FARIDA JALAL BIOGRAPHY
Date of Birth14 March 1949, New Delhi, India
Height
5' 1" (1.55 m)
Mini Biography
Farida Jalal was discovered by Filmfare's United Producers Talent Hunt in the 1960s. She starred in her first movie as a child artiste, Baby Farida, in the 1960 hit 'Chaudvin Ka Chand'. Thereafter she starred in a total of close to 130 movies as a character actress, and her roles included playing the parts of a a daughter, sister, a fiancée, & a family friend.
She took a break for several years in the early 80s, and made a comeback and starred in roles of an elder sister, mother, grandmother, elderly neighbor, & widow.
She is best remembered for her role as Rajesh Khanna's betrothed in the 1969 hit Aradhana and for her song 'Bhagon Mein Bahar Hai, Kaliyon Pe Nikhar Hai...'. She also played the betrothed of Rishi Kapoor in another hit Bobby in 1973.
To date, She has won four awards for her performances in Paras, Henna, Mammo, and Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge.
Farida got married to Tabrez Barnavar, and shortly thereafter gave birth to a son, Yaseen. Tragedy visited her when Tabrez passed away in 2003.
She is one of few actresses that has had a role in every major Bollywood hit. Her 2007 forthcoming releases include Laaga Chunari Main Daag.
Farida Tabrez Barmavar / Jalal (born May 18) is a Bollywood actress.
Jalal was married to actor Tabrez Barmavar who died in September 2003 and has a son named Yaseen.
Farida Jalal started her career in the sixties, when she won the United Film Producers Talent Hunt sponsored by Filmfare.Starting in the 60s and all through the 70s Farida Jalal appeared in co-staring roles with all the top actors of the day; Dharmendra, Saira Banu, Dilip Kumar, Waheeda Rehman, Rajesh Khanna, Feroz Khan, Hema Malini, Amitabh Bachchan.
She usually played the sister or rejected fiance of the male lead but almost never the female lead. One of her most critically acclaimed roles is in "Bobby" where she played the part of the mentally challenged would-be fiance of Rishi Kapoor's Raj.
During the eighties, her roles progressed from sister and girlfriend to aunt and mother, or, sometimes nanny. She is also remembered for her part in 'Aradhana' where she plays Rajesh Khanna's girlfriend and the song 'Bhagon me bahar hai, kaliyon pe nikhar hai' She acted for over forty years, only taking a break during 1983 and 1990, when she settled in Bangalore.
During the nineties, Jalal had a part in almost every major hit, among them "Raja Hindustani", "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai", "Dil To Pagal Hai", "Kya Kehna", "Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai", "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham" and "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge" for which she won a Filmfare Award as Best Supporting Actress.
Farida Jalal is an Indian actress. Farida Jalal, a native of New Delhi, started her career in the 1960s, when she won the United Film Producers Talent Hunt sponsored by Filmfare. Jalal was married to actor Tabrez Barmavar, who died in September 2003; they had a son named Yaseen Barmavar belonged to a small place called Bhatkal. 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 where she played the part of the mentally challenged would-be fiancée of Rishi Kapoor's Raj. During the 1980s, her roles progressed from sister and girlfriend to aunt, mother, or nanny. She is also remembered for her part in Aradhana, in which she plays Rajesh Khanna's girlfriend, and sings the song "Bhagon 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.
During the 1990s, Jalal had a part in almost every major hit in India, among them Raja Hindustani, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Dil To Pagal Hai, Hum Aapke Hain Kaun, Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham and Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, for which she won a Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress. She also acted in many television serials, such as in the hit sitcom, Dekh Bahi Dekh.
Farida Jalal started her career in the sixties, when she won the United Film Producers Talent Hunt sponsored by Filmfare: she almost never played the female lead, but the sister or the dumped fiancé of the male lead. One of her most critically acclaimed roles is in Bobby where she had the part of the mentally unstable fiancé of Rishi Kapoor's Raj. During the eighties, her roles changed from sister and girlfriend to aunt and mother, or, sometimes nanny. She acted for over forty years, only taking a break during 1983 and 1990, where she settled in Bangalore.
During the nineties, Jalal had a part in almost every major hit, among them Raja Hindustani, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Dil To Pagal Hai, Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham and Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge for which she won a Filmfare Award as Best Supporting Actress. She also acted in many Television serials, particularly in hit sitcom Dekh Bahi Dekh.
She also stars in Shararat (Thoda Sa Jadu, Thodi Si Nazaakat) in which she plays one of the lead roles. The show is a comedy and currently airs on the channel Star Plus.
In 2005, she co-hosted the 50th Filmfare Awards alongside Saif Ali Khan and Sonali Bendre, held in Mumbai.
She is known for her bubbly, gregarious of most her characters, even when she's playing the mother or old woman, like in Shyam Benegal's Mammo.
Farida Jalal’s real name is Faida Tabrez Barmavar nee Jalal . She was born 18th May and is a bollywood actress by profession. She was married to actor Tabrez Barmavar who died in September 2003 and has a son Yasmeen.
Farida Jalal started her career in the sixties, when she won the United Film Producers Talent Hunt sponsored by Filmfare. She starred in her first movie as a child artiste in the 1960’s hit 'Chaudvin Ka Chand'. Thereafter she starred in a total of close to 130 movies as a character actress, and her roles included playing the parts of a daughter, sister, a fiancée, & a family friend. She usually played the sister or rejected fiancée of the male lead but almost never the female lead.
Her most critically acclaimed role is in Bobby where she played the part of the mentally challenged would-be fiancée of Rishi Kapoor. During the eighties, her roles progressed from sister and girlfriend to aunt and mother and even sometimes nanny. Farida Jalal has played the role of sister for actors like Amitabh Bachchan to Vinod Khanna. She even got awarded for that effort of hers. She is also remembered for her part in 'Aradhana' where she played Rajesh Khanna's girlfriend, the ultimate heart throb. Even "Abdulla" did her a whole lot of good. She acted for over forty years, only taking a break during 1983 and 1990, when she settled in Bangalore.
During the nineties, she had a part in almost every major hit. Her films included Raja Hindustani, Kuch Kuch Hota hai, Dil To Pagal Hai, Kaho Na Pyaar Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham and Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge. She also acted in many Television serials, such as Dekh Bahi Dekh which was a huge sit and popular among masses. She also was grandly acclaimed for her role in the 1994 film Mammo She also starred in a comedy serial - Shararat aired on Star Plus in which she plays a leading role as a Nani.
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 Sa Jadu, Thodi Si Nazaakat) in which she plays a leading role. The comedy is currently air on the channel Star Plus.
In 2005, she co-hosted the 50th Filmfare Awards alongside Saif Ali Khan and Sonali Bendre, in Mumbai.She is always a bubbly and gregarious character, even when playing the role of a mother or an old woman, such as the mentioned Shyam Benegal's Mammo.
She was never the 'glamour queen' which in the long run has helped in her longevity in Bollywood.She is a sort of institution and mainstay of Bollywood and her ability and professionalism has carried her in a career spanning nearly 40 years that shows no sign of letting up.
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.
In 2005, she co-hosted the 50th Filmfare Awards alongside Saif Ali Khan and Sonali Bendre, in Mumbai.
She recently made a special appearance in the Punjabi film Yaariyan. recently she is appeared in the soap opera Balika Vadhu
In 1972, she won the Filmare best supporting actress award for Paras. In 1992 she won the Filmfare best supporting actress award for Henna. 1994 for Shyam Benegal’s film Mammo, she received the Filmfare Best Performance Award. In 1996 she won the Filmafe best supporting actress award for Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge.
She is always a bubbly and gregarious character, even when playing the role of a mother or an old woman. In 2005, she co-hosted the 50th Filmfare Awards alongside Saif Ali Khan and Sonali Bendre, In Mumbai. She is one of few actresses that had a role in every major Bollywood hit. She has mothered Preity Zinta in the bold movie Kya Kehna which hit the society by storm. She was never the 'glamour queen' which in the long run has helped in her longevity in Bollywood. She is a sort of institution and main stay of Bollywood and her ability and professionalism has carried her in a career spanning nearly 40 years that shows no sign of letting up.
Awards
1996: Won Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award for Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)
1995: Won Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance for: Mammo (1994)
1992: Won Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award for: Henna (1991)
1972: Won Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award for: Paras (1971)
Filmography
Chudiyan (2007) ... (filming)
Aryan (2005) (filming)
Deodhar Gandhi (2006) (post-production)
Barsaat (2005)
Pyaar Mein Twist (2005) ... Ms. Arya
Taarzan: The Wonder Car (2004) ... Mrs. Chaudhary (Deven's mom)
Garv: Pride and Honour (2004) ... Mrs. Shakuntala Dixit
Fun2shh... Dudes in the 10th Century (2003) ... Mrs. DiSouza/Hiraka
Jaal: The Trap (2003) ... Sudha Kaul
Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon (2003) ... Mrs. Kapoor
Kaise Kahoon Ke Pyaar Hai (2003)
Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai (2003) ... Jiji
Pinjar (2003) ... Mrs. Shyamlal
Deewangee (2002) ... Mrs. Goyal
Kuch Tum Kaho Kuch Hum Kahein (2002) .... Vishnupratap's wife
Badhaai Ho Badhaai (2002) ... Mrs. Chaddha
The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002) ... Vidyavati
Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai (2002) ... Mrs. Chaudhary
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001) ... Sayeeda
Moksha: Salvation (2001) ... Salim's mother
Lajja (2001) ... Wedding guest
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke (2001) .... Asha Malhotra
Zubeidaa (2001) .... Mammo
Farz (2001) ... Rukmani Singh
Gaja Gamini (2000) ... Noorbibi
Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa (2000) .... Pooja's mother
Bichhoo (2000) ... Jeeva's mom
Kya Kehna (2000) ... Rohini Baxi (Priya's mo])
Khauff (2000) ... Mrs. Jaidev Singh
Pukar (2000) ... Gayetri Rajvansh
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge (2000) ... Mrs. Oberoi
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000) ... Lily (Rohit's landlady)
Khoobsurat (1999) ... Sudha Chaudhary (Dadiji)
Hindustan Ki Kasam (1999) ... Mother of Ajay and Tauheed
Dil Kya Kare (1999)
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998) ... Mrs. Khanna (Rahul's mom)
Soldier (1998) ... Shanti Sinha
Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai (1998) ... Komal's mother
Duplicate (1998) ... Mrs. Chaudhary "Bebe"
Salaakhen (1998) ... Mother
Aflatoon (1997) ... Raja's mother
Dil To Pagal Hai (1997) ... Ajay's mom
Ziddi (1997) ... Jaya's mother
Lahoo Ke Do Rang (1997) ... Halima
Zor (1997)
Judaai (1997) ... Kajal's mom
Mohabbat (1997) ... Geeta Kapoor
Mrityudaata (1997) ... Mother Ghayal
Saat Rang Ke Sapne (1997) ... Yashoda
Ajay (1996) ... Ajay's Mother
Raja Hindustani (1996) ... Chachi (Raja's aunt)
Dushman Duniya Ka (1996) ... Manager of women's shelter
Loafer (1996) ... Janki Kumar
Rajkumar (1996) ... Panna (Dai maa)
Shastra (1996)
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) ... Lajwanti
Veergati (1995)
Jawab (1995)
Andolan (1995)
Dulaara (1994) ... Florence
Elaan (1994) ... Revati Chaudhry
Krantiveer (1994) ... Mrs. Tilak (Pratap's Mother)
Laadla (1994) ... Gayetri Verma
Mammo (1994) ... Mehmooda Begum Anwar Ali "Mammo"
Gardish (1993) .... Lakshmi (Shiva's mother)
Dil Aashna Hai (1992) ... Razia
Kal Ki Awaz (1992) .... Akbari
Bekhudi (1992) ... Aunty
Paayal (1992) ... Shanti Devi
Henna (1991) ... Bibi Gul
Pushpak (1988) ... Magician's wife
Yaarana (1981) (uncredited) ... Mary (Governess)
Jwala Daku (1981) ... Sita (Jwala's sister-in-law)
Abdullah (1980) (uncredited) ... Yashoda
Chambal Ki Kasam (1980)
Patthar Se Takkar (1980)
Dhongee (1979) ... Geeta Khanna
Jurmana (1979) ... Laila
Ganga Ki Saugand (1978) ... Champa (guest appearance)
Naya Daur (1978)
Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein (1977)
Shatranj Ke Khilari (1977) ... Nafisa, Mir's wife
Aakhri Goli (1977)
Abhi To Jee Lein (1977) ... The Nun
Alaap (1977) ... Sulakshana Gupta
Kasam Khoon Ki (1977) ... Ganga
Bandalbaaz (1976)
Koi Jeeta Koi Haara (1976)
Sabse Bada Rupaiya (1976) ... Bindiya/Shobha
Shaque (1976) ... Mrs. Subramaniam
Aakraman (1975) ... Asha
Dharmatma (1975) ... Mona
Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty (1975) ... Rajni
Do Jasoos (1975) ... Hema Khushalchand
Kala Sona (1975) ... Bela
Khushboo (1975) ... Kusum's friend
Sankalp (1975) ... Geeta Sehgal
Uljhan (1975) ... Kamla
Majboor (1974) ... Renu Khanna
Naya Din Nai Raat (1974)
Loafer (film) (1973) ... Roopa (Gopinath's daughter)
Raja Rani (1973) (uncredited) ... Anita
Achanak (1973)
Bobby (1973) ... Alka Sharma 'Nikki'
Heera (1973)
Buniyaad (1972)
Rivaaj (1972)
Zindagi Zindagi (1972) ... Shyama
Pyar Ki Kahani (1971) ... Lata
Amar Prem (1971) ... Mrs. Nandkishore Sharma
Khoj (1971)
Paras (1971) ... Bela Singh
Devi (1970) ... Shobha
Gopi (1970) ... Nandini
Naya Raasta (1970) ... Radha Pratap Singh
Puraskar (1970) ... Reshma
Aradhana (1969) ... Renu
Mahal (1969)
Taqdeer (1967) ... Geeta
Jahan Ara (1964) (as Baby Farida)
Yeh Raaste Hain Pyaar Ke (1963)
Chaudhvin Ka Chand (1960) (as Baby Farida)
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Attempt To Rape, Farida Jalal Fights Back - Paras Scene 6/17
Aaiye Aapka Tha Humen Intezar - Farida Jalal, Dev Anand, Mahal Song
Farida Jalal Interviews Shah Rukh Khan Part 1 With English Subtitles
O Jugni Kehti Hai - Farida Jalal, Asha Bhosle, Paras Song
Teacher's Farewell - Kareena Kapoor, Farida Jalal & Hrithik Roshan - Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon
Hindi Movie - Dulaara - Govinda - Karisma Kapoor - Farida Jalal - Gulshan Grover
Sanjeev Kumar In Action Rescues Farida Jalal - Paras Scene 1/ 17