Sarwat Gilani

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.

Known For

Joyland

as Nucchi

Churails

as Sara

Jawani Phir Nahi Ani

as Gul

Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2

as Gul

3 Bahadur: The Revenge of Baba Balaam

as Saadi's mother (voice)

To Be Honest

as Self - Guest

Meray Dard Ko Jo Zuban Miley

as Aminah

Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan

as Sara

The After Moon Show

as Herself

Kis Ki Aayegi Baraat

as Sila Choudary