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

O'Romeo
O'Romeo

2026

as Dadi

Jawaani Jaaneman
Jawaani Jaaneman

2020

as Jazz's Mother

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

Dil To Pagal Hai
Dil To Pagal Hai

1997

as Ajay's mother

Student Of The Year
Student Of The Year

2012

as Abhimanyu's Grandmother

Pukar
Pukar

2000

as Gayetri Rajvansh

Chori Chori Chupke Chupke
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke

2001

as Asha Malhotra

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

2000

as Lily Anthony Rodriques

Batti Gul Meter Chalu
Batti Gul Meter Chalu

2018

as Lalita's Grandmother

Bezubaan Ishq
Raja Hindustani
Raja Hindustani

1996

as Chachi

The Great Shamsuddin Family
Big Brother
Big Brother

2007

as Sitadevi S. Gandhi / Sharma

Diljale
Diljale

1996

as Shyam's mother

Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai
Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai

1998

as Komal's Mother

Bobby
Bobby

1973

as Alka 'Nikki' Sharma