Farida Jalal
Acting
Born: Mar 14, 1949
From: Bombay, India [now Mumbai]
Credits: 30 titles
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.
Filmography
| Title | Character | Year | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaadi, Dahej and Gangster | 2021 | — | |
| Aashayein | Madhu | 2010 | 6.667 |
| Aryan: Unbreakable | Mrs. Braganza | 2006 | 6.333 |
| The Legend of Bhagat Singh | Vidyavati K. Singh | 2002 | 7.079 |
| Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham | Sayeeda “Daijaan / DJ” Naaz | 2001 | 7.676 |
| Lajja | Mrs. Saroj | 2001 | 7.139 |
| Kaali Topi Lal Rumaal | Shalu's Mom | 2000 | — |
| Khauff | Mrs. Jaidev Singh | 2000 | 4.714 |
| Khoobsurat | Sudha Chaudhary | 1999 | 5.2 |
| Judaai | Kaajal's Mother | 1997 | 5.611 |
| Ziddi | Jaya's mother | 1997 | 5.75 |
| Shastra | Aunty | 1996 | 5.667 |
| Veergati | Parvati | 1995 | 5.222 |
| Elaan | Revati Chaudhry | 1994 | 5.7 |
| Krantiveer | Mrs. Tilak | 1994 | 8.067 |
| Laadla | Gayetri Verma | 1994 | 5.45 |
| Gardish | Laxmi Sathe | 1993 | 8.125 |
| Kal Ki Awaz | Akbari | 1992 | 6.5 |
| Dil Aashna Hai | Razia | 1992 | 7.25 |
| Henna | Bibi Gul | 1991 | 5.455 |
| Pushpaka Vimana | Magician's wife | 1987 | 7.197 |
| Jwaala Daaku | Sita (Jwala's sister-in-law) | 1981 | 10.0 |
| Yaarana | 1981 | 6.867 | |
| Charandas | Valesia | 1977 | 10.0 |
| Dharmatma | Mona | 1975 | 4.667 |
| Bobby | Alka 'Nikki' Sharma | 1973 | 6.2 |
| Achanak | Nurse Radha | 1973 | 4.0 |
| Lagan | Durga | 1971 | 10.0 |
| Gopi | Nandini | 1970 | 7.0 |
| Aradhana | Renu | 1969 | 7.167 |
| Known for | Acting |
| Credits | 30 |
| Born | 1949 |
| From | Bombay, India [now … |