
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.

Welcome to the Jungle
2026 · as Badi Bi

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
1995 · as Lajwanti 'Lajjo' Singh

O'Romeo
2026 · as Dadi

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
2001 · as Sayeeda “Daijaan / DJ” Naaz

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
1998 · as Mrs. Khanna

Dil To Pagal Hai
1997 · as Ajay's mother

Jawaani Jaaneman
2020 · as Jazz's Mother

Moksha: Salvation
2001

Big Brother
2007 · as Sitadevi S. Gandhi / Sharma

Aflatoon
1997 · as Raja's Mother

The Great Shamsuddin Family
2025 · as Akko

Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
2000 · as Lily Anthony Rodriques

Hey Ram
2000 · as Kasturba Gandhi

Deewangee
2002 · as Mrs. Goyal

Student Of The Year
2012 · as Abhimanyu's Grandmother

Taarzan: The Wonder Car
2004 · as Mrs. Chaudhary

Duplicate
1998 · as Mrs. Chaudhary

Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai
1998 · as Komal's Mother