Farida Jalal
Biography
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.
Movies (126)
Welcome to the Jungle
2026
O'Romeo
2026
The Great Shamsuddin Family
2025
Abir Gulaal
2025
Love in Vietnam
2025
Ittu Si Baat
2022
Shaadi, Dahej and Gangster
2021
Lines
2021
Jawaani Jaaneman
2020
Batti Gul Meter Chalu
2018
I'm Not a Terrorist
2017
Sargoshiyan
2017
Bezubaan Ishq
2015
Kaash Tum Hote
2014
A Gran Plan
2014
Student Of The Year
2012
Yeh Jo Mohabbat Hai
2012
Love Breakups Zindagi
2011
Chala Mussaddi - Office Office
2011
Khuda Kasam
2010
Aashayein
2010
Big Brother
2007
Aryan: Unbreakable
2006
Barsaat
2005
Taarzan: The Wonder Car
2004
Garv: Pride and Honour
2004
Fun2shh... Dudes in the 10th Century
2003
Pinjar
2003
Jaal: The Trap
2003
Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai
2003
Badhaai Ho Badhaai
2002
Deewangee
2002
Kuch Tum Kaho Kuch Hum Kahein
2002
The Legend of Bhagat Singh
2002
Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai
2002
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
2001
Moksha: Salvation
2001
Lajja
2001
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke
2001
Zubeidaa
2001
Farz
2001
Gaja Gamini
2000
Kaali Topi Lal Rumaal
2000
Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa
2000
Bichhoo
2000
Kya Kehna
2000
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
2000
Khauff
2000
Hey Ram
2000
Pukar
2000
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
2000
Khoobsurat
1999
Sar Ankhon Par
1999
Dil Kya Kare
1999
Hindustan Ki Kasam
1999
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
1998
Soldier
1998
Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai
1998
Duplicate
1998
Salaakhen
1998
Saat Rang Ke Sapne
1998
Aflatoon
1997
Dil To Pagal Hai
1997
Mohabbat
1997
Ziddi
1997
Lahoo Ke Do Rang
1997
Judaai
1997
Raja Hindustani
1996
Shastra
1996
Diljale
1996
Dushman Duniya Ka
1996
Loafer
1996
Rajkumar
1996
Angaara
1996
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
1995
Veergati
1995
Jawab
1995
Krantiveer
1994
Mammo
1994
Laadla
1994
Dulaara
1994
Elaan
1994
Gardish
1993
Dil Aashna Hai
1992
Kal Ki Awaz
1992
Bekhudi
1992
Henna
1991
Pushpaka Vimana
1987
Mangal Pandey
1983
Yaarana
1981
Jwaala Daaku
1981
Abdullah
1980
Jurmana
1979
Ganga Ki Saugand
1978
Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein
1977
Charandas
1977
The Chess Players
1977
Alaap
1977
Kasam Khoon Ki
1977
Bundal Baaz
1976
Koi Jeeta Koi Haara
1976
Do Jasoos
1975
Kaala Sona
1975
Dharmatma
1975
Aakraman
1975
Khushboo
1975
Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty
1975
Majboor
1974
Naya Din Nai Raat
1974
Bobby
1973
Naina
1973
Loafer
1973
Raja Rani
1973
Achanak
1973
Heera
1973
Rivaaj
1972
Zindagi Zindagi
1972
Lagan
1971
Gopi
1970
Devi
1970
Aradhana
1969
Mahal
1969
Baharon Ki Manzil
1968
Taqdeer
1967
Jahan Ara
1964
Pashmeena
TV Shows (12)
Heeramandi
2024
The Great Indian Kapil Show
2024
Parchhayee: Ghost Stories By Ruskin Bond
2019
The Kapil Sharma Show
2016
Love Shots
2016
Comedy Nights with Kapil
2013
Rishta.com
2010
Nadia Khan Show
2006
Indian Idol
2004
Shararat - Thoda Jaadu, Thodi Nazaakat
2003
Dekh Bhai Dekh
1993
Such is Life
1984