Farida Jalal is a highly-popular veteran actress from the Bollywood film industry and Indian TV industry. Although she was a prominent actress in the Hindi film industry, Farida Jalal was also renowned for her numerous role in other Indian film industries, including the Tamil and Telugu film industries.
Farida Jalal has been a huge part of the Indian film industry for over 50 years now and has starred in over 200 films as well as several popular TV serials too.
About Farida Jalal
Bio | |
| Real Name | Farida Jalal |
| Date of Birth | 14th March 1949 |
| Age (as of October 2018) | 69 years |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Islam |
| Place of Birth | New Delhi |
| Education | School drop-out |
Physical Stats | |
| Height | 5 ft (152 cm) approximately |
| Weight | 150 lbs (68 kg) approximately |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Family & Relationships | |
| Brother | Khalid Khan |
| Marital Status | Widow |
| Husband | late Tabrez Barmavar (Businessman) |
Career | |
| Profession | Actress |
| Net Worth | INR 430,00,00,000 (USD 58 Million) |
| Famous for | Taqdeer (1967), Baharon Ki Manzil (1968), Aradhana (1969), Puraskar, Gopi, Devi (1970), Paras, Khoj, Amar Prem, Pyar Ki Kahani (1971), Rivaaj, Buniyaad (1972), Heera, Bobby, Raja Rani, Loafer (1973), Naya Din Nai Raat, Jeevan Rekha, Majboor, Uljhan (1974), Kala Sona, Dharmatma (1975), Sabse Bada Rupaiya, Koi Jeeta Koi Haara (1976), Kasam Khoon Ki, Alaap, Shatranj Ke Khiladi (1977), Naya Daur (1978), Jurmana (1979), Patthar Se Takkar (1980), Yaarana (1981), Pushpak (1988), Henna (1991), Payal, Bekhudi (1992), Gardish (1993), Mammo, Laadla, Krantiveer, Elaan, Dulaara (1994), Andolan, Veergati (1995), Rajkumar, Loafer, Raja Hindustani, Ajay (1996), Mrityudaata, Judaai, Lahoo Ke Do Rang, Dil Toh Paagal Hai, Ziddi (1997), Duplicate, Soldier, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), Dil Kya Kare, Khoobsurat (1999), Kaho Naa.. Pyar Hai, Pukar, Dulhan Hum Le Jaenge, Bichhoo, Gaja Gamini (2000), Zubeidaa, Lajja, Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Ghum (2001), The Legend Of Bhagat Singh, Deewangee (2002), Pinjar (2003), Garv: Pride and Honor (2004), Barsaat (2005), Big Brother, Aryan (2006), Laaga Chunri Me Daag, Dhol (2007), Aashayein (2010), Student Of The Year, A Gran Plan (2012), Batti Gul Meter Chalu (2018) |
| First Movie | Taqdeer (1967) |
| Favorite Food | Biryani and kheer |
| Favorite Actresses | Meena Kumari |
| Hobby | Watching movies and dancing |
Farida Jalal is renowned for her acting mainly in supporting roles in the recent years. Farida Jalal is mostly typecast in the roles of mothers and grandmothers, and plays each character with difference. Farida Jalal is one of the most popular veteran actresses in the Hindi TV serial industry as well.
Farida Jalal’s age is around 69 years as Farida Jalal was born on the 14th of March, 1949, in New Delhi. Farida Jalal’s height is around 5 ft (152 cm) while Farida Jalal’s weight is around 68 kg (150 lbs). In her spare times, Farida Jalal loves to watch movies, and dance, as part of her hobbies.
Although not much is known about her family, Farida Jalal’s brother is Khalid Khan. Farida Jalal’s husband was late Tabrez Barmavar, a businessman from Karnataka, whom she married in 1978 till his death in 2003. Farida Jalal and Tabrez Barmavar have a son, Yaseen Jalal, who is an up and coming film director in Bollywood.
Owing to her 50 + year-long acting career in Bollywood, Farida Jalal’s net worth today is estimated to be around INR 430 crores (USD 58 Million).
Thanks to her impressive acting skills, Farida Jalal is the winner of numerous prestigious acting awards and has also had several award nominations as well.
The list of Farida Jalal’s award-wins include winning the Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award and the Bengali Film Journalists Association (BFJA) Awards’ Best Supporting Actress (Hindi) award for her excellent role in ‘Paras’ (1971).
Later, Farida Jalal won the Filmfare Best Supporting Actress award for her portrayal in the super hit movie ‘Henna’ (1991).
Next, Farida Jalal was the winner of the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance and the BFJA Best Actress (Hindi) award for her role in ‘Mammo’ (1994).
In addition, Farida Jalal is the winner of the Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award for her impressive role in ‘Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge’ (1995) and also the winner of the 2012 Harlem International Film Festival’s Best Actress award for her amazing performance in ‘A Gran Plan’ (2012).
Interesting Facts About Farida Jalal
- Farida Jalal is a teetotaler and does not smoke or drink alcohol.
- Apart from her film career, Farida Jalal is also one of the most popular actresses in Indian Hindi television industry as well.
- Farida Jalal entered acting when she, along with actor Rajesh Khanna, were selected as winners of the United Film Producers Talent Hunt contest, held by Filmfare magazine, in 1965.
- Farida Jalal’s parents separated when she was only 2 years of age, and was mainly brought up by her maternal grandmother.
- Farida Jalal’s best TV roles are considerd in the popular yesteryear super hit comedy TV shows, ‘Dekh Bhai Dekh’ and ‘Shararat’.
