Farida Jalal
About Farida Jalal
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.
Filmography(11)
| Film | Release Date | Role | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
Welcome to the Jungle Action | 26 Jun 2026 | Badi Bi | Average |
 O'Romeo Romance | 13 Feb 2026 | Dadi | Released |
 The Great Shamsuddin Family Comedy | 12 Dec 2025 | Akko | Hit |
 Aabeer Gulaal Romance | 12 Sept 2025 | Nani | Hit |
 Love in Vietnam Romance | 12 Sept 2025 | Actor | Released |
 Ittu Si Baat Drama | 17 Jun 2022 | Dadi | Average |
 Lines Drama | 29 Jul 2021 | as Fatima Bibi | Hit |
 Jawaani Jaaneman Comedy | 31 Jan 2020 | Jazz's Mother | Released |
 Batti Gul Meter Chalu Comedy | 21 Sept 2018 | Lalita's Grandmother | Released |
 Sargoshiyan Drama | 26 May 2017 | Actor | Released |
 Bezubaan Ishq Music | 3 Jul 2015 | Actor | Average |
Career Timeline
Frequent Co-stars(8)
Trailers(5)
Farida Jalal – Career & Contributions to Hindi Cinema
Farida Jalal is one of bollywood's celebrated actors, having contributed to 11 hindi films in the hindi film industry (popularly known as bollywood), headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Throughout their career, Farida Jalal has collaborated with some of bollywood's finest artists, including Vishal Bhardwaj, Rahat Kazmi, Brijendra Kala. These on-screen partnerships have resonated strongly with bollywood audiences.
Farida Jalal has worked across multiple genres in hindi cinema, including Drama, Comedy, Romance, Action, Adventure, Crime. This versatility has made them a sought-after name across all kinds of bollywood productions.
Farida Jalal made their hindi film debut in 2015 with the film Bezubaan Ishq. Since then, they have steadily grown into one of bollywood's most recognised faces, building a loyal fanbase across Odisha and among the global bollywood diaspora.
Follow Farida Jalal's complete filmography, songs, trailers and box office records on The Cinema Verse — the most comprehensive bollywood cinema database online.
FAQs about Farida Jalal
How many hindi films has Farida Jalal acted in?▼
Farida Jalal has been part of 11 hindi films in bollywood, spanning genres such as Action, Comedy, Adventure.
What is Farida Jalal's most popular hindi film?▼
Farida Jalal's notable hindi films include "Welcome to the Jungle", "O'Romeo", "The Great Shamsuddin Family". Visit each movie page on The Cinema Verse for detailed cast, songs and review information.
What is Farida Jalal's role in hindi cinema?▼
Farida Jalal works as a Actor in the hindi film industry (bollywood). 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, s...
When did Farida Jalal debut in bollywood?▼
Farida Jalal made their bollywood debut in 2015 with the film "Bezubaan Ishq".
What genres has Farida Jalal worked in?▼
Farida Jalal has worked in Drama (7 films), Comedy (5 films), Romance (4 films), Action (2 films), Adventure (1 film), Crime (1 film) in their hindi film career.