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Sarwat Gilani, actor
Actor

Sarwat Gilani: Movies & Box Office

films
6
on screen
2015–2023
box office
$1.5M
average score
69
Born
December 22, 1982 (age 43)
Birthplace
Peshawar, KPK, Pakistan
Citizenship
Pakistani
Occupations
Actress, Model, Voice Actress, Television Actress, Film Actress
Years active
2008-present
Spouses
Fahad Mirza
Children
3
Career at a glance

Sarwat Gilani's Career in Numbers

Sarwat Gilani's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Sarwat Gilani works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Jawani Phir Nahi Ani (2015) to Joyland (2023), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Sarwat Gilani Movies by Decade

  1. 2010s 4
  2. 2020s 2

The 2010s were Sarwat Gilani's busiest decade, with 4 films.

Sarwat Gilani Movies by Genre

  • Drama 3
  • Action 1
  • Family 1
  • Romance 1

Drama is the genre Sarwat Gilani has worked in most, with 3 films, ahead of action (1).

Sarwat Gilani Career Milestones

First film
Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2015
Biggest box office hit
Joyland $1.16M worldwide
Best-rated film
Joyland Movie Echo Score 80
Newest film
Joyland 2023
6 credits

Sarwat Gilani Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Sarwat Gilani is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 69. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Sarwat Gilani?

Sarwat Gilani was born in Peshawar, KPK, Pakistan in 1982 and is 43 years old. Credited on films since 2015, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Sarwat Gilani (born 22 December 1982) is a celebrated Pakistani actress, model and voice‑over artist who has made a notable impact across film, television and stage. Born in Peshawar in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, she hails from a distinguished Syed Gilani lineage on her father's side and traces maternal ancestry to the former Nawab of Manavadar, Ghulam Moinuddin Khanji, linking her to Babai Pashtun roots. She first entered the public eye as a fashion model before transitioning to acting, and her professional career officially began in 2008, quickly establishing her as a versatile talent capable of both comedic and dramatic roles. Gilani’s cinematic debut came with the hit comedy Jawani Phir Nahi Aani, where she portrayed a pregnant Pashtun woman opposite Vasay Chaudhary, a performance that earned her widespread recognition and led to a reprise in the sequel Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2. Beyond the silver screen, she expanded her artistic repertoire by directing the stage production Kiski Topi Kiskay Sar, showcasing her skill behind the scenes. On television, Gilani has delivered compelling performances in numerous popular series, further solidifying her status as a household name. In her personal life, she married cosmetology surgeon and actor Fahad Mirza in August 2014, and the couple now share three children, including sons Rohan Mirza (born 2015) and Araiz Muhammad Mirza (born 2017). Gilani continues to balance a thriving career with motherhood, remaining an influential figure in Pakistan’s entertainment industry and an inspiration to aspiring artists. Her ongoing projects and commitment to diverse storytelling keep her at the forefront of contemporary South Asian cinema.

FAQ

Sarwat Gilani: Questions & Answers

How many movies Sarwat Gilani has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Sarwat Gilani been in?

Sarwat Gilani is credited on 6 films, from 2015 to 2023. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Sarwat Gilani's highest-grossing movie?

Joyland (2023) is Sarwat Gilani's biggest box office hit, with $1.16M worldwide, ahead of Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 (2018) ($331K). Across every film with box office figures, Sarwat Gilani's movies have made $1.5M.

Sarwat Gilani's biggest hits

What is the best Sarwat Gilani movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Sarwat Gilani's best-rated film is Joyland (2023) with a score of 80, followed by Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 (2018) (57).

Best Sarwat Gilani movies, ranked

How old is Sarwat Gilani?

Sarwat Gilani is 43 years old, born on December 22, 1982 in Peshawar, KPK, Pakistan.

What is Sarwat Gilani's newest movie?

The most recent film on Sarwat Gilani's filmography is Joyland (2023), in the role of Nucchi.

The Best Sarwat Gilani Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 6 credits.

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