Sarwat Gilani
Born: 1982-12-22 in Peshawar, Pakistan
Known For: 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
2025
2022
- Joyland as Nucchi
2020
- Churails as Sara
- To Be Honest as Self - Guest
2018
- The After Moon Show as Herself
- Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 as Gul
- 3 Bahadur: Rise of the Warriors as Kulsoom/Saadi's mother
- khasara
2017
- Rewind with Samina Peerzada as Herself
- Zakham
2016
- Iftar Mulaqat as Herself
- 3 Bahadur: The Revenge of Baba Balaam as Saadi's mother (voice)
2015
- Jawani Phir Nahi Ani as Gul
2014
- Tonite with HSY as Herself
- Aahista Aahista
2013
- Dil e Muztar as Zoya
- Dil Mera Dhadkan Teri as Saira
2012
- Meray Dard Ko Jo Zuban Miley as Aminah
2010
- Ishq Gumshuda as Alizeh
- Shadi Aur Tum Say? as Laila
2009
- Kis Ki Aayegi Baraat as Sila Choudary
- Azar Ki Ayegi Baraat as Sila Ahmed
- Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan as Sara
- Malaal