[1] She is an actress and dancer of mixed Indian and Arabic descent working in Hindi films.
[2] She completed her education at Loretto Convent, Simla, Cathedral High School and St. Xavier's College, Mumbai.
[2] Faryal entered Bollywood in 1965 in the black-and-white film Zindagi Aur Maut, in lead role opposite Pradeep Kumar.
Faryal was liked by people and resulted in her getting the lead role in the film Biradari opposite Shashi Kapoor.
At first afraid of being typecast, Faryal was reluctant to accept the numerous offers that she received soon after the release of Jewel Thief.