Sarwat Gilani
Acting
Biography
Sarwat Gilani (born December 22, 1982) is a Pakistani actress of film and television and social activist. Known for her versatile acting, her works include numerous television plays, web series, and feature films. She is best known to international audiences for her role in Joyland (2022), which won the Best International Film Jury Award at the Cannes Film Festival. Her activism stretches from advocacy for women's rights to child abuse. She is an ambassador for Special Olympics Pakistan, Indus Hospital Health Network, and Search for Justice. She has repeatedly sparked controversy for her openness to discuss taboo topics like her open support for the LGBTQ community.
Filmography 25
Movies (7)
Joyland2022Nucchi
3 Bahadur: Rise of the Warriors2018Kulsoom/Saadi's mother
Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 22018Gul
3 Bahadur: The Revenge of Baba Balaam2016Saadi's mother (voice)
Jawani Phir Nahi Ani2015Gul
Dil Mera Dhadkan Teri2013Saira- Shadi Aur Tum Say?2010Laila
Shows (18)
Biryani2025
Qatil Haseenaon Ke Naam2021
Churails2020Sara
To Be Honest2020Self - Guest
khasara2018
The After Moon Show2018Herself
Rewind with Samina Peerzada2017Herself- Zakham2017
Iftar Mulaqat2016Herself- Tonite with HSY2014Herself
Aahista Aahista2014
Dil e Muztar2013Zoya
Meray Dard Ko Jo Zuban Miley2012Aminah- Ishq Gumshuda2010Alizeh
Kis Ki Aayegi Baraat2009Sila Choudary
Azar Ki Ayegi Baraat2009Sila Ahmed
Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan2009Sara
Malaal2009