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Sarwat Gilani
Pakistani actress and model
Pakistani actress and model
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Sarwat Gilani |
| image | Sarwat Gilani 2025.png |
| caption | Gilani in 2025 |
| birth_name | Sarwat Gilani |
| birth_date | |
| birth_place | Peshawar, KPK, Pakistan |
| death_date | |
| nationality | Pakistani |
| occupation | Actress |
| years_active | 2008–present |
| spouse | |
| children | 3 |
| relatives | Parveen Babi (great-aunt) |
| Ghulam Moinuddin Khanji (grandfather) | |
| Aslam Khan (uncle) |
Ghulam Moinuddin Khanji (grandfather) Aslam Khan (uncle)
Sarwat Gilani (; born 22 December 1982) is a Pakistani model, film, television and voice actress.
Early life
Sarwat Gilani was born on 22 December 1982. Sarwat belongs to a Syed Gilani family through her father while her maternal grandfather Ghulam Moinuddin Khanji was Nawab of Manavadar and had a Babai Pashtun ancestry.
Film career
Gilani made her movie debut in Jawani Phir Nahi Aani where she played a pregnant Pashtun woman opposite Vasay Chaudhary. She also starred in Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2, where she reprised her role as Gul opposite Vasay Chaudhry.
Personal life
She married a cosmetology surgeon and actor Fahad Mirza in August 2014. Gilani gave birth to a son, Rohan Mirza, in 2015. In June 2017, she became mother of another son, who was named Araiz Muhammad Mirza. She is the great niece of popular model and Bollywood actress Parveen Babi in 1970s, 1980s and early 1990s.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Baat Cheet | Anjum | Short film | |
| 2015 | Jawani Phir Nahi Ani | Gul | Nominated—Lux Style Awards for Best Supporting Actress | |
| 2016 | 3 Bahadur: The Revenge of Baba Balaam | Voice of Saadi's mother | ||
| 2018 | Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 | Gul | ||
| 3 Bahadur: Rise of the Warriors | Kulsoom; Saadi's mother | Voice Role | ||
| 2022 | Joyland | Nucchi | ||
| 2025 | Neelofar |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes | Ref(s) | Dil Ki Madham Boliyan | Hotel | Kaisi Ha | Sila | Tere Jaane Ke Baad | Kuch Dil Ne Kaha | Malaal | Azar Ki Ayegi Baraat | Ishq Ki Inteha | Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan | Saiqa | Kaisi Hain Doorian | Ishq Gumshuda | Yariyan | Mata-e-Jaan Hai Tu | Meray Dard Ko Jo Zuban Miley | Tishnagi | Dil E Muztar | Koi Nahi Apna | Aahista Aahista | Seeta Bagri | Zaakham | Mann Pyasa | Pujaran | Yeh Ishq Hai | Naulakha | Khasara | ||||||
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| 2005 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2006 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2009 | Mahi | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sila Ahmed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bakhtawa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sara | url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1147703 | publisher=Dawn News | date=29 November 2014 | title=Sarwat Gilani, Fahad Mirza expecting first baby}} | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Naaji | url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/483417/top-ten-our-favourites-from-television/ | publisher=Express Tribune | title=Top ten: Our favourites from television | date=23 December 2012}} | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2010 | Alizeh | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012 | Haniya Ibad Uzair | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Aminah | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2013 | Zoya | Nominated—Hum Award for Best Negative Character | title=Sarwat Gilani gives birth to a son | url=http://aaj.tv/2015/05/sarwat-gilani-blessed-with-a-baby-boy/ | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160625001713/http://aaj.tv/2015/05/sarwat-gilani-blessed-with-a-baby-boy/ | archive-date=25 June 2016 | access-date=31 May 2016 | publisher=Aaj News}} | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2014 | Alveera | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sila Ahmad | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016 | Seeta | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2017 | Tehreem | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Naveen | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Madiha | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Samaira | Episode "Do Dilon Ke Darmyan" | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2018 | Tehreem | TVOne Pakistan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Linta | ARY Digital | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2025 | Biryani | Gul Mehar |
Telefilms
| Year | Title | Role | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Shadi Aur Tum Say? | Laila | |
| 2013 | Dil Mera Dhadkan Teri | Saira | |
| Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani |
Web series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Churails | Sara Khan | Web Series on ZEE5 |
| 2021 | Qatil Haseenaon Ke Naam | Mehek |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Work | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Lux Style Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Jawani Phir Nahi Aani |
References
References
- (13 March 2012). "Mata-e-Jaan Hai Tu-A New Age Drama". [[The Express Tribune]].
- "Happy Birthday to me".
- (30 October 2018). "Fahad and I were high school sweethearts: Sarwat Gilani". The Express Tribune.
- (25 September 2015). "Not just a guy flick: In JPNA, women rule the roost with a will of their own". Dawn News.
- "India welcomes Pakistani artists with grace: Actress Sarwat Gilani". Zee News.
- (30 September 2015). "Theatre: 'Kiski Topi Kis Ke Sar' hits the stage tomorrow". Dawn News.
- "Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 releases first song, 'Behka Re'". [[The News International]].
- Desk, Entertainment. (29 November 2014). "Sarwat Gilani, Fahad Mirza expecting first baby". DAWN.COM.
- (27 July 2017). "My fertility is certainly not your problem: Sarwat Gillani lashes out on Facebook - The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune.
- (January 7, 2023). "میرا نصف خاندان بھارت سے ہے، ہندوستانی ثقافت میں پلی بڑھی، ثروت گیلانی".
- Waqar, Sundar. (9 April 2015). "Pakistani short film 'Baat Cheet' goes to Cannes". Express Tribune.
- (31 May 2016). "Lux Style Awards 2016 nominations are out".
- (10 March 2016). "First Look Of Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy's Teen Bahadur Sequel Released". ARY News.
- Images Staff. (8 November 2017). "What are Shaan, Humayun Saeed and Sarwat Gillani all doing in Turkey?". Images.
- Correspondent, Our. (2025-10-11). "'Neelofar' hits cinemas next month".
- Instep. (7 February 2016). "Letters to Mehreen Jabbar".
- (29 November 2014). "Sarwat Gilani, Fahad Mirza expecting first baby". Dawn News.
- (23 December 2012). "Top ten: Our favourites from television". Express Tribune.
- Shirazi, Maria. "Catching up with Sarwat Gilani".
- "Sarwat Gilani gives birth to a son". Aaj News.
- "Koi Nahi Apna". Ary Digital TV.
- Images Staff. (19 May 2016). "Did you know? Sarwat Gillani is learning Hindi for her next drama".
- (30 October 2016). "Real to reel: Breaking the fourth wall of love".
- (17 July 2018). "Naulakha highlights greed and lust for heritage".
- Haq, Irfan Ul. (7 October 2017). "Junaid Khan will be playing a "simple man" in upcoming serial, Khasara".
- (21 March 2013). "Tarang House Full". International The New.
- (31 May 2016). "Lux Style Awards 2016 nominations revealed at star-studded event". The Express Tribune.
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