Known for

Acting

Born

Dec 22, 1982 (43 years old)

Place of birth

Peshawar, Pakistan

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.

Titles

Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan

Series • 2009

Biryani

Series • 2025

Churails

Series • 2020

Dil e Muztar

Series • 2013

Meray Dard Ko Jo Zuban Miley

Series • 2012

Qatil Haseenaon Ke Naam

Series • 2021

Joyland

Movie • 2022

Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2

Movie • 2018