
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.
Known for

Dil e Muztar
2013 · TV

Aahista Aahista
2014 · TV

Meray Dard Ko Jo Zuban Miley
2012 · TV

Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan
2009 · TV

Churails
2020 · TV

Kis Ki Aayegi Baraat
2009 · TV

Azar Ki Ayegi Baraat
2009 · TV

Qatil Haseenaon Ke Naam
2021 · TV

Biryani
2025 · TV

khasara
2018 · TV

Rewind with Samina Peerzada
2017 · TV

Iftar Mulaqat
2016 · TV

To Be Honest
2020 · TV

The After Moon Show
2018 · TV