Biography
Who is Farida Jalal?
Early career and start in films
Farida Jalal began her professional path in the 1960s. She entered the industry after winning a talent hunt organized by Filmfare in 1965. This contest saw her named as a finalist alongside Rajesh Khanna.
Following this success, she received her first film role in the production Taqdeer. This opportunity came through Tarachand Barjatya, who was present during the talent competition. She had recently finished her schooling at St Joseph's Convent in Panchgani before starting her acting path.
Film and television highlights
Throughout the 1970s and early 1980s, Farida appeared in many motion pictures in both leading and supporting capacities. She became a well-known figure in the 1990s and early 2000s for playing strong female characters and motherly figures. Her filmography includes well-known titles such as Aradhana, Paras, Henna, and Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge.
She earned several accolades for her performances, including four Filmfare Awards. Specifically, she won Best Supporting Actress awards for her work in Henna, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, and Majboor. In 1994, she received the Filmfare Award for Best Actress (Critics) for her performance in Mammo. Beyond Bollywood, she won a Best Actress award at the 2012 Harlem International Film Festival for A Gran Plan.
In addition to her cinema work, she has appeared in many Indian television shows. Her television credits include the sitcoms Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi, Dekh Bhai Dekh, and Shararat. She also performed in the soap opera Balika Vadhu.
Personal life and family
Farida Jalal was married to the actor Tabrez Barmavar. The pair met while working on the sets of the film Jeevan Rekha and married in November 1978. After their marriage, the couple relocated to Bangalore because her husband ran a business involving a soap factory.
The couple had one son named Yaseen. Her husband passed away in September 2003. In 2017, Farida Jalal was the subject of various internet death hoaxes that spread false reports about her passing.
Birthday and age
Farida Jalal was born on May 18, 1949, which makes Farida 77 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Farida shares the date with 71 other famous people.
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