Bollywood actress Farida Jalal on why she accepted a role in a Malaysian film

Farida Jalal hopes to continue acting for as long as she is alive. Photo: The Star/M. Azhar Arif

Does veteran Bollywood actress Farida Jalal have a problem with being recognised as Shah Rukh Khan’s “mother” by fans? The 68-year-old says no.

“I was told that I’m known as Shah Rukh Khan’s mother by most fans in Malaysia. Any other person would feel dejected when hearing this. Because, you know, there is so much more to a person.