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.
Acted in 135
2020s
- 2026
- 2025
The Great Shamsuddin Family
Akko
Love in Vietnam
Bebbe
Aabeer Gulaal
Nani
- 2024
- 2022
Ittu Si Baat
Dadi
- 2021
Shaadi, Dahej and Gangster
Movie
Lines
as Fatima Bibi
- 2020
2010s
- 2019
Parchhayee: Ghost Stories By Ruskin Bond
Dadi Ji · 1 episode
- 2018
- 2017
I'm Not a Terrorist
Zabira
Sargoshiyan
Movie
- 2016
Love Shots
TV
- 2015
Bezubaan Ishq
Movie
- 2014
Kaash Tum Hote
Movie
A Gran Plan
Satvinder Kaur Bedi
- 2012
Yeh Jo Mohabbat Hai
Movie
- 2011
Love Breakups Zindagi
Beeji
Chala Mussaddi - Office Office
Shanti Tripathi
- 2010
Khuda Kasam
Fatima
Aashayein
Madhu
Rishta.com
Ruchika's Mother · 26 episodes
2000s
- 2007
- 2006
Aryan: Unbreakable
Mrs. Braganza
- 2005
Barsaat
Kajal's grandmother
- 2004
- 2003
Fun2shh... Dudes in the 10th Century
Movie
Pinjar
Mrs. Shyamlal
Jaal: The Trap
Sudha Kaul
Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon
Teacher
Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai
Asha 'Jiji'
- 2002
Badhaai Ho Badhaai
Movie
Kuch Tum Kaho Kuch Hum Kahein
Vishnupratap's wife
Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai
Mrs. Chaudhary
- 2001
Lajja
Mrs. Saroj
Zubeidaa
Mammo
Farz
Rukmani Singh
- 2000
Gaja Gamini
Noorbibi
Kaali Topi Lal Rumaal
Shalu's Mom
Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa
Pooja's mother
Bichhoo
Neha Khandelwal
Kya Kehna
Rohini Bakshi
Khauff
Mrs. Jaidev Singh
Hey Ram
Kasturba Gandhi
Pukar
Gayetri Rajvansh
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
Lily Anthony Rodriques
1990s
- 1999
Khoobsurat
Sudha Chaudhary
Dil Kya Kare
Movie
Hindustan Ki Kasam
Mother of Ajay / Raju / Tauheed
- 1998
Soldier
Movie
Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai
Komal's Mother
Salaakhen
Gayetri S. Agnihotri
Saat Rang Ke Sapne
Yashoda
- 1997
Mohabbat
Geetarani M.Kapoor
Ziddi
Jaya's mother
Lahoo Ke Do Rang
Halima
Judaai
Kaajal's Mother
- 1996
Shastra
Aunty
Diljale
Shyam's mother
Dushman Duniya Ka
Manager of women's shelter
Loafer
Janki Kumar
Rajkumar
Panna (Dai maa)
Angaara
Movie
- 1995
Veergati
Parvati
Jawab
Rajeshwar's maidservant
- 1994
Krantiveer
Mrs. Tilak
Mammo
Mammo
Laadla
Gayetri Verma
Dulaara
Mrs. Florence Joyner
- 1993
Gardish
Laxmi Sathe
Dekh Bhai Dekh
Suhasini Deewan · 66 episodes
- 1992
Kal Ki Awaz
Akbari
Bekhudi
Aunty
- 1991
Henna
Bibi Gul
1980s
- 1987
Pushpaka Vimana
Magician's wife
- 1984
Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi
Ranjit's aunt · 24 episodes
- 1983
Mangal Pandey
Deepa R. Pandey
- 1981
Yaarana
Movie
Jwaala Daaku
Sita (Jwala's sister-in-law)
- 1980
Abdullah
Yashoda
1970s
- 1979
Jurmana
Laila
- 1978
Ganga Ki Saugand
Champa
- 1977
Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein
Movie
The Chess Players
Nafisa
Alaap
Sulakshana Gupta
Kasam Khoon Ki
Movie
- 1976
Bundal Baaz
Malti
Koi Jeeta Koi Haara
Movie
- 1975
Do Jasoos
Hema Nihalchand
Kaala Sona
Bela
Dharmatma
Mona
Aakraman
Asha
Khushboo
Manno
Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty
Movie
- 1974
Majboor
Renu Khanna
Naya Din Nai Raat
Movie
- 1973
Naina
Movie
Loafer
Roopa
Raja Rani
Anita
Achanak
Nurse Radha
Heera
Laheriya
- 1972
Amar Prem
Mrs. Nandkishore Sharma
Rivaaj
Renu
Zindagi Zindagi
Shyama
- 1971
Lagan
Durga
- 1970
Gopi
Nandini
Devi
Movie
1960s
- 1969
Aradhana
Renu
Mahal
Nurse
- 1968
Baharon Ki Manzil
Nalini S.S. Roy
- 1967
Taqdeer
Movie
- 1964
Jahan Ara
Movie
No release date
Pashmeena
Naani
Appearances5
2020s
- 2024
2000s
- 2006
Nadia Khan Show
Herself · 1 episode
- 2004
