Faryal was born on 3 November 1945 in Syria. She is an actress and dancer of mixed Indian and Arabic descent working in

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. She was a popular

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cabaret dancer and actress in the 1960s and 1970s.

Early life and background

Faryal was born in the Damascus area of Syria to an

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n father and a Syrian mother. She completed her education at Loretto Convent, Simla, Cathedral High School and

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. Faryal worked for a while as an air hostess in

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before joining films. She is a product of the FilmaIaya School of Acting.

Career

Faryal entered

in 1965 in the black-and-white film ''Zindagi Aur Maut'', in lead role opposite

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. This film contained famous song "Dil Laga kar hum ye samjhe" sung solo by

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and

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; both these songs are available on

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. Faryal was liked by people and resulted in her getting the lead role in the film ''Biradari'' opposite

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. The movie was a total flop. She was noted for her role as a cabaret dancer in the movie ''

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'', released in 1967. After the movie's release, offers started pouring in. In an interview in 1973, Faryal stated that "Ever since Goldie cast me in that glamorous dancer's role in ''

'', film makers have looked upon me as an "excellent cabaret dancer". "Whereas in reality I have never learnt dancing,". "I don't even like dancing; I rather hate it". She was also noticed for her roles in the Rajesh Khanna-Mumtaz starrer ''Sachcha Jhootha'' and the Dharmendra-Waheeda Rehman starrer ''Man Ki Aankhen''. At first afraid of being typecast, Faryal was reluctant to accept the numerous offers that she received soon after the release of ''

''. But gradually she realized that if she refused the roles there were ten others ready to replace her. "And now the bath tub scene in ''

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'' released in 1972 had given me an even worse image", she quipped. Faryal retired from movies in 1984 after her performance as the girlfriend of

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in '' Gold Medal''.

Personal life

Faryal married her long-time boyfriend after quitting movies, and she is currently living in

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Selected filmography

References

External links

* {{authority control Actresses in Hindi cinema Indian film actresses Indian stage actresses Living people Syrian film actresses Indian people of Arab descent 1945 births