Portrait of Sarwat Gilani

Sarwat Gilani

Acting

Biography

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.

Born: December 22, 1982

Place of Birth: Peshawar, Pakistan

Filmography

2022
Joyland

as Nucchi

2020
Churails

as Sara

2020
To Be Honest

as Self - Guest

2018
3 Bahadur: Rise of the Warriors

as Kulsoom/Saadi's mother

2018
2016
3 Bahadur: The Revenge of Baba Balaam

as Saadi's mother (voice)

2016
Iftar Mulaqat

as Herself

2013
2009
Kis Ki Aayegi Baraat

as Sila Choudary

2009