with geraldine chaplin in doctor zhivago (1965)
in 1965, sharif reunited lean play title role in epic love story doctor zhivago (1965), adaptation of boris pasternak s 1957 novel. set during world war , russian revolution, sharif played role of yuri zhivago, poet , physician. film historian constantine santas explained lean intended film poetic portrayal of period, large vistas of landscapes combined powerful score maurice jarre. noted sharif s role passive , eyes reflecting reality become mirror of reality ourselves see . in commentary on dvd (2001 edition), sharif described lean s style of directing similar general commanding army. performance, won golden globe award best actor – motion picture drama.
sharif praised portrayal of nicky arnstein in funny girl (1968). portrayed husband of fanny brice, played barbra streisand in first film role. decision work alongside streisand angered egypt s government because jewish, , country condemned film. banned in numerous arab nations. streisand herself jokingly responded, think cairo upset? should ve seen letter got aunt rose! . sharif , streisand became romantically involved during filming. admitted later did not find streisand attractive @ first, appeal overwhelmed him: week moment met , recalled, madly in love her. thought gorgeous girl d ever seen in life...i found physically beautiful, , started lusting after woman. sharif reprised role in film s sequel, funny lady in 1975.
sharif @ venice film festival in 2009
among sharif s other films western mackenna s gold (1969), playing outlaw opposite gregory peck; thriller juggernaut (1974), co-starred richard harris, , romantic drama tamarind seed (1974), co-starring julie andrews, , directed blake edwards. sharif contributed comic cameo performances in edwards pink panther strikes again (1976) , in 1984 spy-film spoof top secret! in 2003, received acclaim leading role in monsieur ibrahim, french-language film adaptation of novel monsieur ibrahim et les fleurs du coran, muslim turkish merchant becomes father figure jewish boy. performance, sharif received césar award best actor. sharif s later film roles included performances in hidalgo (2004) , rock casbah (2013).
sharif s final role lead actor in short science education film 1001 inventions , world of ibn al-haytham, directed ahmed salim , released part of united nations international year of light campaign, operated unesco.
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