Farida Jalal
Born March 14, 1949 (Age: 77)
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Bombay, India [now Mumbai]
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.
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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Filmography
Batti Gul Meter Chalu
2018
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as Lalita's Grandmother
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Age: 69
Student Of The Year
2012
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as Abhimanyu's Grandmother
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Age: 63
Barsaat
2005
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as Kajal's grandmother
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Age: 56
Taarzan: The Wonder Car
2004
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as Mrs. Chaudhary
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Age: 55
Garv: Pride and Honour
2004
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as Mrs.Dixit
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Age: 55
Pinjar
2003
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as Mrs. Shyamlal
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Age: 54
Badhaai Ho Badhaai
2002
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as
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Age: 53
Deewangee
2002
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as Mrs. Goyal
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Age: 53
Kuch Tum Kaho Kuch Hum Kahein
2002
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as Vishnupratap's wife
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Age: 53
The Legend of Bhagat Singh
2002
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as Vidyavati K. Singh
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Age: 53
Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai
2002
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as Mrs. Chaudhary
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Age: 53
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
2001
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as Sayeeda “Daijaan / DJ” Naaz
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Age: 52
Farz
2001
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as Rukmani Singh
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Age: 51
Gaja Gamini
2000
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as Noorbibi
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Age: 51
Kaali Topi Lal Rumaal
2000
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as Shalu's Mom
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Age: 51
Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa
2000
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as Pooja's mother
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Age: 51
Bichhoo
2000
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as Neha Khandelwal
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Age: 51
Kya Kehna
2000
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as Rohini Bakshi
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Age: 51
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
2000
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as Mrs. Oberoi
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Age: 51
Khauff
2000
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as Mrs. Jaidev Singh
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Age: 50
Hey Ram
2000
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as Kasturba Gandhi
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Age: 50
Pukar
2000
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as Gayetri Rajvansh
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Age: 50
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
2000
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as Lily Anthony Rodriques
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Age: 50
No Image
Anjaane
2000
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as
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Age: 50
Dil Kya Kare
1999
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as
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Age: 50
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
1998
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as Mrs. Khanna
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Age: 49
Soldier
1998
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as
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Age: 49
Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai
1998
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as Komal's Mother
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Age: 49
Duplicate
1998
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as Mrs. Chaudhary
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Age: 49
Salaakhen
1998
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as Gayetri S. Agnihotri
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Age: 49
Aflatoon
1997
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as Raja's Mother
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Age: 48
Dil To Pagal Hai
1997
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as Ajay's mother
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Age: 48
Mohabbat
1997
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as Geetarani M.Kapoor
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Age: 48
Ziddi
1997
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as Jaya's mother
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Age: 48
Lahoo Ke Do Rang
1997
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as
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Age: 48
Judaai
1997
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as Kaajal's Mother
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Age: 47
Raja Hindustani
1996
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as Chachi
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Age: 47
Shastra
1996
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as Aunty
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Age: 47
Diljale
1996
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as Shyam's mother
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Age: 47
Dushman Duniya Ka
1996
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as Manager of women's shelter
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Age: 47
Loafer
1996
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as Janki Kumar
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Age: 47
Rajkumar
1996
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as Panna (Dai maa)
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Age: 47
Angaara
1996
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as
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Age: 46
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
1995
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as Lajwanti 'Lajjo' Singh
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Age: 46
Gardish
1993
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as Laxmi Sathe
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Age: 44
Dil Aashna Hai
1992
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as Razia
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Age: 43
Kal Ki Awaz
1992
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as Akbari
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Age: 43
Bekhudi
1992
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as Aunty
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Age: 43
Henna
1991
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as Bibi Gul
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Age: 42
Pushpaka Vimana
1987
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as Magician's wife
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Age: 38
Yaarana
1981
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as
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Age: 31
Jwaala Daaku
1981
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as Sita (Jwala's sister-in-law)
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Age: 31
No Image
Chambal Ki Kasam
1980
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as
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Age: 31
Abdullah
1980
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as Yashoda
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Age: 30
Ganga Ki Saugand
1978
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as Champa
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Age: 28
Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein
1977
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as
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Age: 28
Majboor
1974
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as Renu Khanna
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Age: 25
Naya Din Nai Raat
1974
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as
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Age: 25
Bobby
1973
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as Alka 'Nikki' Sharma
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Age: 24
Naina
1973
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as
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Age: 24
Loafer
1973
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as Roopa
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Age: 23
Raja Rani
1973
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as Anita
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Age: 23
Heera
1973
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as Laheriya
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Age: 23
Achanak
1973
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as Nurse Radha
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Age: 23
Rivaaj
1972
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as Renu
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Age: 22
Zindagi Zindagi
1972
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as Shyama
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Age: 22
Lagan
1971
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as Durga
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Age: 21
No Image
Khoj
1971
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as
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Age: 21
Devi
1970
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as
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Age: 20
Aradhana
1969
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as Renu
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Age: 20
Mahal
1969
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as Nurse
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Age: 19
Jahan Ara
1964
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as
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Age: 15