Sarwat Gilani
December 22, 1982 (41 years old) in Peshawar, Pakistan
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
Credits
- 2022 · Joyland as Nucchi
- 2021 · Qatil Haseenaon Ke Naam as
- 2020 · Churails as Sara
- 2020 · To Be Honest as Self - Guest
- 2018 · 3 Bahadur: Rise of the Warriors as Kulsoom/Saadi's mother
- 2018 · Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 as Gul
- 2018 · khasara as
- 2018 · The After Moon Show as Herself
- 2017 · Rewind with Samina Peerzada as Herself
- 2017 · Zakham as
- 2016 · 3 Bahadur: The Revenge of Baba Balaam as Saadi's mother (voice)
- 2016 · Iftar Mulaqat as Herself
- 2015 · Jawani Phir Nahi Ani as Gul
- 2014 · Tonite with HSY as Herself
- 2014 · Aahista Aahista as
- 2013 · Dil Mera Dhadkan Teri as Saira
- 2013 · Dil e Muztar as Zoya
- 2012 · Meray Dard Ko Jo Zuban Miley as Aminah
- 2010 · Ishq Gumshuda as Alizeh
- 2010 · Shadi Aur Tum Say? as Laila
- 2009 · Kis Ki Aayegi Baraat as Sila Choudary
- 2009 · Azar Ki Ayegi Baraat as Sila Ahmed
- 2009 · Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan as Sara