Farida Jalal

Farida Jalal

Born 1949-03-14 (age 77) Bombay, India [now Mumbai]
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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.

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Known For

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

1995

as Lajwanti 'Lajjo' Singh

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

2001

as Sayeeda “Daijaan / DJ” Naaz

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

1998

as Mrs. Khanna

Welcome To The Jungle
Welcome To The Jungle

2026

as Badi Bi

Deewangee
Deewangee

2002

as Mrs. Goyal

Aflatoon
Aflatoon

1997

as Raja's Mother

Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon
Moksha: Salvation
Dil To Pagal Hai
Dil To Pagal Hai

1997

as Ajay's mother

O'Romeo
O'Romeo

2026

as Dadi

Aabeer Gulaal
Aabeer Gulaal

2025

as Nani

Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai

2000

as Lily Anthony Rodriques

Chori Chori Chupke Chupke
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke

2001

as Asha Malhotra

Farz
Farz

2001

as Rukmani Singh

Taarzan: The Wonder Car
Taarzan: The Wonder Car

2004

as Mrs. Chaudhary

Big Brother
Big Brother

2007

as Sitadevi S. Gandhi / Sharma

Hey Ram
Hey Ram

2000

as Kasturba Gandhi

Dil Aashna Hai
Dil Aashna Hai

1992

as Razia

Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge

2000

as Mrs. Oberoi

Duplicate
Duplicate

1998

as Mrs. Chaudhary