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Farida Jalal
Farida Jalal
77 years (Mar 14, 1949)
Bombay, India [now Mumbai]
101 Movies
6 TV Shows

Farida Jalal

Known for
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Lajwanti 'Lajjo' Singh
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Mrs. Khanna
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
Sayeeda “Daijaan / DJ” Naaz
Such is Life
Ranjit's aunt
Across changing tastes and formats, Farida Jalal has stayed an actress with the unglamorous consistency that long careers are made of. 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham' is the other credit most often cited. The career has been split between cinema and television rather than settled in either. 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' is the title most people reach for first, with Lajwanti 'Lajjo' Singh at the center of it.
Across changing tastes and formats, Farida Jalal has stayed an actress with the unglamorous consistency that long careers are made of. 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham' is the other credit most often cited. The career has been split between cinema and television rather than settled in either. 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' is the title most people reach for first, with Lajwanti 'Lajjo' Singh at the center of it.
Known for
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Lajwanti 'Lajjo' Singh
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Mrs. Khanna
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
Sayeeda “Daijaan / DJ” Naaz
Such is Life
Ranjit's aunt
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Welcome to the Jungle
Badi Bi
★ 5.1
2026
Film
O'Romeo
Dadi
★ 5.4
2026
Film
The Great Shamsuddin Family
Akko
★ 7.0
2025
Film
Aabeer Gulaal
Nani
★ 7.0
2025
Film
Heeramandi
Qudsia Begum · 8 episodes
★ 6.0
2024
TV
Ittu Si Baat
Dadi
★ 3.0
2022
Film
Lines
as Fatima Bibi
★ 7.0
2021
Film
Jawaani Jaaneman
Jazz's Mother
★ 6.0
2020
Film
Parchhayee: Ghost Stories By Ruskin Bond
Dadi Ji · 1 episode
★ 9.0
2019
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Farida Jalal and where are they from?
Farida Jalal is 77 years old, born on March 14, 1949 in Bombay, India [now Mumbai].
What are the most famous roles of Farida Jalal?
Farida Jalal is best known for roles in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai.
How many movies has Farida Jalal been in?
Over a 62-year career (since 1964), Farida Jalal has appeared in 101 movies and 6 TV shows.
What was Farida Jalal's first movie?
The career of Farida Jalal began with Jahan Ara (1964).
What is Farida Jalal's most recent movie or series?
Farida Jalal's most recent release is Welcome to the Jungle, which premiered on June 25, 2026.
What TV shows has Farida Jalal appeared in?
On television, Farida Jalal has appeared in The Kapil Sharma Show, Heeramandi, Comedy Nights with Kapil, Indian Idol.
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Farida Jalal
Farida Jalal
1949-03-14 · Bombay, India [now Mumbai]

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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