Acting, 1982
Sarwat Gilani
Born Dec 22, 1982, 43 years old, 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.
Filmography
25 titles- 2025
BiryaniShow - 2022
JoylandNucchiIMDb 7.4Movie - 2021
Qatil Haseenaon Ke NaamShow - 2020
ChurailsSaraIMDb 7.1Show - 2020
To Be HonestSelf - GuestIMDb 8.7Show - 2018
The After Moon ShowHerselfIMDb 7.5Show - 2018
KhasaraIMDb 8.0Show - 2018
Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2GulIMDb 8.2Movie - 2018
3 Bahadur: Rise of the WarriorsKulsoom/Saadi's motherIMDb 8.7Movie - 2017
Rewind with Samina PeerzadaHerselfIMDb 10.0Show - 2017ZakhamShow
- 2016
Iftar MulaqatHerselfIMDb 10.0Show - 2016
3 Bahadur: The Revenge of Baba BalaamSaadi's mother (voice)IMDb 7.8Movie - 2015
Jawani Phir Nahi AniGulIMDb 6.9Movie - 2014Tonite with HSYHerselfIMDb 10.0Show
- 2014
Aahista AahistaIMDb 10.0Show - 2013
Dil e MuztarZoyaIMDb 10.0Show - 2013
Dil Mera Dhadkan TeriSairaIMDb 10.0Movie - 2012
Meray Dard Ko Jo Zuban MileyAminahIMDb 7.3Show - 2010Ishq GumshudaAlizehIMDb 10.0Show
- 2010Shadi Aur Tum Say?LailaIMDb 10.0Movie
- 2009
Kis Ki Aayegi BaraatSila ChoudaryIMDb 9.0Show - 2009
Meri Zaat Zarra-e-BenishanSaraIMDb 4.5Show - 2009
MalaalShow - 2009
Azar Ki Ayegi BaraatSila AhmedShow