Veteran actress Farida Jalal is known for portraying pivotal roles in classic Hindi films like `Aradhana`, `Naya Raasta`, `Amar Prem`, `Sabse Bada Rupaiya`, `Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jaayenge` and countless more. In recent times, however, the actress found herself being typecast in the roles of a mother, sister and grandmother in films such as Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham..., Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Student of the Year, and more.

Talking about the same, Farida Jalal had told Hindustan Times a couple of years ago, "I have much more to give, much more to do before I say goodbye. My potential is yet to be tapped. People should think beyond stereotyping me in similar characters. It`s disheartening and painful that they can`t think beyond certain roles for me."