Person

Sarwat Gilani

Acting · Born 1982-12-22 · 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.

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  Kis Ki Aayegi Baraat

  Sila Choudary

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  Malaal

  2009

• Zakham

  2017

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  Rewind with Samina Peerzada

  Herself

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  3 Bahadur: The Revenge of Baba Balaam

  Saadi's mother (voice)

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  Biryani

  2025

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  Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan

  Sara

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  Aahista Aahista

  2014

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  Meray Dard Ko Jo Zuban Miley

  Aminah

• Tonite with HSY

  Herself

• 2025Biryani
• 2022JoylandNucchi
• 2021Qatil Haseenaon Ke Naam
• 2020ChurailsSara
• 2020To Be HonestSelf - Guest
• 20183 Bahadur: Rise of the WarriorsKulsoom/Saadi's mother
• 2018Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2Gul
• 2018khasara
• 2018The After Moon ShowHerself
• 2017Rewind with Samina PeerzadaHerself
• 2017Zakham
• 20163 Bahadur: The Revenge of Baba BalaamSaadi's mother (voice)
• 2016Iftar MulaqatHerself
• 2015Jawani Phir Nahi AniGul
• 2014Tonite with HSYHerself
• 2014Aahista Aahista
• 2013Dil Mera Dhadkan TeriSaira
• 2013Dil e MuztarZoya
• 2012Meray Dard Ko Jo Zuban MileyAminah
• 2010Ishq GumshudaAlizeh
• 2010Shadi Aur Tum Say?Laila
• 2009Azar Ki Ayegi BaraatSila Ahmed
• 2009Kis Ki Aayegi BaraatSila Choudary
• 2009Meri Zaat Zarra-e-BenishanSara
• 2009Malaal