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| image = Farrukh Jaffar in 2016.jpg | | image = Farrukh Jaffar in 2016.jpg | ||
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| birth_date = {{birth year|1933}} | | birth_date = {{birth year|1933}} | ||
| birth_place = [[Jaunpur district|Chakesar]], [[United Provinces of British India|United Provinces]], [[British Raj|British India]]<br/>{{small|(present day [[Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh|Jaunpur]], | | birth_place = [[Jaunpur district|Chakesar]], [[United Provinces of British India|United Provinces]], [[British Raj|British India]]<br/>{{small|(present day [[Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh|Jaunpur]], Uttar Pradesh, India)}} | ||
| death_date = {{death date and age|df=yes|2021|10|15|1933 | | death_date = {{death date and age|df=yes|2021|10|15|1933}} | ||
| death_place = [[Lucknow]], | | death_place = [[Lucknow]], Uttar Pradesh, India | ||
| education = [[Lucknow University]] | | education = [[Lucknow University]] | ||
| occupation = {{hlist| | | occupation = {{hlist|Actor|Radio presenter}} | ||
| website = | | website = | ||
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'''Farrukh Jaffar''' (1933 – 15 October 2021) was an Indian actress and radio presenter in [[Bollywood]]. Having begun her career with [[Vividh Bharti]] in 1963, she made a transition into acting with a supporting role in the 1981 film ''[[Umrao Jaan (1981 film)|Umrao Jaan]]''. Jaffar continued to act sporadically, and beginning in the late 2010s, gained wider recognition for working in a spate of critically successful films.<ref name="ht">{{cite web |last1=Saxena |first1=Deepa |title=Farrukh Jaffar, Gulabo Sitabo's sassy Begum is on a career high at 87, here's where you've seen her before |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/farrukh-jaffar-gulabo-sitabo-s-sassy-begum-is-on-a-career-high-at-87-here-s-where-you-ve-seen-her-before/story-LdzbQxlMwATHRk5e3avc2O.html |website=[[Hindustan Times]] |accessdate=17 June 2020 |language=en |date=12 June 2020}}</ref> At the age of 88, she won the [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress]] for her performance as Fatima Begum in ''[[Gulabo Sitabo]]'', becoming the oldest winner of an acting [[Filmfare Awards|Filmfare]]. | '''Farrukh Jaffar''' (1933 – 15 October 2021) was an Indian actress and radio presenter in [[Bollywood]]. Most remembered for her roles in films like ''[[Swades]]'' (2004), ''[[Peepli Live]]'' (2010) and ''[[Gulabo Sitabo]]'' for which won the [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress]].<ref name="a352">{{cite web | last=Rajpal | first=Roktim | last2=Desk | first2=DH Web | title=Remembering Farrukh Jaffar: 4 films that bear testimony to her talent | website=Deccan Herald | date=16 October 2021 | url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/remembering-farrukh-jaffar-4-films-that-bear-testimony-to-her-talent-1041128.html | access-date=7 January 2025}}</ref> Having begun her career with [[Vividh Bharti]] in 1963, she made a transition into acting with a supporting role in the 1981 film ''[[Umrao Jaan (1981 film)|Umrao Jaan]]''. Jaffar continued to act sporadically, and beginning in the late 2010s, gained wider recognition for working in a spate of critically successful films.<ref name="ht">{{cite web |last1=Saxena |first1=Deepa |title=Farrukh Jaffar, Gulabo Sitabo's sassy Begum is on a career high at 87, here's where you've seen her before |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/farrukh-jaffar-gulabo-sitabo-s-sassy-begum-is-on-a-career-high-at-87-here-s-where-you-ve-seen-her-before/story-LdzbQxlMwATHRk5e3avc2O.html |website=[[Hindustan Times]] |accessdate=17 June 2020 |language=en |date=12 June 2020}}</ref> At the age of 88, she won the [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress]] for her performance as Fatima Begum in ''[[Gulabo Sitabo]]'', becoming the oldest winner of an acting [[Filmfare Awards|Filmfare]]. | ||
==Early life and education== | |||
Farrukh Jaffar was born in 1933 in Chakesar village of [[Jaunpur district]], [[United Provinces of British India]] (present-day [[Uttar Pradesh]]).<ref name="life">{{cite web |title=Farrukh Jaffar : Amma of Peepli Live, who started her career as 1st announcer of Akashvani Lucknow |url=https://lucknow.me/farrukh-jaffar-amma-of-peepli-live-who-started-her-career-as-1st-announcer-of-akashvani-lucknow/ |website=Lucknow Society |accessdate=17 June 2002 |language=en }}</ref><ref name="f768">{{cite web | last=India | first=Press Trust of | title=Veteran actor Farrukh Jaffar dies at 88 in Lucknow | website=India Today | date=15 October 2021 | url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/veteran-actor-farrukh-jaffar-dies-at-88-in-lucknow-1865319-2021-10-15 | access-date=7 January 2025}}</ref> She attended a local school and later moved to [[Lucknow]], where she graduated from the [[Lucknow University]].<ref name="life"/> | |||
==Career== | |||
She started her career in 1963 when she became one of the first radio announcers of [[Vividh Bharati]] (All India Radio), Lucknow.<ref name="a352"/> Later at age 49, she made screen debut playing the role of actress Rekha's mother in Muzaffar Ali's film ''[[Umrao Jaan (1981 film)|Umrao Jaan]]'' (1981). | |||
==Personal life== | ==Personal life== | ||
Jaffar was married to Syed Muhammad Jaffar, a journalist and politician, who remained a member of [[Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council]] (MLC) and Chief of Congress in the state. The couple have two daughters{{emdash}}Mehru Jaffar and Shaheen Ahmad .<ref name="life"/><ref name="f768"/> | |||
Jaffar died on 15 October 2021 in Lucknow at the age of 88.<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 October 2021 |title=Actor Farrukh Jaffer passes away at 88 |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/actor-farrukh-jaffer-passes-away-at-88-7573940/ |access-date=16 October 2021 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> | Jaffar died on 15 October 2021, following a brain stroke in Lucknow at the age of 88.<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 October 2021 |title=Actor Farrukh Jaffer passes away at 88 |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/actor-farrukh-jaffer-passes-away-at-88-7573940/ |access-date=16 October 2021 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref name="f768"/> | ||
==Filmography== | ==Filmography== | ||
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!scope="col"| Title<ref name="rt">{{cite web |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/farrukh_jaffar |title=Farrukh Jaffar |work=[[Rotten Tomatoes]] |accessdate=17 June 2020}}</ref> | !scope="col"| Title<ref name="rt">{{cite web |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/farrukh_jaffar |title=Farrukh Jaffar |work=[[Rotten Tomatoes]] |accessdate=17 June 2020}}</ref> | ||
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|[[Producers Guild Film Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role|Best Actress in a Supporting Role]] | |[[Producers Guild Film Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role|Best Actress in a Supporting Role]] | ||
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|rowspan="2"|Best Supporting Actress | |rowspan="2"|Best Supporting Actress | ||
|{{nom}} | |{{nom}} | ||
|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.foionlineawards.com/5th-foi-online-awards|title=5th FOI Online Awards 2020}}</ref> | |<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.foionlineawards.com/5th-foi-online-awards|title=5th FOI Online Awards 2020|access-date=16 September 2022|archive-date=17 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220517133231/https://www.foionlineawards.com/5th-foi-online-awards|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
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|rowspan="2"|2021 | |rowspan="2"|2021 | ||
|rowspan="2"|''[[Gulabo Sitabo]]'' | |rowspan="2"|''[[Gulabo Sitabo]]'' | ||
|{{won}} | |{{won}} | ||
|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.foionlineawards.com/6th-foi-online-awards|title=6th FOI Online Awards 2021}}</ref> | |<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.foionlineawards.com/6th-foi-online-awards|title=6th FOI Online Awards 2021|access-date=16 September 2022|archive-date=1 June 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230601125046/https://www.foionlineawards.com/6th-foi-online-awards|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
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|[[66th Filmfare Awards|Filmfare Awards]] | |[[66th Filmfare Awards|Filmfare Awards]] | ||
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[[Category:People from Jaunpur district]] | [[Category:People from Jaunpur district]] | ||
[[Category:University of Lucknow alumni]] | [[Category:University of Lucknow alumni]] | ||
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| Died | 15 October 2021 (aged 87–88) Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Education | Lucknow University |
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Farrukh Jaffar (1933 – 15 October 2021) was an Indian actress and radio presenter in Bollywood. Most remembered for her roles in films like Swades (2004), Peepli Live (2010) and Gulabo Sitabo for which won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress.[1] Having begun her career with Vividh Bharti in 1963, she made a transition into acting with a supporting role in the 1981 film Umrao Jaan. Jaffar continued to act sporadically, and beginning in the late 2010s, gained wider recognition for working in a spate of critically successful films.[2] At the age of 88, she won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance as Fatima Begum in Gulabo Sitabo, becoming the oldest winner of an acting Filmfare.
Early life and education[edit | edit source]
Farrukh Jaffar was born in 1933 in Chakesar village of Jaunpur district, United Provinces of British India (present-day Uttar Pradesh).[3][4] She attended a local school and later moved to Lucknow, where she graduated from the Lucknow University.[3]
Career[edit | edit source]
She started her career in 1963 when she became one of the first radio announcers of Vividh Bharati (All India Radio), Lucknow.[1] Later at age 49, she made screen debut playing the role of actress Rekha's mother in Muzaffar Ali's film Umrao Jaan (1981).
Personal life[edit | edit source]
Jaffar was married to Syed Muhammad Jaffar, a journalist and politician, who remained a member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council (MLC) and Chief of Congress in the state. The couple have two daughters—Mehru Jaffar and Shaheen Ahmad .[3][4]
Jaffar died on 15 October 2021, following a brain stroke in Lucknow at the age of 88.[5][4]
Filmography[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title[6] | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Umrao Jaan | Umrao Jaan's biological mother | |
| 2004 | Swades | Fatima Bi | |
| 2009 | Peepli Live | Mrs. Manikpuri / Amma | |
| 2013 | Anwar Ka Ajab Kissa | Old Woman | |
| 2015 | Barefoot to Goa | Grandmother | |
| Jaanisaar | Noor's grandmother | ||
| Parched | Jaanki's Grandma | ||
| Aligarh | Deepu's Landlord | ||
| 2016 | Sultan | Sultan's grandmother | |
| 2017 | What Will People Say | Bestemor | |
| Secret Superstar | Badi Apa | ||
| 2019 | Photograph | Daadi | |
| 2020 | Gulabo Sitabo | Fatima Begum | |
| 2021 | Mehrunisa | Mehrunisa | |
| Ammaa Ki Boli | Ammaa | ||
| 2022 | Mulaqat | Short film | |
| Mere Desh Ki Dharti | Daadi | ||
| Sehar | TBA | Final film role |
Awards and nominations[edit | edit source]
| Year | Award | Film | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Producers Guild Film Awards | Peepli Live | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Nominated | [citation needed] |
| 2020 | FOI Online Awards | Photograph | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | [7] |
| 2021 | Gulabo Sitabo | Won | [8] | ||
| Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Won | [9] |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Rajpal, Roktim; Desk, DH Web (16 October 2021). "Remembering Farrukh Jaffar: 4 films that bear testimony to her talent". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 7 January 2025.
{{cite web}}:|last2=has generic name (help) - ↑ Saxena, Deepa (12 June 2020). "Farrukh Jaffar, Gulabo Sitabo's sassy Begum is on a career high at 87, here's where you've seen her before". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Farrukh Jaffar : Amma of Peepli Live, who started her career as 1st announcer of Akashvani Lucknow". Lucknow Society. Retrieved 17 June 2002.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 India, Press Trust of (15 October 2021). "Veteran actor Farrukh Jaffar dies at 88 in Lucknow". India Today. Retrieved 7 January 2025.
- ↑ "Actor Farrukh Jaffer passes away at 88". The Indian Express. 16 October 2021. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
- ↑ "Farrukh Jaffar". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
- ↑ "5th FOI Online Awards 2020". Archived from the original on 17 May 2022. Retrieved 16 September 2022.
- ↑ "6th FOI Online Awards 2021". Archived from the original on 1 June 2023. Retrieved 16 September 2022.
- ↑ "66th Filmfare Awards 2021".