Kal Ki Awaz
Akbari
1992
Film
Dharmatma
Mona
1975
Film
Judaai
Kaajal's Mother
1997
Film
Ittu Si Baat
Dadi
2022
Film
Dushman Duniya Ka
Manager of women's shelter
1996
Film
Gardish
Laxmi Sathe
1993
Film
Zubeidaa
Mammo
2001
Film
Veergati
Parvati
1995
Film
Majboor
Renu Khanna
1974
Film
Salaakhen
Gayetri S. Agnihotri
1998
Film
Rajkumar
Panna (Dai maa)
1996
Film
Aashayein
Madhu
2010
Film
Abdullah
Yashoda
1980
Film
Dil Kya Kare
1999
Film
Fun2shh... Dudes in the 10th Century
2003
Film
Kaali Topi Lal Rumaal
Shalu's Mom
2000
Film
Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai
Asha 'Jiji'
2003
Film
Alaap
Sulakshana Gupta
1977
Film
Raja Rani
Anita
1973
Film
Achanak
Nurse Radha
1973
Film
Loafer
Janki Kumar
1996
Film
Khushboo
Manno
1975
Film
Lahoo Ke Do Rang
Halima
1997
Film
Barsaat
Kajal's grandmother
2005
Anjaane
2000
Film
Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai
Mrs. Chaudhary
2002
Film
Bundal Baaz
Malti
1976
Film
Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa
Pooja's mother
2000
Film
Mohabbat
Geetarani M.Kapoor
1997
Film
Love in Vietnam
2025
Film
Kaash Tum Hote
2014
Film
Lagan
Durga
1971
Film
Jurmana
Laila
1979
Film
Mahal
Nurse
1969
Film
Badhaai Ho Badhaai
2002
Film
Khauff
Mrs. Jaidev Singh
2000
Film
Bekhudi
Aunty
1992
Film
Laadla
Gayetri Verma
1994
Film
Shaadi, Dahej and Gangster
2021
Film
Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein
1977
Film
Chala Mussaddi - Office Office
Shanti Tripathi
2011
Film
Ziddi
Jaya's mother
1997
Film
Naya Din Nai Raat
1974
Film
Kuch Tum Kaho Kuch Hum Kahein
Vishnupratap's wife
2002
Film
Aryan: Unbreakable
Mrs. Braganza
2006
Film
Do Jasoos
Hema Nihalchand
1975
Bandh Honth
1984
Film
Henna
Bibi Gul
1991
Film
Farz hind
Rukmani Singh
2001
Film
Elaan
Revati Chaudhry
1994
Film
Devi
1970
Film
Dulaara
Mrs. Florence Joyner
1994
Film
Jahan Ara
1964
Film
Khuda Kasam
Fatima
2010
Film
Aakraman
Asha
1975
Film
Shastra
Aunty
1996
Film
Mammo
Mammo
1994
Film
Taqdeer
1967
Film
Saat Rang Ke Sapne
Yashoda
1998
Film
Heera
Laheriya
1973
4 Times Lucky
2011
Film
Kaala Sona
Bela
1975
Film
Baharon Ki Manzil
Nalini S.S. Roy
1968
Film
Jwaala Daaku
Sita (Jwala's sister-in-law)
1981
Film
Koi Jeeta Koi Haara
1976
Khoj
1971
Film
A Gran Plan
Satvinder Kaur Bedi
2014
Film
Pashmeena
Naani
Paras
1971
Film
I'm Not a Terrorist
Zabira
2017
Film
Sargoshiyan
2017
Film
Kasam Khoon Ki
1977
Film
Jawab
Rajeshwar's maidservant
1995
Chambal Ki Kasam
1980
Film
Lines
as Fatima Bibi
2021
Uljhan
1975
Raqt: A Psycho Thriller
Maria
2013