Biography
Farida Jalal (born 14 March 1949) is an Indian actress. In a film career spanning almost fifty years, Jalal acted in over 200 films in the Hindi, the Telugu, and the Tamil film industries. Best known for her character driven roles in independent cinema and supporting work in mainstream Bollywood productions, Jalal has received such accolades as four Filmfare Awards and two Bengal Film Journalists Association Awards.
Jalal started her career with Taqdeer (1967). She went on to play leading and supporting roles in numerous motion pictures through the 1970s and early 80s. She is widely remembered for her roles in Paras (1971), Henna (1991) and Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), all of which garnered the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress. She became a household name after portraying motherly roles and strong female characters in the 1990s and the early 2000s. She has also won the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance for her role in Mammo (1994). She won the Best Actress Award at the 2012 Harlem International Film Festival for her role in A Gran Plan (2012).
She has successfully transitioned to numerous shows on Indian television alongside her work in films. Some of her notable works are the sitcom Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi, Dekh Bhai Dekh, Shararat and Ammaji Ki Galli. She was seen in the soap opera Satrangi Sasural on channel Zee TV portraying the role of Gomti Vatsal a.k.a. Dadi Maa.
Filmography
all 144
Movies 133
TV Shows 11
self 4
Ittu Si Baat (2022)
Shaadi, Dahej and Gangster (2021)
Lines (2021)
Parchhayee: Ghost Stories By Ruskin Bond (2019)
Batti Gul Meter Chalu (2018)
I'm Not a Terrorist (2017)
Sargoshiyan (2017)
The Kapil Sharma Show (2016)
Love Shots (2016)
Bezubaan Ishq (2015)
Kaash Tum Hote (2014)
A Gran Plan (2014)
Raqt: A Psycho Thriller (2013)
Comedy Nights with Kapil (2013)
Student of the Year (2012)
Yeh Jo Mohabbat Hai (2012)
Love Breakups Zindagi (2011)
Chala Mussaddi - Office Office (2011)
4 Times Lucky (2011)
Khuda Kasam (2010)
Aashayein (2010)
Big Brother (2007)
Aryan: Unbreakable (2006)
Nadia Khan Show (2006)
Barsaat (2005)
Taarzan: The Wonder Car (2004)
Garv: Pride and Honour (2004)
Pinjar (2003)
Jaal: The Trap (2003)
Shararat - Thoda Jaadu, Thodi Nazaakat (2003)
Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai (2003)
Deewangee (2002)
Kuch Tum Kaho Kuch Hum Kahein (2002)
The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002)
Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai (2002)
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2002)
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001)
Lajja (2001)
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke (2001)
Zubeidaa (2001)
Farz (2001)
Gaja Gamini (2000)
Kaali Topi Lal Rumaal (2000)
Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa (2000)
Bichhoo (2000)
Kya Kehna (2000)
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge (2000)
Khauff (2000)
Hey Ram (2000)
Pukar (2000)
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000)
Khoobsurat (1999)
Sar Ankhon Par (1999)
Dil Kya Kare (1999)
Hindustan Ki Kasam (1999)
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998)
Soldier (1998)
Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai (1998)
Duplicate (1998)
Salaakhen (1998)
Kabhi Na Kabhi (1998)
Saat Rang Ke Sapne (1998)
Aflatoon (1997)
Dil To Pagal Hai (1997)
Mohabbat (1997)
Ghar Jamai (1997)
Ziddi (1997)
Lahoo Ke Do Rang (1997)
Judaai (1997)
Raja Hindustani (1996)
Shastra (1996)
Diljale (1996)
Dushman Duniya Ka (1996)
Loafer (1996)
Rajkumar (1996)
Angaara (1996)
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)
Veergati (1995)
Jawab (1995)
Krantiveer (1994)
Laadla (1994)
Dulaara (1994)
Elaan (1994)
Mammo (1994)
Gardish (1993)
Dekh Bhai Dekh (1993)
Dil Aashna Hai (1992)
Kal Ki Awaz (1992)
Bekhudi (1992)
Paayal (1992)
Henna (1991)
Pushpaka Vimana (1987)
Bandh Honth (1984)
Mangal Pandey (1983)
Yaarana (1981)
Jwaala Daaku (1981)
Abdullah (1980)
Patthar Se Takkar (1980)
Dhongee (1979)
Jurmana (1979)
Do Hawaldar (1979)
Naya Daur (1978)
Ganga Ki Saugand (1978)
Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein (1977)
Charandas (1977)
The Chess Players (1977)
Mitra (1977)
Alaap (1977)
Bundal Baaz (1976)
Sabse Bada Rupaiya (1976)
Koi Jeeta Koi Haara (1976)
Kaala Sona (1975)
Uljhan (1975)
Aakraman (1975)
Khushboo (1975)
Dharmatma (1975)
Do Jasoos (1975)
Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty (1975)
Majboor (1974)
Naya Din Nai Raat (1974)
Bobby (1973)
Naina (1973)
Loafer (1973)
Raja Rani (1973)
Heera (1973)
Achanak (1973)
Rivaaj (1972)
Bees Saal Pahele (1972)
Zindagi Zindagi (1972)
Paras (1971)
The Search (1971)
Lagan (1971)
Gopi (1970)
Devi (1970)
Aradhana (1969)
Mahal (1969)
Baharon Ki Manzil (1968)
Taqdeer (1967)
Jahan Ara (1964)
Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar
Pashmeena
Chambal Ki Kasam
Naya Raasta
Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi
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Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1944-05-18 (79 years old)
Birth PlaceNew Delhi, India
ReligionIslam
RelationshipsFariduni (1978-01-01 - 2003-01-01)
CitizenshipsIndia
Also Known Asफरीदा ज़लाल, Farida Jalaal
AwardsFilmfare Awards
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