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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.
As actor
O'Romeo
Welcome to the Jungle
Aabeer Gulaal
Love in Vietnam
The Great Shamsuddin Family
Ittu Si Baat
Shaadi, Dahej and Gangster
Lines
Jawaani Jaaneman
Batti Gul Meter Chalu
Sargoshiyan
I'm Not a Terrorist
Bezubaan Ishq
Kaash Tum Hote
A Gran Plan
Raqt: A Psycho Thriller
Student Of The Year
Yeh Jo Mohabbat Hai
4 Times Lucky
Love Breakups Zindagi
Chala Mussaddi - Office Office
Aashayein
Khuda Kasam
Big Brother
Aryan: Unbreakable
Barsaat
Garv: Pride and Honour
Taarzan: The Wonder Car
Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai
Jaal: The Trap