Sarwat Gilani says she will no longer play ‘stereotypical’ roles

• Sarwat Gilani, a Pakistani model, and actor, recently discussed playing stereotypical roles in desi soap operas.
• She played the lead role in the critically-acclaimed ZEE5 series Churails.
• The Jawani Phir Nahi Ani actress emphasized promoting the stories of deserving Pakistani women.

The leading character in most dramas is a damsel in distress, which irritated the 39-year-old actress who played the lead role in the critically-acclaimed ZEE5 series Churails.

In a recent interview, Sarwat, who portrays Nucchi in Joyland, discussed her transition to independent projects from mainstream television dramas.

She further said that prime-time serials, which are viewed by the majority of women, do not give sufficient attention to a number of crucial issues. Sarwat added that she cannot return to her previous role as the oppressed heroin because she does not believe in that.

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