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