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Faryal Gohar

b. 1959

Pakistani actress

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About Faryal Gohar

Born 1959. Faryal Gohar is a Pakistani human rights defender, actor and film actor.

Faryal Gohar (born 18 December 1959) is a Pakistani actress, model, television writer and human rights activist. She is known for her roles in dramas Uraan, Chaandni Raatain, Chand Grehan, Wisal and Mohini Mansion Ki Cinderellayain.

Early life Faryal was born on 18 December 1959, in Lahore, Pakistan. She attended Lahore American School, she enjoyed playing sports and she played softball eventually she became the captain of softball in her school. Then she went to Kinnaird College for Women there she took part in sports. She also appeared in telefilm Gul Phenke Hein as Jahanara Faryal joined Ajoka Theatre which was founded by her sister Madeeha and she did many theatre plays in the 1980s and the 1990s. Then she appeared in drama Mohini Mansion Ki Cinderellayain as Daaro Maasi along with actress Shabnam and Qavi Khan.

In 2018 she was appointed as Goodwill Cancer Care Ambassador by Cancer Care Hospital & Research Center. Faryal is the aunt of actress Savera Nadeem and sister-in-law to screenwriter Shahid Nadeem.

Telefilm YearTitleRole1990 Gul Phenke Hein Jahanara

Film

Music video Year Song Singer(s) Notes2010 Koi Dil Mein Rahat Fateh Ali Khan Co-star Salman Shahid Pakistan softball Ambassador in 2019 2007 Patras Bokhari Awards Best Novel Writer No Space for Further Burials 2025 Banff Mountain Book Competition Best Novel

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Education
McGill University
Also known as
Frayaal Gohar

Family & relationships

Spouse
Jamal Shah

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Who is Faryal Gohar?

Pakistani actress

When was Faryal Gohar born?

Faryal Gohar was born on 18 December 1959 in Lahore, Pakistan.

What is Faryal Gohar's occupation?

Faryal Gohar is a human rights defender, actor and film actor.

What nationality is Faryal Gohar?

Faryal Gohar is Pakistani.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Faryal Gohar

· Wikidata: Q5436561

· DBpedia: Faryal Gohar

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