Quick Facts
Born:
1982-12-22
Birthplace:
Peshawar, Pakistan
Credits:
24 Total Roles
Sarwat Gilani
Acting
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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.
Known For
Joyland
Nucchi
Churails
Sara
Jawani Phir Nahi Ani
Gul
Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2
Gul
3 Bahadur: The Revenge of Baba Balaam
Saadi's mother (voice)
Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan
Sara
To Be Honest
Self - Guest
Meray Dard Ko Jo Zuban Miley
Aminah
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Biryani TV | Self |
| 2022 | Joyland MOVIE | Nucchi |
| 2021 | Qatil Haseenaon Ke Naam TV | Self |
| 2020 | Churails TV | Sara |
| 2020 | To Be Honest TV | Self - Guest |
| 2018 | 3 Bahadur: Rise of the Warriors MOVIE | Kulsoom/Saadi's mother |
| 2018 | Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 MOVIE | Gul |
| 2018 | khasara TV | Self |
| 2018 | The After Moon Show TV | Herself |
| 2017 | Rewind with Samina Peerzada TV | Herself |