Sarwat Gilani
December 22, 1982 (42 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 ·Joylandas Nucchi
- 2021 ·Qatil Haseenaon Ke Naamas
- 2020 ·Churailsas Sara
- 2020 ·To Be Honestas Self - Guest
- 2018 ·3 Bahadur: Rise of the Warriorsas Kulsoom/Saadi's mother
- 2018 ·Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2as Gul
- 2018 ·khasaraas
- 2018 ·The After Moon Showas Herself
- 2017 ·Rewind with Samina Peerzadaas Herself
- 2017 ·Zakhamas
- 2016 ·3 Bahadur: The Revenge of Baba Balaamas Saadi's mother (voice)
- 2016 ·Iftar Mulaqatas Herself
- 2015 ·Jawani Phir Nahi Anias Gul
- 2014 ·Tonite with HSYas Herself
- 2014 ·Aahista Aahistaas
- 2013 ·Dil Mera Dhadkan Terias Saira
- 2013 ·Dil e Muztaras Zoya
- 2012 ·Meray Dard Ko Jo Zuban Mileyas Aminah
- 2010 ·Ishq Gumshudaas Alizeh
- 2010 ·Shadi Aur Tum Say?as Laila
- 2009 ·Azar Ki Ayegi Baraatas Sila Ahmed
- 2009 ·Kis Ki Aayegi Baraatas Sila Choudary
- 2009 ·Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishanas Sara