Farida Jalal
Acting
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.
Filmography
TheatersWelcome To The Jungle
2026 · Movie
O'Romeo
2026 · Movie
The Great Shamsuddin Family
2025 · Movie
Love in Vietnam
2025 · Movie
Aabeer Gulaal
2025 · Movie
Heeramandi
2024 · Series
The Great Indian Kapil Show
2024 · Series
Ittu Si Baat
2022 · Movie
Shaadi, Dahej and Gangster
2021 · Movie
Lines
2021 · Movie
Jawaani Jaaneman
2020 · Movie
Parchhayee: Ghost Stories By Ruskin Bond
2019 · Series
Batti Gul Meter Chalu
2018 · Movie
I'm Not a Terrorist
2017 · Movie
Sargoshiyan
2017 · Movie
The Kapil Sharma Show
2016 · Series
Love Shots
2016 · Series
Bezubaan Ishq
2015 · Movie
Kaash Tum Hote
2014 · Movie
A Gran Plan
2014 · Movie
Raqt: A Psycho Thriller
2013 · Movie
Comedy Nights with Kapil
2013 · Series
Student Of The Year
2012 · Movie
Yeh Jo Mohabbat Hai
2012 · Movie
Love Breakups Zindagi
2011 · Movie
Chala Mussaddi - Office Office
2011 · Movie
4 Times Lucky
2011 · Movie
Khuda Kasam
2010 · Movie
Aashayein
2010 · Movie
Rishta.com
2010 · Series
Big Brother
2007 · Movie
Aryan: Unbreakable
2006 · Movie
Nadia Khan Show
2006 · Series
Barsaat
2005 · Movie
Indian Idol
2004 · Series
Taarzan: The Wonder Car
2004 · Movie
Garv: Pride and Honour
2004 · Movie
Fun2shh... Dudes in the 10th Century
2003 · Movie
Pinjar
2003 · Movie
Jaal: The Trap
2003 · Movie
Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon
2003 · Movie
Shararat - Thoda Jaadu, Thodi Nazaakat
2003 · Series
Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai
2003 · Movie
Badhaai Ho Badhaai
2002 · Movie
Deewangee
2002 · Movie
Kuch Tum Kaho Kuch Hum Kahein
2002 · Movie
The Legend of Bhagat Singh
2002 · Movie
Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai
2002 · Movie
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
2002 · Series
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
2001 · Movie
Moksha: Salvation
2001 · Movie
Lajja
2001 · Movie
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke
2001 · Movie
Zubeidaa
2001 · Movie
Farz
2001 · Movie
Gaja Gamini
2000 · Movie
Kaali Topi Lal Rumaal
2000 · Movie
Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa
2000 · Movie
Bichhoo
2000 · Movie
Kya Kehna
2000 · Movie
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
2000 · Movie
Khauff
2000 · Movie
Hey Ram
2000 · Movie
Pukar
2000 · Movie
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
2000 · Movie
Anjaane
2000 · Movie
Khoobsurat
1999 · Movie
Sar Ankhon Par
1999 · Movie
Dil Kya Kare
1999 · Movie
Hindustan Ki Kasam
1999 · Movie
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
1998 · Movie
Soldier
1998 · Movie
Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai
1998 · Movie
Duplicate
1998 · Movie
Salaakhen
1998 · Movie
Saat Rang Ke Sapne
1998 · Movie
Aflatoon
1997 · Movie
Dil To Pagal Hai
1997 · Movie
Mohabbat
1997 · Movie
Ziddi
1997 · Movie
Lahoo Ke Do Rang
1997 · Movie
Judaai
1997 · Movie
Raja Hindustani
1996 · Movie
Shastra
1996 · Movie
Diljale
1996 · Movie
Dushman Duniya Ka
1996 · Movie
Loafer
1996 · Movie
Rajkumar
1996 · Movie
Angaara
1996 · Movie
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
1995 · Movie
Veergati
1995 · Movie
Jawab
1995 · Movie
Krantiveer
1994 · Movie
Mammo
1994 · Movie
Laadla
1994 · Movie
Dulaara
1994 · Movie
Elaan
1994 · Movie
Gardish
1993 · Movie
Dekh Bhai Dekh
1993 · Series
Dil Aashna Hai
1992 · Movie
Kal Ki Awaz
1992 · Movie
Bekhudi
1992 · Movie
Henna
1991 · Movie
Pushpaka Vimana
1987 · Movie
Such is Life
1984 · Series
Bandh Honth
1984 · Movie
Mangal Pandey
1983 · Movie
Yaarana
1981 · Movie
Jwaala Daaku
1981 · Movie
Chambal Ki Kasam
1980 · Movie
Abdullah
1980 · Movie
Jurmana
1979 · Movie
Ganga Ki Saugand
1978 · Movie
Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein
1977 · Movie
Charandas
1977 · Movie
The Chess Players
1977 · Movie
Alaap
1977 · Movie
Kasam Khoon Ki
1977 · Movie
Bundal Baaz
1976 · Movie
Koi Jeeta Koi Haara
1976 · Movie
Do Jasoos
1975 · Movie
Kaala Sona
1975 · Movie
Dharmatma
1975 · Movie
Uljhan
1975 · Movie
Aakraman
1975 · Movie
Khushboo
1975 · Movie
Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty
1975 · Movie
Majboor
1974 · Movie
Naya Din Nai Raat
1974 · Movie
Bobby
1973 · Movie
Naina
1973 · Movie
Loafer
1973 · Movie
Raja Rani
1973 · Movie
Achanak
1973 · Movie
Heera
1973 · Movie
Aankh Micholi
1972 · Movie
Zindagi Zindagi
1972 · Movie
Rivaaj
1972 · Movie
Paras
1971 · Movie
Lagan
1971 · Movie
Khoj
1971 · Movie
Gopi
1970 · Movie
Devi
1970 · Movie
Aradhana
1969 · Movie
Mahal
1969 · Movie
Baharon Ki Manzil
1968 · Movie
Taqdeer
1967 · Movie
Jahan Ara
1964 · Movie
Pashmeena
Movie