Sarwat Gilani says she will no longer play 'stereotypical' roles

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

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23rd Jun, 2022. 04:46 pm
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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.

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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.

The Jawani Phir Nahi Ani actress emphasized promoting the stories of deserving Pakistani women. She stated that she has appeared in local dramas for nearly two decades, adding that her last project for television, which aired four years ago, was Khasara.