Farida Jalal

Farida Jalal

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Farida Jalal (born Farida Sami; 18 May 1950) is an Indian actress who primarily worked in Hindi films. In a film career spanning almost fifty years, Jalal appeared in over 200 films. 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.

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Farida Jalal was born on Thursday, 18 May 1950 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Her full name at birth was Farida Sami. She is best known as an actress. Jalal's country of citizenship (nationality) is Indian. Farida attended high school at St Joseph’s Convent School, Panchgani, Maharashtra, India. Her religion is listed as Muslim. She is 5' 1" (155 cm) tall and weighs 150 lbs (68 kg) with an average build. She has dark brown eyes and salt and pepper hair (color). Farida Jalal is 75 years old and her zodiac star sign is Taurus.

You can find people similar to Farida Jalal by visiting our lists Indian women television presenters and Actresses from New Delhi.

Full name at birth
Farida Sami
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Claim to fame
her roles as Bibi Gul in the 1991 romantic drama film Henna, Mehmooda Begum Anwar Ali "Mammo" in the 1994 Hindi-language drama film Mammo, Lajwanti "Lajjo" Singh in the 1995 Hindi-language musical romantic drama film Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Sayeeda/Daijaan/DJ in the 2001 Hindi-language family drama film Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham…, Sushma Mehra in the Star Plus Hindi-language fantasy sitcom Shararat, Satvinder Kaur Bedi in the 2012 independent drama film A Gran Plan, Gomti Devi Vatsal in the Zee TV Hindi-language drama series Satrangi Sasural, Dadi in the ZEE5 original Hindi-language horror thriller web series Parchayee: Ghost Stories by Ruskin Bond, and Qudsia Begum in the Netflix original period drama web series Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar
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Date of birth
18 May 1950
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Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Actress, comedian
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5' 1" (155 cm)
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150 lbs (68 kg)
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  • Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
  • New Delhi, India
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St Joseph’s Convent School, Panchgani, Maharashtra, India
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Farida Jalal is known for her role in the film Ittu Si Baat (2022) as Dadi.

She is also known for her role in the film Jawaani Jaaneman (2020) as Jazz's Mother.

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