Sarwat Gilani
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.
Acting
Movie
Joyland
as Nucchi
2022
TV
Churails
as Sara
2020
Movie
Jawani Phir Nahi Ani
as Gul
2015
Movie
Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2
as Gul
2018
Movie
3 Bahadur: The Revenge of Baba Balaam
as Saadi's mother (voice)
2016
TV
Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan
as Sara
2009
TV
To Be Honest
as Self - Guest
2020
TV
Meray Dard Ko Jo Zuban Miley
as Aminah
2012
Movie
3 Bahadur: Rise of the Warriors
as Kulsoom/Saadi's mother
2018
TV
The After Moon Show
as Herself
2018
TV
Kis Ki Aayegi Baraat
as Sila Choudary
2009
Movie
Dil Mera Dhadkan Teri
as Saira
2013
Movie
Shadi Aur Tum Say?
as Laila
2010
TV
khasara
2018
TV
Iftar Mulaqat
as Herself
2016
TV
Aahista Aahista
2014
TV
Rewind with Samina Peerzada
as Herself
2017
TV
Dil e Muztar
as Zoya
2013
TV
Tonite with HSY
as Herself
2014
TV
Ishq Gumshuda
as Alizeh
2010
TV
Azar Ki Ayegi Baraat
as Sila Ahmed
2009
TV
Qatil Haseenaon Ke Naam
2021
TV
Zakham
2017
TV
Biryani
2025