Cast & creator
Farida Jalal
Best known for The Kapil Sharma Show, Comedy Nights with Kapil, Indian Idol
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.
Also known as: फरीदा ज़लाल, Farida Jalaal, فریدا جلال
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1964–2026 · acting roles
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Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (149)
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The Kapil Sharma Show
Self
2016
Comedy Nights with Kapil
Self
2013
Indian Idol
Self
2004
The Great Indian Kapil Show
Self
2024Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
Herself
2002
Shararat - Thoda Jaadu, Thodi Nazaakat
Sushma "Nani" Malhotra
2003
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Lajwanti 'Lajjo' Singh
1995
Heeramandi
Qudsia Begum
2024
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
Sayeeda “Daijaan / DJ” Naaz
2001
Such is Life
Ranjit's aunt
1984
Welcome To The Jungle
Badi Bi
2026
Rishta.com
Ruchika's Mother
2010
Parchhayee: Ghost Stories By Ruskin Bond
Dadi Ji
2019
Dekh Bhai Dekh
Suhasini Deewan
1993
Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon
Teacher
2003
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Mrs. Khanna
1998
Farz
Rukmani Singh
2001
Student Of The Year
Abhimanyu's Grandmother
2012
O'Romeo
Dadi
2026
Love Shots
2016
Big Brother
Sitadevi S. Gandhi / Sharma
2007
Batti Gul Meter Chalu
Lalita's Grandmother
2018
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
Lily Anthony Rodriques
2000
Aabeer Gulaal
Nani
2025
Deewangee
Mrs. Goyal
2002
Hey Ram
Kasturba Gandhi
2000
The Great Shamsuddin Family
Akko
2025
Dil To Pagal Hai
Ajay's mother
1997
Nadia Khan Show
Herself
2006
Duplicate
Mrs. Chaudhary
1998
Taarzan: The Wonder Car
Mrs. Chaudhary
2004
Garv: Pride and Honour
Mrs.Dixit
2004
Lajja
Mrs. Saroj
2001
The Legend of Bhagat Singh
Vidyavati K. Singh
2002
Raja Hindustani
Chachi
1996
Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty
1975
Moksha: Salvation
2001
Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa
Pooja's mother
2000
The Chess Players
Nafisa
1977
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke
Asha Malhotra
2001
Dil Aashna Hai
Razia
1992
Fun2shh... Dudes in the 10th Century
2003
Aflatoon
Raja's Mother
1997
Bezubaan Ishq
2015Aankh Micholi
Geeta
1972
Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai
Komal's Mother
1998
Jaal: The Trap
Sudha Kaul
2003
Bobby
Alka 'Nikki' Sharma
1973
Pinjar
Mrs. Shyamlal
2003
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
Mrs. Oberoi
2000
Gardish
Laxmi Sathe
1993
Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein
1977
Barsaat
Kajal's grandmother
2005
Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai
Mrs. Chaudhary
2002
Kaali Topi Lal Rumaal
Shalu's Mom
2000
Judaai
Kaajal's Mother
1997Anjaane
2000
Pukar
Gayetri Rajvansh
2000
Dushman Duniya Ka
Manager of women's shelter
1996
Pushpaka Vimana
Magician's wife
1987
Yeh Jo Mohabbat Hai
2012
Aradhana
Renu
1969
Jawaani Jaaneman
Jazz's Mother
2020
Naya Din Nai Raat
1974
Badhaai Ho Badhaai
2002
Zubeidaa
Mammo
2001
Loafer
Janki Kumar
1996
Love Breakups Zindagi
Beeji
2011
Hindustan Ki Kasam
Mother of Ajay / Raju / Tauheed
1999
Sar Ankhon Par
1999
Kuch Tum Kaho Kuch Hum Kahein
Vishnupratap's wife
2002
Bichhoo
Neha Khandelwal
2000
Gaja Gamini
Noorbibi
2000
Dil Kya Kare
1999
Saat Rang Ke Sapne
Yashoda
1998
Alaap
Sulakshana Gupta
1977
Ziddi
Jaya's mother
1997
Shaadi, Dahej and Gangster
2021
Krantiveer
Mrs. Tilak
1994
Loafer
Roopa
1973
Khoobsurat
Sudha Chaudhary
1999
Elaan
Revati Chaudhry
1994
Veergati
Parvati
1995
Diljale
Shyam's mother
1996
Kya Kehna
Rohini Bakshi
2000
Shastra
Aunty
1996
Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai
Asha 'Jiji'
2003
Love in Vietnam
Bebbe
2025
Charandas
Valesia
1977
Koi Jeeta Koi Haara
1976
Gopi
Nandini
1970
Abdullah
Yashoda
1980
Naina
1973
Laadla
Gayetri Verma
1994
Soldier
1998
Yaarana
1981
Jurmana
Laila
1979
Majboor
Renu Khanna
1974
Salaakhen
Gayetri S. Agnihotri
1998
I'm Not a Terrorist
Zabira
2017
Rivaaj
Renu
1972
Raja Rani
Anita
1973
Rajkumar
Panna (Dai maa)
1996
Aashayein
Madhu
2010
Achanak
Nurse Radha
1973
Bekhudi
Aunty
1992
Mohabbat
Geetarani M.Kapoor
1997
Ganga Ki Saugand
Champa
1978
Henna
Bibi Gul
1991
Angaara
1996
Heera
Laheriya
1973Uljhan
1975
Kal Ki Awaz
Akbari
1992
Zindagi Zindagi
Shyama
1972
Khauff
Mrs. Jaidev Singh
2000
Mammo
Mammo
1994
Aryan: Unbreakable
Mrs. Braganza
2006
Kaala Sona
Bela
1975
Ittu Si Baat
Dadi
2022Raqt: A Psycho Thriller
Maria
2013
Baharon Ki Manzil
Nalini S.S. Roy
1968
Kaash Tum Hote
2014
Dulaara
Mrs. Florence Joyner
1994Bandh Honth
1984
Mahal
Nurse
1969
Dharmatma
Mona
1975
Khuda Kasam
Fatima
2010
Lahoo Ke Do Rang
Halima
1997
Mangal Pandey
Deepa R. Pandey
1983
Khushboo
Manno
1975
Devi
19704 Times Lucky
2011
Chala Mussaddi - Office Office
Shanti Tripathi
2011
Bundal Baaz
Malti
1976
Jahan Ara
1964
Aakraman
Asha
1975
Lines
as Fatima Bibi
2021
Sargoshiyan
2017
Kasam Khoon Ki
1977
Do Jasoos
Hema Nihalchand
1975Khoj
1971
Jawab
Rajeshwar's maidservant
1995Paras
1971
Taqdeer
1967
Pashmeena
Naani
Lagan
Durga
1971
A Gran Plan
Satvinder Kaur Bedi
2014Chambal Ki Kasam
1980
Jwaala Daaku
Sita (Jwala's sister-in-law)
1981