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.
Filmography (25 titles)
ShowBiryani
2025
7.4MovieJoyland
Nucchi · 2022
ShowQatil Haseenaon Ke Naam
2021
7.1ShowChurails
Sara · 2020
8.7ShowTo Be Honest
Self - Guest · 2020
10.0Movie3 Bahadur: Rise of the Warriors
Kulsoom/Saadi's mother · 2018
8.3MovieJawani Phir Nahi Ani 2
Gul · 2018
8.0Showkhasara
2018
7.5ShowThe After Moon Show
Herself · 2018
10.0ShowRewind with Samina Peerzada
Herself · 2017
Zakham
2017
8.5Movie3 Bahadur: The Revenge of Baba Balaam
Saadi's mother (voice) · 2016
10.0ShowIftar Mulaqat
Herself · 2016
6.9MovieJawani Phir Nahi Ani
Gul · 2015
Tonite with HSY
Herself · 2014
10.0ShowAahista Aahista
2014
10.0MovieDil Mera Dhadkan Teri
Saira · 2013
10.0ShowDil e Muztar
Zoya · 2013
7.3ShowMeray Dard Ko Jo Zuban Miley
Aminah · 2012
Ishq Gumshuda
Alizeh · 2010
Shadi Aur Tum Say?
Laila · 2010
ShowAzar Ki Ayegi Baraat
Sila Ahmed · 2009
9.0ShowKis Ki Aayegi Baraat
Sila Choudary · 2009
4.5ShowMeri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan
Sara · 2009
ShowMalaal
2009