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Sarwat Gilani
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 pla…
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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.
Filmography
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2025
Biryani
TV show
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2022
Joyland
Movie Nucchi
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2021
Qatil Haseenaon Ke Naam
TV show
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2020
Churails
TV show Sara
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2020
To Be Honest
TV show Self - Guest
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2018
3 Bahadur: Rise of the Warriors
Movie Kulsoom/Saadi's mother
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2018
Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2
Movie Gul
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2018
khasara
TV show
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2018
The After Moon Show
TV show Herself
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2017
Rewind with Samina Peerzada
TV show Herself
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2017
Zakham
TV show
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2016
3 Bahadur: The Revenge of Baba Balaam
Movie Saadi's mother (voice)
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2016
Iftar Mulaqat
TV show Herself
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2015
Jawani Phir Nahi Ani
Movie Gul
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2014
Tonite with HSY
TV show Herself
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2014
Aahista Aahista
TV show
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2013
Dil Mera Dhadkan Teri
Movie Saira
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2013
Dil e Muztar
TV show Zoya
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2012
Meray Dard Ko Jo Zuban Miley
TV show Aminah
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2010
Ishq Gumshuda
TV show Alizeh
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2010
Shadi Aur Tum Say?
Movie Laila
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2009
Kis Ki Aayegi Baraat
TV show Sila Choudary
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2009
Azar Ki Ayegi Baraat
TV show Sila Ahmed
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2009
Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan
TV show Sara
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2009
Malaal
TV show
