Sarwat Gilani

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

Kis Ki Aayegi Baraat

Rewind with Samina Peerzada

Churails

Joyland

Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan

The After Moon Show

Dil e Muztar

Aahista Aahista

All Movies (7)

• Joyland2022 · as Nucchi
• 3 Bahadur: Rise of the Warriors2018 · as Kulsoom/Saadi's mother
• Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 22018 · as Gul
• 3 Bahadur: The Revenge of Baba Balaam2016 · as Saadi's mother (voice)
• Jawani Phir Nahi Ani2015 · as Gul
• Dil Mera Dhadkan Teri2013 · as Saira
• Shadi Aur Tum Say?2010 · as Laila

All TV Shows (18)

• Biryani2025
• Qatil Haseenaon Ke Naam2021
• Churails2020 · as Sara
• To Be Honest2020 · as Self - Guest
• khasara2018
• The After Moon Show2018 · as Herself
• Rewind with Samina Peerzada2017 · as Herself
• Zakham2017
• Iftar Mulaqat2016 · as Herself
• Tonite with HSY2014 · as Herself
• Aahista Aahista2014
• Dil e Muztar2013 · as Zoya
• Meray Dard Ko Jo Zuban Miley2012 · as Aminah
• Ishq Gumshuda2010 · as Alizeh
• Azar Ki Ayegi Baraat2009 · as Sila Ahmed
• Kis Ki Aayegi Baraat2009 · as Sila Choudary
• Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan2009 · as Sara
• Malaal2009