Veteran actress Farida Jalal, recently featured in Netflix’s Heeramandi, reminisced about her iconic roles as the beloved on-screen mother to Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan during the 1990s. In an interview with India Today, she shared that while she isn’t currently in touch with either of them, she fondly recalled a touching moment with Shah Rukh Khan.
Farida explained that their busy lives and changed phone numbers have made it challenging to stay connected, “No, I am not in touch. How do I get to him, tell me? (even) Salman, how do I get to them? You know, they have changed their mobiles or whatever. The number I have of Shah Rukh… I had a shoulder surgery done and he has done many. So, those days I went to his doctor also. He called (me) out of the blue, so sweet na?”
Continuing her heartwarming story, Farida Jalal shared how Shah Rukh Khan comforted her following her shoulder surgery. “Farida ji, I have to tell you, yeh jo shoulder surgery hai na… don’t get impatient. It’s going to take lots of time to get back that movement’. I was very worried why I was not able to lift my arm up. He phoned me, I felt so good when he called. He said, ‘Farida ji, just don’t worry, this takes time. After a year, you’ll be able to lift your arm well. But it takes time, so don’t lose patience’, he said”.
Farida Jalal expressed her heartfelt desire to reconnect with both Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan, albeit facing difficulties. Reflecting on her attempts, she said, “But now, when I try calling him on that number, because I loved his success, his films, I want to tell him, ‘Bachcha, very good, I am very happy for you,’ but there is nobody on that line. If his secretary is not kind to you then what do you do? I have to go through somebody as I don’t have his number. So, Shah Rukh should think about this. When people want to talk to you what do they do? People like me. Salman also, I used to have his number we used to talk to each other so often, now he must have changed his number, what do I do?,”
At 75, Farida Jalal’s illustrious career boasts iconic roles as a mother figure to Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan. She portrayed Shah Rukh Khan’s mother in beloved classics such as Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Kuch Hota Hai, endearing herself to audiences with her heartfelt performances.
Her on-screen magic wasn’t limited to just one Khan; Farida also shared memorable moments with Salman Khan in films like Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai and Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge. Her performances alongside these leading men have left an indelible mark on Bollywood, showcasing her versatility and timeless talent.
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