Farida Jalal movies & biography
Farida Jalal is an Indian actress born on March 14, 1949, in Bombay (now Mumbai). She is known for her work in Hindi cinema and television, having acted in over 200 films and received four Filmfare Awards.
Quick facts
| Known for | Actress |
|---|---|
| Born | 14 March 1949 (age 77) |
| Birthplace | Bombay, India [now Mumbai] |
| Latest release | Welcome To The Jungle (2026) |
Best Farida Jalal movies
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Pushpaka Vimana
Hey Ram
Dil To Pagal HaiCareer overview
Farida Jalal began her acting career as a teenager and played leading and supporting roles in numerous motion pictures through the 1970s and early 1980s. She later became recognized for portraying motherly roles in the 1990s and early 2000s. In the films listed in our database, she appears as Badi Bi in the 2026 action-comedy-adventure Welcome To The Jungle, as Dadi in the 2026 romance-action-drama O'Romeo, as Jazz's Mother in the 2020 comedy Jawaani Jaaneman, and as Lalita's Grandmother in the 2018 comedy-drama Batti Gul Meter Chalu. Her career has also included television work, with appearances in sitcoms, soap operas, and Netflix originals. She has received 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.
Farida Jalal movies list
| Year | Movie | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Welcome To The Jungle | Badi Bi | 5.0 TMDB |
| 2026 | O'Romeo | Dadi | 5.6 TMDB |
| 2007 | Big Brother | Sitadevi S. Gandhi / Sharma | 4.8 TMDB |
| 2003 | Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon | Teacher | 5.2 TMDB |
| 2002 | Deewangee | Mrs. Goyal | 6.5 TMDB |
| 2001 | Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham | Sayeeda “Daijaan / DJ” Naaz | 7.7 TMDB |
| 2001 | Moksha: Salvation | Cast | 6.1 TMDB |
| 2000 | Hey Ram | Kasturba Gandhi | 7.1 TMDB |
| 2000 | Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai | Lily Anthony Rodriques | 6.7 TMDB |
| 1998 | Kuch Kuch Hota Hai | Mrs. Khanna | 7.5 TMDB |
| 1997 | Aflatoon | Raja's Mother | 4.9 TMDB |
| 1997 | Dil To Pagal Hai | Ajay's mother | 6.9 TMDB |
| 1995 | Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge | Lajwanti 'Lajjo' Singh | 8.5 TMDB |
| 1987 | Pushpaka Vimana | Magician's wife | 7.3 TMDB |
Farida Jalal web series
| Year | Series | Role | Episodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar | Qudsia Begum | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Farida Jalal's latest movie?
Her latest movies in our database are Welcome To The Jungle (2026) and O'Romeo (2026).
When and where was Farida Jalal born?
She was born on March 14, 1949, in Bombay, India (now Mumbai).
What are Farida Jalal's best-known films?
She is known for films such as Jawaani Jaaneman (2020) and Batti Gul Meter Chalu (2018), among over 200 films in her career.
What awards has Farida Jalal received?
She has received 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.
Page last updated 23 October 2026. Facts from TMDB; how we write these pages: editorial policy.