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

All 25Movies 7TV 18

Biryani

2025

Joyland

Nucchi

Qatil Haseenaon Ke Naam

2021

Churails

Sara

To Be Honest

Self - Guest

3 Bahadur: Rise of the Warriors

Kulsoom/Saadi's mother

Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2

Gul

khasara

2018

The After Moon Show

Herself

Rewind with Samina Peerzada

Herself

🎬

Zakham

2017

3 Bahadur: The Revenge of Baba Balaam

Saadi's mother (voice)

Iftar Mulaqat

Herself

Jawani Phir Nahi Ani

Gul

🎬

Tonite with HSY

Herself

Aahista Aahista

2014

Dil Mera Dhadkan Teri

Saira

Dil e Muztar

Zoya

Meray Dard Ko Jo Zuban Miley

Aminah

🎬

Ishq Gumshuda

Alizeh

🎬

Shadi Aur Tum Say?

Laila

Azar Ki Ayegi Baraat

Sila Ahmed

Kis Ki Aayegi Baraat

Sila Choudary

Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan

Sara

Malaal

2009