Faryal Gohar Reveals Domestic Violence Led to Loss of Twin Pregnancy
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani actress and model Faryal Gohar has opened up about one of the most painful chapters of her life, revealing that domestic violence during her previous marriage contributed to the loss of her twin pregnancy.
A video clip from Faryal’s recent television appearance has gone viral on social media, drawing widespread attention to her emotional account of the miscarriage and the advice she received from her doctor afterward.
Recalling her final miscarriage, Faryal said she was carrying twins and had always dreamed of having twins. She said the loss was particularly devastating because, according to her account, it was connected to violence she had experienced during her marriage.
“My last miscarriage was of twins, and they were also lost because of violence,” she said, describing the experience as a deep emotional shock.
Faryal said her doctor examined her after the miscarriage and noticed visible injuries on her body. According to the actress, the doctor told her that before considering another pregnancy, she needed to seriously reconsider the condition of her marriage.
She recalled that the doctor asked her why she was tolerating the violence and advised her to focus on addressing the circumstances of her relationship rather than immediately thinking about having another child.
Faryal said the conversation with her doctor became a major turning point in her life. His observations forced her to confront the reality of her marriage and ultimately played an important role in her decision to leave the relationship and begin a different chapter of her life.
The actress’s remarks have also brought renewed attention to her former marriage to actor and filmmaker Jamal Shah. The couple married in 1983 when Faryal was 23 years old.
According to accounts surrounding their marriage, Faryal’s family had approved the union, with Jamal Shah’s Syed lineage reportedly being an important factor. However, some relatives had allegedly expressed reservations about the marriage before the couple tied the knot.
Their relationship continued for around nine years before they divorced in 1992. Following the separation, Faryal chose to distance herself completely from the relationship and decided not to return to Quetta.
Both Faryal Gohar and Jamal Shah have spoken about the breakdown of their marriage over the years, offering different perspectives on what led to their separation.
Jamal Shah has previously described personality differences as one of the reasons for the failure of their marriage. He has also spoken about his ambition to establish an arts academy with another woman as part of the circumstances surrounding the breakdown of the relationship.
Faryal, meanwhile, has recently described her decision to marry Jamal as a “wrong decision”. She has referred to personal differences and what she characterized as a complete breakdown of boundaries within the relationship.
Her latest revelations have generated considerable discussion on social media. Many viewers expressed sympathy for the actress and praised her courage in speaking publicly about an extremely difficult period of her life.
Her account has also renewed conversations about domestic violence, the importance of recognizing abusive relationships and the difficult choices survivors can face when attempting to rebuild their lives.
Faryal’s story has resonated with many people because it highlights how a traumatic personal experience can become a turning point, ultimately prompting someone to seek safety, independence and a new beginning.
