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Shreya Ghoshal cheers as Aruna Irani, 79, dances to Kaliyon Ka Chaman on Indian Idol 16; Farida Jalal joins them. Watch

Shreya Ghoshal cheers as Aruna Irani, 79, dances to Kaliyon Ka Chaman on Indian Idol 16; Farida Jalal joins them. Watch

Veteran actors Aruna Irani and Farida Jalal are all set to bring a wave of nostalgia and charm to an upcoming episode of Indian Idol 16. The makers recently dropped a new promo, giving fans a glimpse of the fun-filled episode as the two iconic stars grace the stage as special guests. Aruna Irani and Farida Jalal get warm welcome on Indian Idol 16. Aruna Irani and Farida Jalal to appear as guests on Indian Idol 16 As Aruna Irani and Farida Jalal make their grand entry, the judges can’t contain their excitement. Vishal Dadlani is seen whistling, while Shreya Ghoshal cheers and hoots loudly. Adding to the nostalgia, Aruna Irani is seen grooving to her popular track Kaliyon Ka Chaman, instantly taking everyone down memory lane. In the promo, a voice introduces the actors, saying, “Indian television par dikhengi, bade parde ki do iconic legends (Two legends of the big screen will be seen on Indian television).” Aruna also says, “Mujhe yahan aakar bahut bahut khushi hui, thank you and love you all (I …

Showsha Reels Awards 2026: Farida Jalal And Asha Parekh Honoured With The Reels Legend Award

Showsha Reels Awards 2026: Farida Jalal And Asha Parekh Honoured With The Reels Legend Award

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‘Aap gaali dengi na?’: What Vishal Bhardwaj asked Farida Jalal before casting her in Shahid Kapoor’s O’ Romeo | Bollywood News

‘Aap gaali dengi na?’: What Vishal Bhardwaj asked Farida Jalal before casting her in Shahid Kapoor’s O’ Romeo | Bollywood News

The recently released teaser of Vishal Bhardwaj’s upcoming film O’Romeo has created a lot of buzz. Veteran actor Farida Jalal’s fans were especially taken by surprise after they saw the actor cursing in the teaser. Now, Farida has opened up about the same, admitting that while she agreed to swear in the film, she had clearly laid out her conditions before saying yes to Vishal Bhardwaj. Speaking to Zoom, Farida shared that after working with Sanjay Leela Bhansali in Heeramandi, she had wished to collaborate with Bhardwaj, and her wish finally came true when he approached her with a role in O Romeo. “When he came to the house and sat across, I told him, ‘I ticked off one more director from my wish list, as I have been wanting to work with you.’ He said, ‘Farida Ji, sabse pehle ek baat poochni thi (I want to ask you something)’, Maine kahan, haan poochiye? (I asked him what?)’ He asked, ‘Aap gaali dengi na? (Will you cuss in the film?)’” Farida admitted that she was …

Farida Jalal reveals what she told Vishal Bhardwaj about cussing in O Romeo: ‘Maa-behen toh nahin bolungi’

Farida Jalal reveals what she told Vishal Bhardwaj about cussing in O Romeo: ‘Maa-behen toh nahin bolungi’

Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj treated fans to an intriguing teaser of his upcoming film, O Romeo. Bollywood actor Farida Jalal, who is also part of the film, took the internet by storm with just one dialogue in the teaser, where she casually uses a cuss word. Reacting to the internet’s uproar, Farida Jalal recalled how she had refused to use “gandi gaaliyan” in the film during her very first conversation with Vishal. Farida Jalal’s still from Vishal Bhardwaj’s O Romeo. Farida Jalal recalls her conversation with Vishal Bharadwaj about cuss words In an interview with Zoom, Farida revealed that Vishal Bhardwaj had long been on her list of favourite directors, and with O Romeo, she has now ticked off another name after previously working with Sanjay Leela Bhansali in Heeramandi. She recalled that when Vishal visited her home, she told him she had fulfilled another wish by getting the opportunity to work with him. Farida further shared that Vishal then asked her, “Aap gaali dengi na? (You’ll use cuss words, right?)” Sharing her response to Vishal’s …

I Saw Farida Jalal Calling The Aashiq Community Ch*tiya & I Am Excited For 2026!

I Saw Farida Jalal Calling The Aashiq Community Ch*tiya & I Am Excited For 2026!

O’Romeo Teaser Review Ft. Shahid Kapoor, Farida Jalal & Others In Vishal Bhardwaj’s World! (Photo Credit –YouTube) The year 2026 has started on a dark and broody note with Shahid Kapoor channeling his inner baddie in a tattoo-covered body in the teaser of Vishal Bhardwaj’s O Romeo! The film is releasing this year’s Valentine’s Day, and the teaser has left me awestruck! The film is looking like a goldmine when it comes to starcast – it has Triptii Dimri, Disha Patani, Vikrant Massey, Avinash Tiwary, Hussain Dalal, and Farida Jalal. When Vishal Bhardwaj decides to pick up the lens to tell a story of love and vengeance, you know it’s not just a movie; it is a poem in motion, painted in shades of bloody red. Produced by the man with the Midas touch, Sajid Nadiadwala, the teaser screams success in bold and capital letters! Honestly, only Vishal Bhardwaj knows how to milk the maximum potential Shahid Kapoor can display as an actor, and he pushes Sasha back in the zone he owns – he …

Farida Jalal Grooves To ‘Koi Shehri Babu’ In Viral Video, Fans Say ‘Cute’ | Watch

Farida Jalal Grooves To ‘Koi Shehri Babu’ In Viral Video, Fans Say ‘Cute’ | Watch

Last Updated:May 07, 2025, 15:02 IST The song is from film Loafer, where Farida originally featured alongside Mumtaz. It is very popular track Farida Jalal dance video goes viral Veteran actress Farida Jalal has proved that age is just a number after a video of her dancing went viral. She captured the hearts of fans with a delightful dance to the classic Bollywood song “Koi Shehri Babu Dil Lehri Babu.” A video of her gracefully moving to the iconic tune has gone viral on social media. Fans are calling her cute. In the video, shared by a fan on X handle, we can see Farida Jalal swaying to the rhythm of the song, reminiscent of her performance in the 1973 film Loafer, where she originally featured alongside Mumtaz. The song, sung by Asha Bhosle and composed by Laxmikant–Pyarelal, remains a beloved classic in Hindi cinema. One of the fans wrote, ‘Kitne din baad dikhi the legend actress.” Another wrote, “cutieee she is.” Watch the video here: Veteran actress Farida Jalal recently recalled working with Shah …

Watch! 52 years later, veteran actor Farida Jalal recreates Koi Shehri Babu

Watch! 52 years later, veteran actor Farida Jalal recreates Koi Shehri Babu

Veteran actor Farida Jalal, who was last seen in the Sanjay Leela Bhansali-helmed web series Heeramandi, took the internet by storm with her dance moves. A viral video shows Farida grooving to the song Koi Shehri Babu from the 1973 film Loafer, which originally featured her with Mumtaz. Watch the video below.  Farida Jalal ji 😭😭❤️🤌 pic.twitter.com/bva7ZEeqyS — sky (@shiptothesky) May 6, 2025 Farida Jalal’s cute dance moves  Clad in a floral salwar suit, Farida Jalal can be seen recreating the thumkas 52 years later with the cutest facial expressions as she shakes a leg to the catchy song. Loafer, directed by A. Bhimsingh, stars Dharmendra, Mumtaz in lead roles, with Om Prakash, Premnath, and K. N. Singh in other important roles. The music was composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal. Koi Shehri Babu, sung by Asha Bhosle, shows Farida and Mumtaz as friends.  Farida Jalal’s work front  Farida started her journey at 17 with the film Taqdeer, a role offered to her by Tarachand Barjatya, grandfather of Sooraj Barjatya. She went on to essay several characters in …

When Farida Jalal Said Jaya Bachchan Gets Upset Very Quickly

Farida Jalal was recently seen in Heeramandi. Farida Jalal said that the media house and people defamed Jaya Bachchan forcefully. Veteran actress Farid Jalal has worked in many hit movies. She started young, in the 1960s, and quickly became known for her sweet and girl-next-door roles. She started her acting career at the tender age of just 15 or 16 years, with the film Taqdeer (1967), where she played a supporting character. Aradhana (1969) is one of Bollywood’s classic films, and it helped skyrocket the careers of both Rajesh Khanna and Farida Jalal. Farida Jalal played a small but significant role as Renu, the bubbly and charming love interest of Rajesh Khanna’s character, Suraj. Though her screen time was brief, her innocence and sweetness left a lasting impression on the audience. Over the years, she’s been in tons of Bollywood classics, from playing the loving mother to being the fun, wise grandma. She’s done everything from serious dramas, and comedies to emotional family films. Farida Jalal in a recent interview with Bollywood Bubble talked about …

Saira Banu celebrates her 80th birthday with Farida Jalal

Veteran actress Saira Banu recently marked her 80th birthday in a touching celebration surrounded by close family and friends, including veteran actress Farida Jalal. In a series of posts on her official Instagram account, Saira Banu shared glimpses of her birthday festivities held on August 23.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Saira Banu Khan (@sairabanu) The images revealed a beautifully decorated space, with a `Happy Birthday` banner and large helium balloons highlighting the special occasion. Banu, dressed in an elegant olive green suit, was seen smiling amid the vibrant floral arrangements and heartfelt celebrations. One of the highlights of the evening was a video featuring Farida Jalal and other close friends singing a birthday song to Banu. The joy and warmth of the moment were palpable as Banu, who wore a bright blue suit for the festivities, interacted with her loved ones, capturing precious memories with her phone. The evening also included a delightful dinner. …

Farida Jalal is disappointed that makers don`t think she can do versatile roles

Farida Jalal, who recently made an impactful presence in the OTT space with Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar’, has only been handed motherly roles, much to her disappointment. In an interview with Times of India, the veteran actress compared the scenario with her male counterparts such as Anupam Kher and Amrish Puri, stating that they’ve always done versatile roles.  Farida ventured into the space of playing motherly roles in the 1990s. Who could forget her terrific stint as an empathetic mother to Kajol in the landmark film of Hindi cinema, ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’ followed by ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’, ‘Bichhoo’ – the Indian ripoff of ‘Leon: The Professional’ in which she played the role of Jeeva`s mother and several others. She said, “I`m waiting for a challenging role where I can showcase my versatility. I feel ki chalo, ek aur maa ka role laaye, aur ek dadi ka role laaye mere liye. Same wahi sab kuch (I felt let it be, more mother and grandmother roles are being offered as usual. It …