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My Take
Farida Jalal is the kind of actor I deeply value, the dependable soul who quietly holds a film together. Across nearly fifty years and over two hundred films, she rarely chased top billing, yet her warm maternal and supporting turns are unforgettable to anyone who grew up on Hindi cinema. Her Filmfare recognition feels earned by sheer consistency rather than spectacle. I admire performers whose mere presence makes a scene feel kinder and more lived-in. She's proof that a career built on generosity toward the story, not the ego, can endure for half a century.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Farida Jalal
- Name (Japanese)
- ファリーダ・ジャラール
- Reading
- ふぁりーだ・じゃらーる
- Born
- May 18, 1950 (age 76)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Tiger
- Origin
- New Delhi, India
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film actor / television actor / actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Filmfare Awards
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Farida Jalal born?
Born May 18, 1950 (age 76).
Where is Farida Jalal from?
Farida Jalal is from New Delhi, India.
What does Farida Jalal do?
Farida Jalal works as film actor, television actor, actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.