



Farida Jalal

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.
Known For

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Lajwanti 'Lajjo' Singh

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
Sayeeda “Daijaan / DJ” Naaz

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Mrs. Khanna

Student Of The Year
Abhimanyu's Grandmother

Dil To Pagal Hai
Ajay's mother

Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
Lily Anthony Rodriques

Duplicate
Mrs. Chaudhary

Chori Chori Chupke Chupke
Asha Malhotra