“I Wore Miniskirts Before Marriage, and a Burqa After,” Reveals Veteran Actress Faryal Gohar

In a candid interview, veteran Pakistani actress Faryal Gohar has shared a fascinating glimpse into her personal transformation, revealing a significant shift in her lifestyle and attire after her marriage to actor Firdous Jamal.

Faryal Gohar, a prominent figure from the golden era of PTV, disclosed that before marriage, she used to wear Western-style clothing, including miniskirts. However, her life took a different turn after she tied the knot.

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A Journey from Miniskirts to Burqa

The actress explained that her upbringing influenced her early style. Her mother, who was born in Gujarat, India, and raised in South Africa and the UK, also wore bold and Western clothes. Faryal naturally adopted a similar style from a young age.

This changed when she fell in love with and married her co-star, Firdous Jamal. She admitted she was “crazy about his dimples.” In her love for him, she even started wearing a burqa. She described his family as conservative, who expressed strong displeasure with her continuing her acting career after marriage.

A Glimpse into Her Personal Life

While praising Firdous Jamal as a “beautiful and passionate man,” Faryal Gohar also touched upon their divorce. She stated that the reason for the end of their marriage was not solely his “laziness,” but there were many other reasons she chose not to disclose publicly.

Her story provides a unique perspective on the personal compromises and cultural dynamics faced by public figures in a different era.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What did Faryal Gohar say about her clothing?
She revealed that before marriage, she wore Western clothes like miniskirts, but after marrying Firdous Jamal, she adopted a burqa out of love and to adjust to his family’s conservative values.

2. Who is Faryal Gohar’s former husband?
She was married to popular Pakistani actor Firdous Jamal.

3. Why did she start wearing a burqa?
She stated that she began wearing it after her marriage, influenced by her love for Firdous Jamal and his family’s conservative background.

4. What did she say about her divorce?
She mentioned that while Firdous Jamal’s “laziness” was a factor, it wasn’t the only reason for their divorce. She did not disclose the other specific reasons.