Career

Farida Jalal, a native of New Delhi

New Delhi

New Delhi is the capital city of India. It serves as the centre of the Government of India and the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. New Delhi is situated within the metropolis of Delhi. It is one of the nine districts of Delhi Union Territory. The total area of the city is...

, started her career in the 1960s, when she won the United Film Producers Talent Hunt sponsored by Filmfare

Filmfare

Filmfare is an English-language tabloid-sized magazine about Indian cinema. Published by The Times Group, India's largest media services conglomerate, in Mumbai , it highlights the doings of the Bollywood film scene...

. She usually played the sister or rejected fiancée of the male lead, but almost never the female lead. One of her most critically acclaimed roles is in Bobby

Bobby (1973 film)

Bobby is a 1973 Bollywood film directed by Raj Kapoor. The film was widely popular, and widely imitated. It also represented the film début for Dimple Kapadia and the first leading role for Raj Kapoor's son, Rishi Kapoor....

where she played the part of the mentally challenged

Mental retardation

Mental retardation is a generalized disorder appearing before adulthood, characterized by significantly impaired cognitive functioning and deficits in two or more adaptive behaviors...

 would-be fiancée of Rishi Kapoor

Rishi Kapoor

Rishi Kapoor is an Indian Bollywood actor, film producer and director.-Early life:Born in Chembur Mumbai, Kapoor is the second son of film director and star Raj Kapoor. He did his schooling with his brothers at Campion School,Mumbai. His brothers are well-known actors: Randhir Kapoor and Rajiv...

's Raj. During the 1980s, her roles progressed from sister and girlfriend to aunt, mother, or nani. She is also remembered for her part in Aradhana, in which she plays Rajesh Khanna

Rajesh Khanna

Rajesh Khanna is an Indian actor of from Hindi films, and has been Hindi film producer and an Indian politician....

's girlfriend, and sings the song "Bagon me bahar hai, kaliyon pe nikhar hai".

She acted for over 40 years, only taking a break during 1983 and 1990, when she settled in Bangalore

Bangalore

Bengaluru , formerly called Bengaluru is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. Bangalore is nicknamed the Garden City and was once called a pensioner's paradise. Located on the Deccan Plateau in the south-eastern part of Karnataka, Bangalore is India's third most populous city and...

.

During the 1990s, Jalal had a part in many major hits in India, among them Raja Hindustani

Raja Hindustani

The soundtrack was composed by Nadeem Shravan. It consisted of tracks like "Kinna Sona Tenu" which was based on a song with the same title by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, and "Pardesi Pardesi" .- 1996 Filmfare Awards :Won* Filmfare...

, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai is a Hindi romantic comedy film, released in India and the United Kingdom on 16 October 1998. The film was written and directed by the debuting Karan Johar and stars the popular on-screen pair of Shahrukh Khan and Kajol in their fourth movie together...

, Dil To Pagal Hai

Dil To Pagal Hai

Dil To Pagal Hai is a Bollywood comedy/drama, released October 31, 1997, depicting the love lives of dancers in a musical dance troupe. The tag line is "Someone somewhere is made for you..." It was directed by Yash Chopra. It stars Shahrukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit and Karisma Kapoor, with an extended...

, Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai

Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai

Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai is a 2000 Bollywood film directed by Rakesh Roshan. The film marks the debut of his son Hrithik Roshan and also the debut of Ameesha Patel. Hrithik played a double role in the film, and became an overnight superstar in India.Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai won many awards, including...

, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... is a Bollywood film released in India and countries with large NRI populations on 14 December 2001....

and Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge , also known as DDLJ, is a Hindi language film released on 20 October 1995. A romantic comedy, the film marked the directorial debut of Aditya Chopra, and stars Shahrukh Khan and Kajol...

, for which she won a Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress

Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award

The Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Awards is given by Filmfare as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films, to recognise a female actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in a supporting role...

. She also acted in many television serials, such as in the hit sitcom, Dekh Bahi Dekh.

She also was grandly acclaimed for her role in the 1994 film Mammo, for which she received the Filmfare Best Performance Award.

Also, she stars in Shararat (Thoda Jadu, Thodi Nazaakat), in which she plays a leading role. The comedy is currently air on the Disney Channel

Disney Channel

Disney Channel is an American basic cable and satellite television network, owned by the Disney-ABC Television Group division of The Walt Disney Company. It is under the direction of Disney-ABC Television Group President Anne Sweeney. The channel's headquarters is located on West Alameda Ave. in...

.

In 2005, she co-hosted the 50th Filmfare Awards

Filmfare Awards

The Filmfare Awards are presented annually by The Times Group to honour both artistic and technical excellence of professionals in the Hindi language film industry of India. The Filmfare ceremony is one of the oldest and most prominent film events given for Hindi films in India. The awards were...

 alongside Saif Ali Khan

Saif Ali Khan

Saif Ali Khan is an Indian actor known for his work in Bollywood films. He is the son of the late former Nawab of Pataudi, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, and actress Sharmila Tagore. He has two sisters: Saba Ali Khan and actress Soha Ali Khan....

 and Sonali Bendre

Sonali Bendre

Sonali Bendre is an Indian actress and model. She has mostly starred in Bollywood films but has acted in many Telugu films as well as a number of Marathi, Tamil and Kannada films. She was also one of the four judges in the fourth season of Indian Idol and India's Got Talent...

, in Mumbai.

She recently made a special appearance in the Punjabi

Punjabi language

Punjabi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by inhabitants of the historical Punjab region . For Sikhs, the Punjabi language stands as the official language in which all ceremonies take place. In Pakistan, Punjabi is the most widely spoken language...

 film Yaariyan

Yaariyan

YAARIYAN is a 2008 Punjabi film. It features Gurdas Mann as the male lead and Bhumika Chawla plays his love interest. Directed by Deepak Grewal, the film also stars other actors like Om Puri, and Gulshan Grover who have their roots in Punjab. There is also a special appearance by Asrani.Aadesh...

. Recently, she appeared in the soap opera Balika Vadhu.

Personal life

Jalal was married to actor Tabrez Barmavar, who hails from Bhatkal

Bhatkal

Bhatkal is also known as Batecala in some historical text especially in Portuguese history.Once ruled by Jain King Bhattakalanka and thus the name. Bhatkal is a port town in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka, India 126 km from Karwar. The town lies on NH-17 running between Mumbai and Mangalore...

 and died in September 2003; they have a son named Yaseen.Farida Jalal though could not get a major break as heroine against any big star except Rajesh Khanna in 'Aaradhana', but she played the lead role in 'Jeevan Rekha' in which her husband Tabrez was the hero. Pran and Ajit were also in the film. A song of the film 'Yaar mere, meri baahon me aaja' by Mohd. Rafi from this film had become popular, and is still popular.

Awards

• 1972: Won Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award
  Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award
  The Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Awards is given by Filmfare as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films, to recognise a female actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in a supporting role...
  
   for: Paras (film) (1971)
• 1992: Won Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award
  Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award
  The Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Awards is given by Filmfare as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films, to recognise a female actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in a supporting role...
  
   for: Henna (film)
  Henna (film)
  For other uses see Henna Heena is the name of a 1991 Bollywood film produced and directed by Randhir Kapoor and starring his brother Rishi Kapoor, Ashwini Bhave and Zeba Bakhtiyar also renowned as Neha Seti...
  
  (1991)
• 1995: Won Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance
  Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress
  The Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress is given by Filmfare as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films. The award is given by the chosen jury of critics assigned to the function, and is a derivation from a previous award known as the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance,...
  
   for: Mammo
  Mammo
  Mammo is a film by Shyam Benegal released in 1994. The film stars Farida Jalal, Surekha Sikri and Rajit Kapur.The film won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi in 1995. Farida Jalal won Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance, while Surekha Sikri won the National Film Award...
  
  (1994)
• 1996: Won Bengal Film Journalists Association Awards - Best Actress (Hindi), Mammo (1994)
• 1996: Won Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award
  Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award
  The Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Awards is given by Filmfare as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films, to recognise a female actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in a supporting role...
  
   for Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
  Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
  Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge , also known as DDLJ, is a Hindi language film released on 20 October 1995. A romantic comedy, the film marked the directorial debut of Aditya Chopra, and stars Shahrukh Khan and Kajol...
  
  (1995)

Filmography

• Yeh Raaste Hain Pyaar Ke
  Yeh Raaste Hain Pyaar Ke
  Yeh Raaste Hain Pyaar Ke is a 2001 Bollywood movie. It is a love triangle starring Ajay Devgan, Madhuri Dixit and Preity Zinta.- Synopsis :...
  
  (1963)

• Taqdeer (1967) ... Geeta
• Mahal (1969)
• Aradhana (1969) ... Renu
• Puraskar
  Puraskar
  Puraskar is a 1970 Bollywood action film. The film stars Joy Mukherjee and Farida Jalal.-Cast:*Abhi Bhattacharya ... Mr. Das / Mr. Dinanath*Faryal ... No.7 / Anita*Bipin Gupta*Rajan Haksar ... Raghu*Helen... Rita*Farida Jalal ... Reshma...
  
  (1970) ... Reshma
• Naya Raasta
  Naya Raasta
  Naya Raasta is a 1970 Bollywood drama film directed by Khalid Akhtar. The film stars Jeetendra, Asha Parekh and Farida Jalal.-Cast:*Jeetendra ... Chander*Asha Parekh ... Shallo*Balraj Sahni ... Bansi...
  
  (1970) ... Radha Pratap Singh
• Gopi (1970) ... Nandini
• Devi
  Devi (1970 film)
  - Film poster :The film posters show different themes of the film as was often done with posters. The First shows the dutiful mother and wife caring for her child. The second shows the man smoking while leering at a dancing girl....
  
  (1970) ... Shobha
• Paras (1971) ... Bela Singh
• Khoj
  Khoj
  Khoj is a 1971 Hindi drama film directed by Jugal Kishore. The film stars Farida Jalal, Shatrughan Sinha and Deepak Kumar....
  
  (1971)
• Amar Prem
  Amar Prem
  Amar Prem is a 1971 Hindi film directed by Shakti Samanta, based on a story by Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay and starring Sharmila Tagore, Rajesh Khanna, Vinod Mehra and Madan Puri....
  
  (1971) ... Mrs. Nandkishore Sharma
• Pyar Ki Kahani
  Pyar Ki Kahani
  Pyar Ki Kahani is a 1971 Bollywood drama film directed by Ravikant Nagaich. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Tanuja and Mala Sinha . According to an interview given by Amitabh bachchan at Koffee with Karan, this role was initially given to Jitender, but because of the film industry's imposed limit...
  
  (1971) ... Lata
• Zindagi Zindagi
  Zindagi Zindagi
  Zindagi Zindagi is a 1972 Bollywood romance film directed by Tapan Sinha. The film stars Deb Mukherjee, Waheeda Rehman, Farida Jalal and Ashok Kumar . The film revolves around life in a village hospital.-Cast:*Jalal Agha … Ratan...
  
  (1972) ... Shyama
• Rivaaj
  Rivaaj
  Rivaaj is a 1972 Bollywood drama film directed by T. Prakash Rao. The film stars Farida Jalal and Mala Sinha .-Cast:*Farida Jalal*Sanjeev Kumar ... Shekhar*Pandharibai*Mala Sinha*Shatrughan Sinha...
  
  (1972)
• Buniyaad
  Buniyaad
  Buniyaad is an Indian television drama-series that was directed by Ramesh Sippy and Jyoti Sarup. The series was written by Manohar Shyam Joshi and dealt with the Partition of India in 1947 and its aftermath....
  
  (1972)
• Heera (1973)
• Bobby
  Bobby (1973 film)
  Bobby is a 1973 Bollywood film directed by Raj Kapoor. The film was widely popular, and widely imitated. It also represented the film début for Dimple Kapadia and the first leading role for Raj Kapoor's son, Rishi Kapoor....
  
  (1973) ... Alka Sharma 'Nikki'
• Achanak
  Achanak (1973 film)
  Achanak is a 1973 Hindi film made by Gulzar. Vinod Khanna is in the lead role. It was a bold experiment by Gulzar, which earned him a Filmfare nomination as Best Director. The film has no songs, which is very unusual for a film in Bollywood, as it is the songs that generally contribute to the...
  
  (1973)
• Raja Rani (1973) (uncredited) ... Anita
• Loafer
  Loafer (1973 film)
  Loafer is a 1973 Bollywood film directed by A. Bhimsingh. The film stars Dharmendra, Mumtaz, Padma Khanna, K.N. Singh. Parts of the film are inspired by the American films How to Steal a Million and Pocketful of Miracles.-Synopsis:...
  
  (1973) ... Roopa (Gopinath's daughter)
• Naya Din Nai Raat
  Naya Din Nai Raat
  Naya Din Nai Raat is a 1974 Bollywood drama film directed by A. Bhimsingh.In Naya Din Nai Raat Sanjeev Kumar reprised the nine-role epic performance by Sivaji Ganesan in Navarathiri , which was also previously reprised by Akkineni Nageswara Rao in Navarathri...
  
  (1974)
• Majboor
  Majboor
  Majboor is a 1974 Indian Hindi film directed by Ravi Tandon. Music is by Laxmikant Pyarelal and lyrics by Anand Bakshi. The film was written by Salim-Javed. The movie stars Amitabh Bachchan, Parveen Babi, Pran, Madan Puri, Rehman and Farida Jalal....
  
  (1974) ... Renu Khanna
• Uljhan
  Uljhan
  Uljhan is a 1975 Hindi film. Produced by Sudesh Kumar and directed by Raghunath Jhalani the film stars Ashok Kumar, Sanjeev Kumar, Asrani, Aruna Irani, Sulakshana Pandit, and Ranjeet. The music is by Kalyanji Anandji...
  
  (1975) ... Kamla
• Sankalp (1975) ... Geeta Sehgal
• Khushboo
  Khushboo (1975 film)
  Kushboo is a 1975 film based on the novel "Panditmashai" by Sharat Chandra Chattopadhyay and produced by Prasan Kapoor and directed by Gulzar. The film stars Jeetendra, Hema Malini, Asrani, Farida Jalal, Sarika and Sharmila Tagore. The film's music is by R. D. Burman.-Cast:* Jeetendra - Dr...
  
  (1975) ... Kusum's friend
• Kala Sona
  Kala Sona
  Kala Sona is a 1975 Hindi film. Produced by Harish Shah and Vinod Shah and directed by Ravikant Nagaich. The film stars Feroz Khan, Parveen Babi, Prem Chopra, Farida Jalal, Helen, Durga Khote, Keshto Mukherjee and Bhagwan. The films music is by R. D. Burman and lyrics by Majrooh...
  
  (1975) ... Bela
• Do Jasoos
  Do Jasoos
  Do Jasoos is a 1975 Hindi film. Produced and directed by Naresh Kumar, the film stars Raj Kapoor, Rajendra Kumar, Aruna Irani, Prem Chopra, Farida Jalal and Asit Sen. The music is by Ravindra Jain.- Plot :...
  
  (1975) ... Hema Khushalchand
• Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty
  Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty
  Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty is a 1975 Bollywood film directed by Mohan Choti and noted for its large cast and guest appearances.-Cast:*Bindu... Dancer*Laxmi Chhaya *Mohan Choti ... Mohan Choti*Dharmendra ... Madman*Dulari ... Mohan's mom...
  
  (1975) ... Rajni
• Dharmatma
  Dharmatma
  Dharmatama is a 1975 Hindi movie and the first ever Bollywood film to be shot in Afghanistan. It was produced and directed by Feroz Khan. The movie is the first attempt in India to localise The Godfather. This film's protagonist Premnath was based on the character of Matka king Ratan Khatri...
  
  (1975) ... Mona
• Aakraman
  Aakraman
  Aakraman is a 1975 Hindi war film. Produced by Jagdish Kumar and directed by J. Om Prakash. The war film stars Ashok Kumar, Sanjeev Kumar, Rekha, Rakesh Roshan, Farida Jalal, Sujit Kumar, Asrani, Keshto Mukherjee, Mumtaz Shanti and Rajesh Khanna...
  
  (1975) ... Asha
• Shaque
  Shaque
  Shaque is a 1976 Bollywood drama film directed by Vikas Desai and Aruna Raje. The film stars Vinod Khanna.-Cast:*Vinod Khanna ... Vinod Joshi*Shabana Azmi ... Meena Joshi*Utpal Dutt ... Maan Singh*Bindu ... Rosita*Durga Khote ... Mrs. Bannerjee...
  
  (1976) ... Mrs. Subramaniam
• Sabse Bada Rupaiya
  Sabse Bada Rupaiya (1976 film)
  Also Sabse Bada Rupaiya directed by P.L. Santoshi.Sabse Bada Rupaiya is a 1976 Hindi film, produced by Mehmood and directed by S...
  
  (1976) ... Bindiya/Shobha
• Koi Jeeta Koi Haara
  Koi Jeeta Koi Haara
  Koi Jeeta Koi Haara is a 1976 Bollywood film directed by Samir Ganguly.-Cast:*Saira Banu*Farida Jalal*Seema Kapoor*Shashi Kapoor*Sharad Kumar*Narendra Nath*Ranjeet*Romesh Sharma...
  
  (1976)
• Bandalbaaz
  Bandalbaaz
  Bundal Baaz is a 1976 Bollywood fantasy and romantic comedy film directed by Shammi Kapoor. The film stars Rajesh Khanna in the lead role and Shammi Kapoor in the supporting role.-Plot:...
  
  (1976)
• Kasam Khoon Ki
  Kasam Khoon Ki
  Kasam Khoon Ki is a 1977 Hindi movie directed by Ashok Roy. the film stars Jeetendra, Sulakshana Pandit, Asrani, Prem Chopra, Aruna Irani, Farida Jalal, Shakti Kapoor, Amjad Khan, Madan Puri, Nirupa Roy and Shetty. The music is by Kalyanji Anandji...
  
  (1977) ... Ganga
• Alaap
  Alaap
  Alaap is a 1977 Indian film produced by Hrishikesh Mukerjee and N.C Sippy and directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Rekha, Asrani, Farida Jalal, Om Prakash and A. K. Hangal...
  
  (1977) ... Sulakshana Gupta
• Abhi To Jee Lein
  Abhi To Jee Lein
  Abhi To Jee Lein is a 1977 Bollywood film directed and written by Roshan Taneja.-Cast:*Jaya Bhaduri ... Jaya*Danny Denzongpa ... Danny*Simi Garewal ... Miss Mahajan *Iftekhar ... Deepak's Father*Farida Jalal ... The Nun...
  
  (1977) ... The Nun
• Aakhri Goli
  Aakhri Goli
  Aakhri Goli is a 1977 Bollywood action film directed by Shibu Mitra.-Cast:*Sunil Dutt*Leena Chandavarkar*Farida Jalal*Ajit*Amjad Khan*Om Prakash*Nirupa Roy...
  
  (1977)
• Shatranj Ke Khiladi
  Shatranj Ke Khiladi
  The Chess Players is a genre painting of 1876 by American artist Thomas Eakins . It is a small oil on wood panel depicting Eakins' father Benjamin observing a chess match. The two players are Bertrand Gardel , an elderly French teacher, and the somewhat younger George Holmes, a painter...
  
  (1977) ... Nafisa, Mir's wife
• Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein
  Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein
  Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein is a 1977 Bollywood film directed by Meraj. The film stars Rajesh Khanna and Hema Malini.The film received 4 of 5 stars from critics in Bollywood Guide Collections.Rajesh Khanna plays the role of a village postman.The film was critically acclaimed and became an unexpected flop...
  
  (1977)
• Naya Daur (1978)
• Ganga Ki Saugand (1978) ... Champa (guest appearance)
• Jurmana
  Jurmana
  Jurmana is a 1979 Hindi film. It was produced by Debesh Gosh and directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Rakhee, Vinod Mehra, Shreeram Lagoo, A. K. Hangal, Asrani, Farida Jalal, Keshto Mukherjee and Asit Sen. The lyrics were written by Anand Bakshi and the music was...
  
  (1979) ... Laila
• Dhongee
  Dhongee
  Dhongee is a 1979 Bollywood film directed by Ashok Roy. The film stars Randhir Kapoor, Neetu Singh, Asrani, Prem Nath and in a special appearanceRakesh Roshan.-Cast:*Randhir Kapoor ... Anand / Mr. Chimpaklal*Neetu Singh ... Neelima...
  
  (1979) ... Geeta Khanna
• Patthar Se Takkar (1980)
• Chambal Ki Kasam
  Chambal Ki Kasam
  Chambal Ki Kasam is a 1980 Hindi movie directed by Ram Maheshwari. The film stars Raaj Kumar, Pradeep Kumar, Shatrughan Sinha, Moushumi Chatterjee, Farida Jalal, Amjad Khan, Bhagwan and Nirupa Roy. The films music is by Khayyam...
  
  (1980)
• Abdullah (1980) (uncredited) ... Yashoda
• Jwala Daku (1981) ... Sita (Jwala's sister-in-law)
• Yaarana
  Yaarana (1981 film)
  Yaarana is a 1981 Indian film directed by Rakesh Kumar and starring Amitabh Bachchan, Amjad Khan, Neetu Singh, Tanuja and Kader Khan. This was one of the films where Amjad Khan plays a positive role...
  
  (1981) (uncredited) ... Mary (Governess)
• Pushpak
  Pushpak
  Pushpaka Vimana is a silent black comedy released in 1987. This Indian film was directed by Singeetham Srinivasa Rao and written by Singeetham Srinivasa Rao. Set in a large unnamed Indian city , the film is based on the king-for-a-day story. The film is notable for its inventive re-casting of the...
  
  (1988) ... Magician's wife
• Henna (1991) ... Bibi Gul
• Paayal (1992) ... Shanti Devi
• Bekhudi
  Bekhudi
  Bekhudi is a 1992 Bollywood film starring Kajol, Kamal Sadanah, Ajay Mankotia, Tanuja, Vijayendra Ghatge and Kulbhushan Kharbanda.This was the debut film of one of India's most successful actresses Kajol. It is produced by Maharukh Jokhi, and Rita Rawail, and directed by Rahul Rawail...
  
  (1992) ... Aunty
• Kal Ki Awaz
  Kal Ki Awaz
  Kal Ki Awaz is a 1992 Bollywood film starring Dharmendra.-Cast:*Dharmendra ... Police Commissioner Ali Haider Jaffri*Raj Babbar ... Home Minister Syed Nooruddin Ahmed*Amrita Singh ... Principal Nahim Bilgrami...
  
  (1992) .... Akbari
• Dil Aashna Hai
  Dil Aashna Hai
  Dil Aashna Hai is a Hindi-Urdu movie which was directed by Hema Malini and released in India on 1992.- Synopsis:...
  
  (1992) ... Razia
• Gardish
  Gardish
  Gardish is a 1993 Hindi film directed by Priyadarshan which included an all-star cast such as Jackie Shroff and Dimple Kapadia. Jackie Shroff was nominated for Best Actor Filmfare awards, and Dimpla Kapadia for the Best supporting Actress award....
  
  (1993) .... Lakshmi (Shiva's mother)
• Mammo
  Mammo
  Mammo is a film by Shyam Benegal released in 1994. The film stars Farida Jalal, Surekha Sikri and Rajit Kapur.The film won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi in 1995. Farida Jalal won Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance, while Surekha Sikri won the National Film Award...
  
  (1994) ... Mehmooda Begum Anwar Ali "Mammo"
• Laadla
  Laadla
  Laadla is a village in Torgu Parish, Saare County, Estonia, on the isaland of Saaremaa. It has a population of 34 ....
  
  (1994) ... Gayetri Verma
• Krantiveer
  Krantiveer
  Krantiveer is an Indian Bollywood film directed by Mehul Kumar, released on 22 July 1994. The film stars Nana Patekar, Dimple Kapadia, Atul Agnihotri, Mamta Kulkarni, Danny Denzongpa and Paresh Rawal in lead roles...
  
  (1994) ... Mrs. Tilak (Pratap's Mother)
• Elaan
  Elaan (1994 film)
  Elaan is a 1994 Hindi film directed by Guddu Dhanoa-Synopsis:Elaan is a declaration of war against the reign of terror unleashed by the ganglords. The story revolves around an upright and principled Police Officer, A.C.P. Ramakant Chaudhary whose eldest son Vikas is killed in a pre-planned...
  
  (1994) ... Revati Chaudhry
• Dulaara
  Dulaara
  Dulaara is a 1994 Bollywood mystery film directed by Vimal Kumar starring Govinda and Karisma Kapoor.-Plot:Raja is the son of Florence & James. James was as criminal who was killed in an encounter by cops in front of Florence. James gave a new-born to Florence before dying & told her to take care...
  
  (1994) ... Florence
• Andolan (1995)
• Jawab (1995)
• Veergati (1995)
• Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
  Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
  Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge , also known as DDLJ, is a Hindi language film released on 20 October 1995. A romantic comedy, the film marked the directorial debut of Aditya Chopra, and stars Shahrukh Khan and Kajol...
  
  (1995) ... Lajwanti, "Lajjo"
• Shastra (1996)
• Rajkumar (1996) ... Panna (Dai maa)
• Loafer (1996) ... Janki Kumar
• Dushman Duniya Ka
  Dushman Duniya Ka
  Dushman Duniya Ka is a 1996 Bollywood film directed by Mehmood and produced by Ashok Mishra. The film stars Laila Mehdin and newcomer Manzoor Ali in the lead roles alongside Jeetendra and Sumalatha...
  
  (1996) ... Manager of women's shelter
• Raja Hindustani
  Raja Hindustani
  The soundtrack was composed by Nadeem Shravan. It consisted of tracks like "Kinna Sona Tenu" which was based on a song with the same title by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, and "Pardesi Pardesi" .- 1996 Filmfare Awards :Won* Filmfare...
  
  (1996) ... Chachi (Raja's aunt)
• Angaara
  Angaara
  Angaara is a 1996 Bollywood movie starring Mithun Chakraborty and Simran in lead roles, and music was by duo, Dilip Sen and Sameer Sen. It did not do well at the box office.-Cast:* Sadashiv Amrapurkar -Police Inspector...
  
  (1996) ... Saraswati
• Ajay (1996) ... Ajay's Mother
• Saat Rang Ke Sapne
  Saat Rang Ke Sapne
  Saat Rang Ke Sapne is a 1998 Hindi film directed by Priyadarshan. It is a remake of his own Thenmavin Kombath, a blockbuster Malayalam movie starring Mohanlal and Sobhana in 1994. The movie stars Arvind Swamy and Juhi Chawla...
  
  (1997) ... Yashoda
• Mrityudaata (1997) ... Mother Ghayal
• Mohabbat (1997) ... Geeta Kapoor
• Judaai (1997) ... Kajal's mom
• Zor (1997)
• Lahoo Ke Do Rang
  Lahu Ke Do Rang (1997 film)
  Lahu Ke Do Rang is 1997 Hindi movie directed by Mehul Kumar and starring Akshay Kumar, Karishma Kapoor, Naseeruddin Shah, Suresh Oberoi.Other cast include Alok Nath, Farida Jalal, Mukesh Rishi, Navin Nischol, Mahesh Anand, Avtar Gill, Tej Sapru, Shashikala....
  
  (1997) ... Halima
• Ziddi
  Ziddi (1997 film)
  Ziddi is a 1997 Indian Bollywood film directed by Guddu Dhanoa and produced by N.R. Pachisia. It stars Sunny Deol and Raveena Tandon in pivotal roles.-Cast:* Sunny Deol...Deva Pradhan* Raveena Tandon...Jaya* Anupam Kher...Advocate Ashok Pradhan...
  
  (1997) ... Jaya's mother
• Dil To Pagal Hai
  Dil To Pagal Hai
  Dil To Pagal Hai is a Bollywood comedy/drama, released October 31, 1997, depicting the love lives of dancers in a musical dance troupe. The tag line is "Someone somewhere is made for you..." It was directed by Yash Chopra. It stars Shahrukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit and Karisma Kapoor, with an extended...
  
  (1997) ... Ajay's mom
• Aflatoon (1997) ... Raja's mother
• Salaakhen
  Salaakhen
  Salaakhen is a 1975 Hindi movie produced by Parvesh Mehra and directed by A. Salaam. The film stars Shashi Kapoor, Sulakshana Pandit, A. K. Hangal, Mehmood, Amrish Puri and Ramesh Deo. The films music is by Ravindra Jain-Plot:...
  
  (1998) ... Mother
• Duplicate (1998) ... Mrs. Chaudhary "Bebe"
• Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai
  Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai
  Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai is an Indian Hindi language film released in 1998. Directed by Deepak Sareen and written by Honey Irani, the film stars Salman Khan as womanizer Sooraj and Twinkle Khanna as his first real love...
  
  (1998) ... Komal's mother
• Soldier (1998) ... Shanti Sinha
• Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
  Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
  Kuch Kuch Hota Hai is a Hindi romantic comedy film, released in India and the United Kingdom on 16 October 1998. The film was written and directed by the debuting Karan Johar and stars the popular on-screen pair of Shahrukh Khan and Kajol in their fourth movie together...
  
  (1998) ... Mrs. Khanna (Rahul's mom)
• Dil Kya Kare (1999)
• Hindustan Ki Kasam
  Hindustan Ki Kasam
  Hindustan Ki Kasam is a 1973 war movie based on the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 directed by Chetan Anand.-Cast:*Chetan Anand*Vijay Anand*Raaj Kumar*Priya Rajvansh*Balraj Sahni*Padma Khanna*Amjad Khan*Amrish Puri*Parikshat Sahni*Bharat Kapoor...
  
  (1999) ... Mother of Ajay and Tauheed
• Khoobsurat (1999) ... Sudha Chaudhary (Dadiji)
• Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
  Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
  Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai is a 2000 Bollywood film directed by Rakesh Roshan. The film marks the debut of his son Hrithik Roshan and also the debut of Ameesha Patel. Hrithik played a double role in the film, and became an overnight superstar in India.Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai won many awards, including...
  
  (2000) ... Lily (Rohit's landlady)
• Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge (2000) ... Mrs. Oberoi
• Pukar
  Pukar (2000 film)
  Pukar is a Hindi film directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and starring Anil Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit, Namrata Shirodkar, Danny Denzongpa and Om Puri. The film was critically acclaimed and a moderate success at the box office...
  
  (2000) ... Gayetri Rajvansh
• Khauff
  Khauff
  Khauff is a 2000 film directed by Sanjay Gupta and starring Sanjay Dutt and Manisha Koirala. This film is supposedly inspired by The Juror.-Plot:...
  
  (2000) ... Mrs. Jaidev Singh
• Kya Kehna
  Kya Kehna
  -Awards:* Filmfare Best Story Award - Honey Irani* IIFA Award for Technical Excellence - Best Screenplay - Farhan Akhtar* Sansui Best Actress Award - Preity Zinta...
  
  (2000) ... Rohini Baxi (Priya's mo)
• Bichhoo
  Bichhoo
  Bichhoo is a 2000 Bollywood film directed by Guddu Dhanoa. It is a suspense film, and the lead roles are played by Bobby Deol and Rani Mukerji...
  
  (2000) ... Jeeva's mom
• Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa
  Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa
  Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa, is a Bollywood movie released in 2000 starring Abhishek Bachchan and Kirti Reddy in leading roles.-Plot:...
  
  (2000) .... Pooja's mother
• Gaja Gamini
  Gaja Gamini
  Gaja Gamini is an 2000 Indian film written and directed by M.F. Husain and is his ode to womanhood and his muse of the time, Madhuri Dixit, who stars as the lead in the film....
  
  (2000) ... Noorbibi
• Farz
  Farz (2001 film)
  Farz is a 2001 Hindi/Urdu movie starring Sunny Deol, Preity Zinta, Om Puri and Jackie Shroff.- Synopsis :...
  
  (2001) ... Rukmani Singh
• Zubeidaa
  Zubeidaa
  Zubeidaa is a 2001 Indian film directed by Shyam Benegal and written by Khalid Mohammed. It stars Karisma Kapoor, Rekha, Manoj Bajpai, Surekha Sikri, Rajit Kapoor, Lillete Dubey, Amrish Puri, Farida Jalal, and Shakti Kapoor...
  
  (2001) .... Mammo
• Chori Chori Chupke Chupke
  Chori Chori Chupke Chupke
  Chori Chori Chupke Chupke is a 2001 Hindi movie directed by the successful pair Abbas-Mustan. It stars Salman Khan, Rani Mukerji and Preity Zinta...
  
  (2001) .... Asha Malhotra
• Lajja
  Lajja (film)
  Lajja is a 2001 Hindi film directed by Rajkumar Santoshi. The film is based on the plight of women in India. The movie recounts the story of four women, and stars some of the best known names in Hindi cinema, including Rekha, Madhuri Dixit, Manisha Koirala, Mahima Chaudhry, Jackie Shroff, Anil...
  
  (2001) ... Mother of Bride
• Moksha: Salvation (2001) ... Salim's mother
• Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
  Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
  Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... is a Bollywood film released in India and countries with large NRI populations on 14 December 2001....
  
  (2001) ... Sayeeda/Daijan/DJ
• Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai
  Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai
  Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai is a 2002 Indian movie directed by Kirti Kumar, starring Govinda and Rani Mukerji. It is a remake of the Tamil movie Sollamale.- Synopsis :...
  
  (2002) ... Mrs. Chaudhary
• The Legend of Bhagat Singh
  The Legend of Bhagat Singh
  The Legend of Bhagat Singh is a 2002 Hindi historic biographical film about Bhagat Singh, a freedom fighter who fought for Indian independence. It was directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and starred Ajay Devgan, Sushant Singh, and Ian Davies...
  
  (2002) ... Vidyavati
• Badhaai Ho Badhaai
  Badhaai Ho Badhaai
  Badhaai Ho Badhaai is a Bollywood comedy, and Anil Kapoor's first production. It was a remake of well known Tamil movie Poove Unakkaga and the second half of the film was inspired by the English Nutty Professor.-Plot:...
  
  (2002) ... Mrs. Chaddha
• Kuch Tum Kaho Kuch Hum Kahein
  Kuch Tum Kaho Kuch Hum Kahein
  Kuchh Tum Kaho Kuchh Hum Kahein is a Bollywood action film directed by Ravi Sharma Shankar. The film stars Fardeen Khan and introducing Richa Pallod. Farida Jalal, Govind Namdeo and Mukesh Tiwari had supporting roles in the film...
  
  (2002) .... Vishnupratap's wife
• Deewangee
  Deewangee
  Deewangee is a 2002 Indian Bollywood film directed by Anees Bazmee. The film stars Ajay Devgan, Akshaye Khanna and Urmila Matondkar in leading roles. The film premiered on 25 October 2002...
  
  (2002) ... Mrs. Goyal
• Pinjar
  Pinjar (film)
  Pinjar is a 2003 film about Hindu-Muslim problems during the time around the partition of India. The film is based on a Punjabi novel by the same name, written by Amrita Pritam...
  
  (2003) ... Mrs. Shyamlal
• Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai (2003) ... Jiji
• Kaise Kahoon Ke Pyaar Hai (2003)
• Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon
  Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon
  Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon is a 2003 Bollywood film by Sooraj R. Barjatya and a production by Rajshri. The film is a remake of the 1976 film Chitchor and features Hrithik Roshan, Kareena Kapoor and Abhishek Bachchan in the lead roles...
  
  (2003) ... Mrs. Kapoor
• Jaal: The Trap
  Jaal: The Trap
  Jaal: The Trap is a 2003 Bollywood film starring Sunny Deol, Tabu and Anupam Kher. The film was a box office flop, grossing only Rs. 6,500,000 during its run.-Synopsis:...
  
  (2003) ... Sudha Kaul
• Fun2shh... Dudes in the 10th Century
  Fun2shh... Dudes in the 10th Century
  Fun2shh... Dudes in the 10th Century is a 2003 Comedy Hindi film directed by Imtiaz Punjabi. The film is about three 21st century guys who lives in Mumbai went to 10th Century, in the Kingdom of Emperor Babushah. Gulshan Grover, Paresh Rawal, Mohammad Iqbal Khan, Anuj Sawhney are in leading roles....
  
  (2003) ... Mrs. DiSouza/Hiraka
• Garv: Pride and Honour
  Garv: Pride and Honour
  Garv: Pride and Honour is a 2004 Indian film directed by Puneet Issar. The film stars Salman Khan, Shilpa Shetty and Amrish Puri in pivotal roles.-Plot:...
  
  (2004) ... Mrs. Shakuntala Dixit
• Taarzan: The Wonder Car
  Taarzan: The Wonder Car
  Taarzan: The Wonder Car is a 2004 thriller film directed by Abbas Burmawalla and Mustan Burmawalla. The film stars Vatsal Sheth, Ajay Devgn and Ayesha Takia in the lead roles, while Farida Jalal, Shakti Kapoor, Amrish Puri, Pankaj Dheer, Sadashiv Amrapurkar, Gulshan Grover and Mukesh Tiwari play...
  
  (2004) ... Mrs. Chaudhary (Deven's mom)
• Pyaar Mein Twist
  Pyaar Mein Twist
  To see the TV show, see Pyaar Mein Twist .Pyaar Mein Twist is a 2005 Indian Bollywood movie directed by Hariday Shetty and stars Rishi Kapoor and Dimple Kapadia in the pivotal roles.-Synopsis:...
  
  (2005) ... Ms. Arya
• Barsaat (2005)
• Deodhar Gandhi (2006)
• Aryan (2005)
• Aashayein
  Aashayein (film)
  -Critical reception:IANS rated the film 3.5 out of 5 saying, "This is unarguably Kukunoor’s most sensitive and moving work since “Iqbal”. It touches the heart"...
  
  

Television

• Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi
  Yeh jo hai zindagi
  Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi was a popular comedy sitcom on Indian television, aired for the first time in 1984. It was written by comedy writer Sharad Joshi and directed by S. S...
  
  
• Dekh Bhai Dekh (1990s) ... Suhasini/Balraj's wife
• Shararat
  Shararat (sitcom)
  Shararat is a magical comedy television series that first aired on STAR Plus India, has been airing on TV Asia , channel USA and is currently being aired on Disney Channel India. Shararat is loosely based on the American show Sabrina, the Teenage Witch.-Plot:Shararat revolves around Jiya , who is...
  
  (2003) ... Nani/Sushma
• Star Yaar Kalakar... Show Host
• Star Parivaar Awards
  Star Parivaar Awards
  STAR Parivaar Awards is a platform on which STAR Plus channel awards the best members of its family for entertaining its audiences and it takes place on a larger & grander scale every year following its launch.M.Haris-History:...
  
  
• Balika Vadhu
  Balika Vadhu
  -Plot:Balika Vadhu—Kachchi Umar Ke Pakke Rishte is a highly popular Indian television series that airs every Monday to Friday at 8pm on Colors TV. It is also telecast in Raj TV as Man Vasanai in Tamil and Chinnari Pellikuthuru in Telugu...
  
  ... Badi Jiji
• dolly aunty ka dream villa....dolly aunty
• Ammaji Ki Galli
  Ammaji Ki Galli
  Ammaji Ki Galli is a comedy serial which is aired on SAB TV from 20th June 2011 at 7.30 p.m IST, every day from Monday to Friday which was later shifted to 7 pm IST on 22nd August 2011 to start the new show Chintu Chinki Aur Ek Badi Si Love Story. The show is written by Divya Nidhi Sharma and...
  
  ..... Ammaji

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