Actor
Sarwat Gilani
December 22, 1982 · 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.
Often works with
Javed Sheikh
5 titles together
Jawani Phir Nahi Ani, Kis Ki Aayegi Baraat, Aahista Aahista
Humayun Saeed
4 titles together
Jawani Phir Nahi Ani, Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2, Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan
Bushra Ansari
4 titles together
Jawani Phir Nahi Ani, Meray Dard Ko Jo Zuban Miley, Kis Ki Aayegi Baraat
Fahad Mustafa
4 titles together
Jawani Phir Nahi Ani, 3 Bahadur: The Revenge of Baba Balaam, Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2
Behroze Sabzwari
4 titles together
3 Bahadur: The Revenge of Baba Balaam, 3 Bahadur: Rise of the Warriors, Meray Dard Ko Jo Zuban Miley
Imran Abbas
4 titles together
Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan, Dil e Muztar, Shadi Aur Tum Say?
Full filmography · 18
Biryani
cast
2025
Qatil Haseenaon Ke Naam
cast
2021
Churails
as Sara
2020
khasara
cast
2018
Aahista Aahista
cast
2014
Dil e Muztar
as Zoya
2013
Meray Dard Ko Jo Zuban Miley
as Aminah
2012Ishq Gumshuda
as Alizeh
2010
Kis Ki Aayegi Baraat
as Sila Choudary
2009
Azar Ki Ayegi Baraat
as Sila Ahmed
2009
Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan
as Sara
2009
Malaal
cast
2009