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F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 14, 2026 • 3 min read

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Quick Info

Date of birth22 December 1982

Age38 Years (as of 2020)

BirthplacePeshawar, Pakistan

ProfessionModel, Actress

NationalityPakistani

Marital statusMarried

SpouseFahad Mirza (m.14 August 2014)

FamilyTwo sons: Rohan Mohammad Mirza and Araiz Muhammad Mirza; first husband Omer Saleem (m.2005–div.2008)

Sarwat Gilani (Pakistani Actress) Biography

Sarwat Gilani is a Pakistani actress and model known for television dramas, films and the web series Churails. Born in Peshawar in 1982, she built a career

Early life and background

Syeda Sarwat Gilani was born on 22 December 1982 in Peshawar, Pakistan. She traces part of her family roots to Pashtun ancestry; her maternal grandfather was Ghulam Moinuddin Khanji, the Nawab of Manavadar. Raised in a family with a parent who served in the Pakistani Army and a homemaker mother, Gilani attended local schools in Karachi and later studied at Indus Valley School of Arts and Architecture.

Career

Gilani began her screen career in 2005 with a supporting role in the television serial Dil Ki Madham Boliyan. Early work in telefilms and recurring parts on television led to wider recognition, and a turning point came when she was cast as Sila Ahmed in the popular ensemble drama Azar Ki Ayegi Barat. That role brought her into the spotlight and opened the door to a string of notable television appearances.

Over the following years she appeared in a variety of mainstream Pakistani dramas, including Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan, Kaisi Hain Doorian, Meray Dard Ko Jo Zuban Miley and Aahista Aahista. Her portrayal of Zoya in the love‑triangle drama Dil-e-Muztar earned industry attention and a Hum Award nomination in 2013 for Best Negative Character.

Gilani expanded into film with the 2015 comedy Jawani Phir Nahi Ani, in which she played the role of Gul. The performance drew audience appreciation and a Lux Style Awards nomination for Best Supporting Actress. She has also acted in telefilms such as Shadi Aur Tum Say?, Dil Mera Dhadkan Teri, and Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani.

In 2020 Gilani made her digital debut as one of the leads in Churails, a web series that followed a group of women running a secret detective agency. The series attracted widespread attention across the region and was the subject of controversy in Pakistan after a clip circulated online; it was subsequently removed from the OTT platform for Pakistani viewers. Her work in Churails reinforced her presence in projects that push boundaries and explore modern female characters.

Public profile

Gilani has worked as a model and has appeared on the covers of several Pakistani magazines. She serves as a Brand Ambassador for Special Olympics Pakistan and is active in charitable and awareness initiatives related to child education and development. In 2020 she was ranked 21st in Eastern Eye’s Top 50 Asian Celebrities list.

Off screen she pursues painting and frequently shares images of her canvases on social media. Known to be an animal lover, she keeps a pet dog named Hugo. Gilani has said she enjoys cooking mainly for her children and has expressed an ambitious desire to see her name on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Personal life

Gilani has been married twice. Her first marriage was to actor Omer Saleem in 2005; that marriage ended in divorce. She married actor and cosmetic surgeon Fahad Mirza on 14 August 2014. She is a mother of two sons, Rohan Mohammad Mirza and Araiz Muhammad Mirza, both from her marriage to Mirza.

Appearance and interests

Gilani’s listed physical details include a height around 162 cm (5 feet 4 inches), weight near 50 kg, and brown hair and eyes. She has shared preferences for sushi and Japanese cuisine, names Nadia Jamil among her favourite actors, and cites directors such as Haisam Hussain and Mehreen Jabbar. Musician Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and the band Strings are among her favourites.

Latest updates

In recent years Gilani’s profile has been shaped by her digital work, advocacy with Special Olympics Pakistan, and continued visibility in fashion editorials. Her role in Churails remains one of her most talked‑about projects, marked both by critical conversation and public controversy.

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Recent Work

Churails

Web series in which she played Sara Khan, released 2020

2020
Jawani Phir Nahi Ani

Film debut in which she played Gul, released 2015

2015
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Career Highlights

  1. Breakthrough role as Sila Ahmed in Azar Ki Ayegi Barat
  2. Hum Award nomination for Best Negative Character (Dil-e-Muztar, 2013)
  3. Lux Style Awards nomination for Best Supporting Actress (Jawani Phir Nahi Ani, 2015)
  4. Digital debut and lead role in Churails (2020)
  5. Brand Ambassador for Special Olympics Pakistan
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