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    Farida Jalal

    1949-03-14 (75 years old) in New Delhi, Delhi, India

    Farida Jalal (born 14 March 1949) is an Indian actress. In a film career spanning almost fifty years, Jalal acted in over 200 films in the Hindi, the Telugu, and the Tamil film industries. Best known for her character driven roles in independent cinema and supporting work in mainstream Bollywood productions, Jalal has received such accolades as four Filmfare Awards and two Bengal Film Journalists Association Awards. Jalal started her career with Taqdeer (1967). She went on to play leading and supporting roles in numerous motion pictures through the 1970s and early 80s. She is widely remembered for her roles in Paras (1971), Henna (1991) and Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), all of which garnered the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress. She became a household name after portraying motherly roles and strong female characters in the 1990s and the early 2000s. She has also won the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance for her role in Mammo (1994). She won the Best Actress Award at the 2012 Harlem International Film Festival for her role in A Gran Plan (2012). She has successfully transitioned to numerous shows on Indian television alongside her work in films. Some of her notable works are the sitcom Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi, Dekh Bhai Dekh, Shararat and Ammaji Ki Galli. She was seen in the soap opera Satrangi Sasural on channel Zee TV portraying the role of Gomti Vatsal a.k.a. Dadi Maa.

    Movies

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    Ittu Si Baat
    30 %|Jun 17, 2022
    Drama
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    Lines
    70 %|Jul 29, 2021
    Drama
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    Batti Gul Meter Chalu
    60 %|Sep 21, 2018
    Comedy, Drama
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    I'm Not a Terrorist
    0 %|Oct 20, 2017
    Action
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    Sargoshiyan
    100 %|May 26, 2017
    Drama
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    Bezubaan Ishq
    0 %|Jul 3, 2015
    Music
    actor
    Kaash Tum Hote
    0 %|Dec 12, 2014
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    A Gran Plan
    0 %|Apr 25, 2014
    Drama
    actor
    Raqt: A Psycho Thriller
    80 %|Sep 27, 2013
    Thriller
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    Student of the Year
    57 %|Oct 19, 2012
    Comedy, Drama, Romance
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    Yeh Jo Mohabbat Hai
    0 %|Aug 3, 2012
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    Love Breakups Zindagi
    64 %|Oct 7, 2011
    Comedy, Romance
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    4 Times Lucky
    0 %|Jan 1, 2011
    Drama, TV Movie
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    Khuda Kasam
    0 %|Oct 26, 2010
    Action, Drama
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    Aashayein
    66 %|Aug 27, 2010
    Drama
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    Big Brother
    49 %|Apr 13, 2007
    Action, Crime, Drama
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    Aryan: Unbreakable
    58 %|Dec 15, 2006
    Drama
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    Barsaat
    66 %|Aug 19, 2005
    Drama, Romance
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    Taarzan: The Wonder Car
    54 %|Aug 6, 2004
    Action, Romance
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    Garv: Pride and Honour
    57 %|Jul 9, 2004
    Action, Crime, Drama
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    Pinjar
    76 %|Oct 22, 2003
    Drama, Romance, Music
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    Jaal: The Trap
    58 %|Jul 18, 2003
    Action, Drama
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    Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai
    50 %|Jan 10, 2003
    Romance, Action, Comedy, Drama
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    Deewangee
    64 %|Oct 25, 2002
    Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Romance
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    Kuch Tum Kaho Kuch Hum Kahein
    69 %|Jun 28, 2002
    Family, Action, Drama, Romance
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    The Legend of Bhagat Singh
    69.58 %|Jun 7, 2002
    Crime, Drama, History
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    Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai
    66 %|May 6, 2002
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    Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
    77 %|Dec 14, 2001
    Comedy, Drama
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    Lajja
    68.92999999999999 %|Sep 19, 2001
    Drama
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    Chori Chori Chupke Chupke
    62 %|Mar 9, 2001
    Drama, Romance
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    Zubeidaa
    52 %|Jan 19, 2001
    Romance, Drama, History, Music
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    Farz
    39 %|Jan 12, 2001
    Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
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    Gaja Gamini
    67 %|Dec 1, 2000
    Drama, Fantasy
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    Kaali Topi Lal Rumaal
    0 %|Sep 15, 2000
    Action, Crime, Drama
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    Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa
    40 %|Aug 18, 2000
    Romance
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    Bichhoo
    49 %|Jul 7, 2000
    Action, Crime, Thriller
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    Kya Kehna
    57 %|May 18, 2000
    Drama, Romance
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    Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
    56 %|Mar 20, 2000
    Comedy, Romance
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    Khauff
    44 %|Mar 2, 2000
    Action, Thriller
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    Hey Ram
    69 %|Feb 18, 2000
    History, Drama, Crime
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    Pukar
    66 %|Feb 4, 2000
    Action, Drama, Thriller, Romance
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    Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
    67 %|Jan 14, 2000
    Romance, Drama
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    Anjaane
    0 %|Jan 1, 2000
    Drama
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    Khoobsurat
    49 %|Nov 6, 1999
    Comedy, Romance, Family
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    Sar Ankhon Par
    0 %|Oct 15, 1999
    Drama, Romance, Music, Comedy
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    Dil Kya Kare
    58 %|Sep 24, 1999
    Drama, Romance
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    Hindustan Ki Kasam
    57 %|Jul 23, 1999
    Drama, Action
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    Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
    75 %|Oct 16, 1998
    Romance, Drama, Comedy
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    Soldier
    57 %|Oct 12, 1998
    Action, Thriller
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    Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai
    57 %|May 22, 1998
    Drama, Family, Comedy
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    Duplicate
    62 %|May 8, 1998
    Action, Comedy
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    Salaakhen
    64 %|Apr 24, 1998
    Action, Drama
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    Kabhi Na Kabhi
    65 %|Apr 17, 1998
    Crime
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    Saat Rang Ke Sapne
    60 %|Feb 20, 1998
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    Aflatoon
    41 %|Dec 19, 1997
    Crime, Action, Drama
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    Dil To Pagal Hai
    69 %|Oct 30, 1997
    Drama, Romance, Comedy
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    Mohabbat
    63 %|Sep 19, 1997
    Romance
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    Ziddi
    56 %|Apr 11, 1997
    Drama, Action
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    Lahoo Ke Do Rang
    47 %|Mar 21, 1997
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    Judaai
    53 %|Feb 28, 1997
    Drama, Romance, Family
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    Raja Hindustani
    64 %|Nov 15, 1996
    Drama, Romance
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    Shastra
    35 %|Oct 4, 1996
    Action, Comedy, Drama
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    Diljale
    74 %|Sep 21, 1996
    Action, Drama, Romance
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    Dushman Duniya Ka
    87 %|Sep 20, 1996
    Drama
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    Loafer
    38 %|Jun 9, 1996
    Romance, Action, Comedy
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    Rajkumar
    57 %|Mar 22, 1996
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    Angaara
    0 %|Mar 8, 1996
    Action, Crime, Drama
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    Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
    85 %|Oct 20, 1995
    Comedy, Drama, Romance
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    Veergati
    54 %|Sep 29, 1995
    Action
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    Jawab
    10 %|Jan 25, 1995
    Action, Drama, Romance
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    Krantiveer
    80 %|Jul 22, 1994
    Action, Crime, Drama
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    Laadla
    55 %|Mar 17, 1994
    Drama, Romance, Family
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    Dulaara
    50 %|Jan 28, 1994
    Mystery, Crime, Thriller
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    Elaan
    56 %|Jan 21, 1994
    Drama, Action, Thriller, Crime
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    Mammo
    52 %|Jan 1, 1994
    Drama
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    Gardish
    84 %|May 21, 1993
    Drama
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    Dil Aashna Hai
    71 %|Dec 25, 1992
    Romance
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    Kal Ki Awaz
    30 %|Aug 21, 1992
    Action
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    Bekhudi
    100 %|Jul 16, 1992
    Action, Crime, Drama
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    Henna
    53 %|Jun 28, 1991
    Drama, Romance, Music
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    Pushpaka Vimana
    71 %|Nov 17, 1987
    Comedy, Drama, Romance
    actor
    Bandh Honth
    96.67 %|Jan 1, 1984
    Drama
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    Mangal Pandey
    60 %|Jan 13, 1983
    Crime, Drama, Action
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    Yaarana
    65 %|Jan 10, 1981
    Action, Romance
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    Jwaala Daaku
    0 %|Jan 1, 1981
    Action
    actor
    Chambal Ki Kasam
    0 %|Aug 8, 1980
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    Abdullah
    100 %|Mar 7, 1980
    Action, Drama, Romance
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    Jurmana
    73 %|May 1, 1979
    Drama
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    Ganga Ki Saugand
    62 %|Feb 10, 1978
    Action, Romance
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    Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein
    0 %|Nov 4, 1977
    Romance
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    Charandas
    0 %|Oct 21, 1977
    Drama, Family
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    The Chess Players
    71 %|Oct 2, 1977
    Drama
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    Alaap
    85 %|Mar 12, 1977
    Music, Romance
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    Bundal Baaz
    0 %|Jan 1, 1976
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    Koi Jeeta Koi Haara
    0 %|Jan 1, 1976
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    Kaala Sona
    0 %|Jul 29, 1975
    Action, Western
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    Dharmatma
    55 %|Jul 25, 1975
    Romance, Action, Thriller
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    Uljhan
    0 %|Jul 22, 1975
    Drama, Mystery
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    Aakraman
    40 %|May 14, 1975
    War, Drama
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    Khushboo
    57 %|May 8, 1975
    Drama, Romance, Family
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    Do Jasoos
    50 %|Jan 1, 1975
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    Majboor
    68 %|Dec 6, 1974
    Thriller, Mystery
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    Naya Din Nai Raat
    65 %|May 7, 1974
    Drama
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    Bobby
    60 %|Sep 28, 1973
    Drama, Romance
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    Naina
    0 %|Sep 10, 1973
    Drama, Romance
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    Loafer
    42 %|Mar 12, 1973
    Romance
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    Raja Rani
    0 %|Jan 15, 1973
    Romance
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    Achanak
    40 %|Jan 1, 1973
    Crime, Drama
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    Heera
    0 %|Jan 1, 1973
    Action, Drama, Crime
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    Rivaaj
    0 %|Jan 1, 1972
    Drama
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    Zindagi Zindagi
    0 %|Jan 1, 1972
    Drama, Romance
    actor
    Paras
    0 %|Jul 11, 1971
    Family, Drama
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    Lagan
    0 %|Jan 1, 1971
    Action, Drama
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    Khoj
    0 %|Jan 1, 1971
    Action
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    Gopi
    60 %|Jan 1, 1970
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    Devi
    70 %|Jan 1, 1970
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    Aradhana
    70 %|Nov 7, 1969
    Drama, Romance
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    Mahal
    60 %|Jan 1, 1969
    Thriller, Crime, Mystery, Romance
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    Baharon Ki Manzil
    70 %|Jan 1, 1968
    Mystery, Thriller
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    Pashmeena
    0 %|Invalid Date
    Drama
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    Taqdeer
    60 %|Jul 15, 1967
    Drama
    actor
    Jahan Ara
    100 %|Jan 1, 1964

    Series

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    Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar
    53 %|May 1, 2024
    Drama, War & Politics
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    Parchhayee: Ghost Stories By Ruskin Bond
    90 %|Jan 15, 2019
    Mystery, Drama
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    The Kapil Sharma Show
    72 %|Apr 23, 2016
    Comedy, Talk
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    Love Shots
    60 %|Mar 8, 2016
    Drama
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    Comedy Nights with Kapil
    72 %|Jun 22, 2013
    Comedy
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    Nadia Khan Show
    100 %|Nov 13, 2006
    Talk
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    Shararat - Thoda Jaadu, Thodi Nazaakat
    64 %|Jan 24, 2003
    Comedy, Family
    actor
    Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
    70 %|Mar 22, 2002
    Talk
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    Ghar Jamai
    50 %|Aug 6, 1997
    Comedy, Family
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    Dekh Bhai Dekh
    62 %|May 6, 1993
    Comedy, Family