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Farida Jalal

Farida Jalal

Actor · Born March 14, 1949 (77) · Bombay, India [now Mumbai]

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.

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Born
March 14, 1949 (77)
From
Bombay, India [now Mumbai]
Works as
Actor
Titles
38 on MovieCove · 146 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 38 days to Oct 27Down 9% in 30 days

What are Farida Jalal's films like?

Across their 30 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Action12 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 43rd percentile
: browse their Action movies
Comedy9 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 50th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama6 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 87th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
45%
Morality
28%
Power
12%
Self
6%
Society
4%
Survival
3%
Ideas
2%
Family bonds16 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love12 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice12 titles, browse their movies with this themeCorruption5 titles, browse their movies with this themeRevenge5 titles, browse their movies with this themeSacrifice4 titles, browse their movies with this themeParenthood2 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 30 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 15 · Serious 8 · Dark 7

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 10 · Stylized 11 · Heightened 9

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 5 · Charged 13 · Intense 12

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 10 · Shifting 17 · Whiplash 3

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 10 · Some laughs 14 · Funny 6

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 10 · Even-paced 19 · Relentless 1

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

A split, not a type: Casual 15 · Engaged 14 · Full focus 1

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

Easy watch 11 · Affecting 12 · Heavy 7

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 27 · Open-ended 3 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

6 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 4 of 6 analyzed roles.

Ally
4 of 6
Mentor
2 of 6

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
14
Romantic
14
Melancholic
15
Joyful
10
Warm
8
Other
25

How their films linger

Feel-good17 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful13 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteInfuriating4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 8 with a twist

  • Happy18
  • Bittersweet4
  • Tragic4
  • Ambiguous4

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Farida Jalal's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 26 of their 38 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Farida Jalal's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

146 credits, 38 with a MovieCove page; 6 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Welcome to the Jungle(2026)

    as Badi Bi

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • O' Romeo(2026)

    as Dadi

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • The Great Shamsuddin Family(2025)

    as Akko

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • Love in Vietnam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as Bebbe

  • Abir Gulaal(2025)

    as Nani

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films

  • Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar(2024)

    Show 8 episodes · as Qudsia Begum

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all shows

  • Ittu Si Baat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    as Dadi

  • Shaadi, Dahej and Gangster (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Actor

  • Lines (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    as as Fatima Bibi

  • Jawaani Jaaneman(2020)

    as Jazz's Mother

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films

  • Parchhayee: Ghost Stories By Ruskin Bond (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Show 1 episode · as Dadi Ji

  • Batti Gul Meter Chalu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Lalita's Grandmother

  • I'm Not a Terrorist (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Zabira

  • Sargoshiyan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • Love Shots (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Show 6 episodes · Actor

  • Bezubaan Ishq(2015)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Kaash Tum Hote (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • A Gran Plan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Satvinder Kaur Bedi

  • Raqt: A Psycho Thriller (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Maria

  • Student of the Year(2012)

    as Abhimanyu's Grandmother

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • Yeh Jo Mohabbat Hai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Actor

  • Chaar Din Ki Chandni(2012)

    as Pammi Kaur

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • Love Breakups Zindagi(2011)

    as Beeji

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • Chala Mussaddi - Office Office (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Shanti Tripathi

  • 4 Times Lucky (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Actor

  • Khuda Kasam(2010)

    as Fatima

    Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all films

  • Aashayein (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Madhu

  • Rishta.com (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 26 episodes · as Ruchika's Mother

  • Krantiveer: The Revolution(2010)

    as Mrs. Tilak

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Big Brother(2007)

    as Sitadevi S. Gandhi / Sharma

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • Aryan: Unbreakable (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Mrs. Braganza

  • Barsaat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Kajal's grandmother

  • Taarzan: The Wonder Car(2004)

    as Mrs. Chaudhary

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films

  • Garv: Pride and Honour(2004)

    as Mrs.Dixit

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Fun2shh... Dudes in the 10th Century (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Actor

  • Pinjar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Mrs. Shyamlal

  • Jaal: The Trap (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Sudha Kaul

  • Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon(2003)

    as Teacher

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • Shararat - Thoda Jaadu, Thodi Nazaakat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 192 episodes · as Sushma "Nani" Malhotra

  • Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Asha 'Jiji'

  • Badhaai Ho Badhaai(2002)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films

  • Deewangee(2002)

    as Mrs. Goyal

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • Kuch Tum Kaho Kuch Hum Kahein (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Vishnupratap's wife

  • The Legend of Bhagat Singh(2002)

    as Vidyavati K. Singh

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Mrs. Chaudhary

  • Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...(2001)

    as Sayeeda “Daijaan / DJ” Naaz

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • Moksha: Salvation (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • Lajja(2001)

    as Mrs. Saroj

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • Chori Chori Chupke Chupke (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Asha Malhotra

  • Zubeidaa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Mammo

  • Farz(2001)

    as Rukmani Singh

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films

  • Gaja Gamini (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Noorbibi

  • Kaali Topi Lal Rumaal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Shalu's Mom

  • Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Pooja's mother

  • Bichhoo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Neha Khandelwal

  • Kya Kehna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Rohini Bakshi

  • Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Mrs. Oberoi

  • Khauff (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Mrs. Jaidev Singh

  • Hey Ram(2000)

    as Kasturba Gandhi

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all films

  • Pukar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Gayetri Rajvansh

  • Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai(2000)

    as Lily Anthony Rodriques

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films

  • Anjaane (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Khoobsurat(1999)

    as Sudha Chaudhary

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • Sar Ankhon Par (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Dil Kya Kare (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Hindustan Ki Kasam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Mother of Ajay / Raju / Tauheed

  • Kuch Kuch Hota Hai(1998)

    as Mrs. Khanna

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • Soldier (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • When One Falls in Love(1998)

    as Komal's Mother

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Duplicate(1998)

    as Mrs. Chaudhary

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Salaakhen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Gayetri S. Agnihotri

  • Saat Rang Ke Sapne (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Yashoda

  • Aflatoon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Raja's Mother

  • Dil To Pagal Hai(1997)

    as Ajay's mother

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • Mohabbat(1997)

    as Geetarani M.Kapoor

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Ziddi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Jaya's mother

  • Lahoo Ke Do Rang (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Halima

  • Judaai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Kaajal's Mother

  • Raja Hindustani(1996)

    as Chachi

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Shastra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Aunty

  • Diljale(1996)

    as Shyam's mother

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • Dushman Duniya Ka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Manager of women's shelter

  • Loafer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Janki Kumar

  • Rajkumar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Panna (Dai maa)

  • Angaara (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge(1995)

    as Lajwanti 'Lajjo' Singh

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all films

  • Veergati (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Parvati

  • Jawab (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Rajeshwar's maidservant

  • Krantiveer(1994)

    as Mrs. Tilak

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • Mammo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Mammo

  • Laadla (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Gayetri Verma

  • Dulaara (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Mrs. Florence Joyner

  • Elaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Revati Chaudhry

  • Gardish (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Laxmi Sathe

  • Dekh Bhai Dekh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Show 66 episodes · as Suhasini Deewan

  • Dil Aashna Hai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Razia

  • Kal Ki Awaz (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Akbari

  • Bekhudi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Aunty

  • Henna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Bibi Gul

  • Pushpaka Vimana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Magician's wife

  • Such is Life (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Show 24 episodes · as Ranjit's aunt

  • Bandh Honth (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Mangal Pandey (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Deepa R. Pandey

  • Yaarana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Jwaala Daaku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Sita (Jwala's sister-in-law)

  • Chambal Ki Kasam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Abdullah (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Yashoda

  • Jurmana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Laila

  • Ganga Ki Saugand (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Champa

  • Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Charandas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Valesia

  • The Chess Players (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Nafisa

  • Alaap (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Sulakshana Gupta

  • Kasam Khoon Ki (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Bundal Baaz (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Malti

  • Koi Jeeta Koi Haara (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Do Jasoos (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Hema Nihalchand

  • Kaala Sona (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Bela

  • Dharmatma (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Mona

  • Uljhan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • Aakraman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Asha

  • Khushboo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Manno

  • Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty(1975)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Majboor(1974)

    as Renu Khanna

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • Naya Din Nai Raat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Actor

  • Bobby (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Alka 'Nikki' Sharma

  • Naina (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Loafer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Roopa

  • Raja Rani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Anita

  • Achanak (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Nurse Radha

  • Heera (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Laheriya

  • Aankh Micholi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Geeta

  • Rivaaj (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Renu

  • Zindagi Zindagi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Shyama

  • Paras (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Khoj (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Lagan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Durga

  • Pyar Ki Kahani(1971)

    as Lata R. Chandra

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • Devi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Actor

  • Gopi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Nandini

  • Aradhana(1969)

    as Renu

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films

  • Mahal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Nurse

  • Baharon Ki Manzil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Nalini S.S. Roy

  • Taqdeer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Actor

  • Jahan Ara (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

  • Pashmeena (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    as Naani

Career shape

Star power in the 96th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 143 titles, 142 of them dated from 1964 to 2026; peak year 1997.

Biggest box office

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001)

$11M worldwide

Highest rated

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)

Midcredits 98th

Film career

MilestoneBreakout
19642026

Peak 1997 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting143 of 143: 143 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score48th

By decade

1960s5 · acting1970s32 · acting1980s8 · acting1990s37 · acting2000s33 · acting2010s17 · acting2020s10 · acting

Billing

usually 8th · top billed in 0% of 23 roles
739803

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Farida Jalal's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 47th percentile, the median of all 37; across their 30 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 45th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

45thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 30

Approval · how many liked their films

56thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 30

Reach · how many have seen their films

52ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 30

Midcredits score across 38 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up11
  • 50th to 74th5
  • 25th to 49th12
  • Below 25th10

Shape of the crowd

16 of their 38 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved4
  • Divisive3
  • Cult Classic6
  • Crowd Pleaser9
  • Mixed16

Most divisive · actor

Abir Gulaal (2025)

99th percentile spread · 40% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)

Midcredits 98th · 86% liked

Reviewers score the acting 67/100 in their films, across 26 reviewed titles; fans 80, detractors 43. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Farida Jalal's work okay for kids?

Across up to 9 MovieCove titles with content scores, violence & gore, sex & nudity and frightening / intense run lighter than most films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore5 titles2–48 · median 4 · minimallighter than most filmsMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity9 titles15–34 · median 20 · mildlighter than most filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity3 titlesmedian 19 · mildMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs3 titlesmedian 9 · minimalMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense5 titles12–37 · median 15 · minimallighter than most filmsMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Farida Jalal work with?

People who share at least 2 of Farida Jalal's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Johny Lever shares the most, 6.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers and cinematographers

Producers

Mixed roles