Farida Jalal
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.
147 acting credits
Acting · 147
The Kapil Sharma Show
2016
The Great Indian Kapil Show
2024
Comedy Nights with Kapil
2013
Indian Idol
2004
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
1995
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
2002
O'Romeo
2026
Heeramandi
2024
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
2001
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
1998
Student Of The Year
2012
Welcome to the Jungle
2026
Dil To Pagal Hai
1997
Parchhayee: Ghost Stories By Ruskin Bond
2019
Shararat - Thoda Jaadu, Thodi Nazaakat
2003
Nadia Khan Show
2006
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
2000
Dekh Bhai Dekh
1993
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke
2001
Duplicate
1998
Love Shots
2016
Gardish
1993
Taarzan: The Wonder Car
2004
Batti Gul Meter Chalu
2018
The Great Shamsuddin Family
2025
The Chess Players
1977
Pukar
2000
Bezubaan Ishq
2015
Mohabbat
1997
Raja Hindustani
1996
Lajja
2001
Jawaani Jaaneman
2020
Love Breakups Zindagi
2011
Ziddi
1997
Diljale
1996
Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai
1998
Aradhana
1969
Rishta.com
2010
Alaap
1977
The Legend of Bhagat Singh
2002
Zubeidaa
2001
Laadla
1994
Bobby
1973
Majboor
1974
Henna
1991
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
2000
Bichhoo
2000
Mahal
1969
Judaai
1997
Pinjar
2003
Such is Life
1984
Dushman Duniya Ka
1996
Jurmana
1979
Rajkumar
1996
Yaarana
1981
Hindustan Ki Kasam
1999
Krantiveer
1994
Farz
2001
Aashayein
2010
Salaakhen
1998
Veergati
1995
Hey Ram
2000
Bekhudi
1992
Elaan
1994
Soldier
1998
Gaja Gamini
2000
Aflatoon
1997
Kya Kehna
2000
Deewangee
2002
Dil Kya Kare
1999
Shastra
1996
Dharmatma
1975
Dil Aashna Hai
1992
Garv: Pride and Honour
2004
Dulaara
1994
Jaal: The Trap
2003
Barsaat
2005
Loafer
1996
Gopi
1970
Loafer
1973
Angaara
1996
Saat Rang Ke Sapne
1998
Mammo
1994
Heera
1973
Naina
1973
Lahoo Ke Do Rang
1997
Jawab
1995
Abdullah
1980
Pushpaka Vimana
1987
Big Brother
2007
Naya Din Nai Raat
1974
Achanak
1973
Ittu Si Baat
2022
Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein
1977
Kuch Tum Kaho Kuch Hum Kahein
2002
Khuda Kasam
2010
Kal Ki Awaz
1992
Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai
2002
Zindagi Zindagi
1972
Khauff
2000
Moksha: Salvation
2001
Chala Mussaddi - Office Office
2011
Taqdeer
1967
Raja Rani
1973
Kaala Sona
1975
Khushboo
1975
Sargoshiyan
2017
Fun2shh... Dudes in the 10th Century
2003
Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa
2000
Abir Gulaal
2025
Anjaane
2000
Rivaaj
1972
Pashmeena
—
Baharon Ki Manzil
1968
Shaadi, Dahej and Gangster
2021
Badhaai Ho Badhaai
2002
Mangal Pandey
1983
Khoobsurat
1999
Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai
2003
Charandas
1977
Devi
1970
Ganga Ki Saugand
1978
Do Jasoos
1975
Bundal Baaz
1976
Aakraman
1975
Paras
1971
Jwaala Daaku
1981
Lagan
1971
Uljhan
1975
Jahan Ara
1964
Bandh Honth
1984
Sar Ankhon Par
1999
Khoj
1971
Aryan: Unbreakable
2006
Kaali Topi Lal Rumaal
2000
Koi Jeeta Koi Haara
1976
4 Times Lucky
2011
Yeh Jo Mohabbat Hai
2012
Love in Vietnam
2025
A Gran Plan
2014
Kasam Khoon Ki
1977
Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty
1975
Raqt: A Psycho Thriller
2013
Lines
2021
Chambal Ki Kasam
1980
Kaash Tum Hote
2014
I'm Not a Terrorist
2017