Farida Jalal

About

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.

Known for

Dilwale Dulhania Le JayengeMovie • 1995Shararat - Thoda Jaadu, Thodi NazaakatSeries • 2003Heeramandi: The Diamond BazaarSeries • 2024Kabhi Khushi Kabhie GhamMovie • 2001Kuch Kuch Hota HaiMovie • 1998Welcome To The JungleMovie • 2026Main Prem Ki Diwani HoonMovie • 2003Dil To Pagal HaiMovie • 1997Batti Gul Meter ChaluMovie • 2018Hey RamMovie • 2000Kaho Naa... Pyaar HaiMovie • 2000Taarzan: The Wonder CarMovie • 2004Student of the YearMovie • 2012DuplicateMovie • 1998Chori Chori Chupke ChupkeMovie • 2001BobbyMovie • 1973Raja HindustaniMovie • 1996The Chess PlayersMovie • 1977Kya KehnaMovie • 2000Dulhan Hum Le JayengeMovie • 2000Garv: Pride and HonourMovie • 2004Pushpaka VimanaMovie • 1987PukarMovie • 2000Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota HaiMovie • 1998