# Saniya Shamshad

Saniya Shamshad is a Pakistan actress and model. She is known for her roles in dramas Piyari Bittu, Hiddat, Piya Naam Ka Diya, Rishtay Biktay Hain, Aseerzadi, Main Haar Nahi Manoun Gi, Sadqay Tumhare and Siyani.

## Early life

Saniya was born on 5 October 1990 in Lahore, Pakistan. She completed her primary schooling from Stigma Foundation and then she completed her studies from Punjab College.

## Career

She studied political science and sociology, during her studies Waseem Abbas noticed her potential in acting and cast her, then she made her acting debut in 2011 in drama Tere Pehlu Main opposite Affan Waheed. She appeared in dramas Aseerzadi, Mere Huzoor, Maya, Chhoti Chhoti Khushiyaan, Mein Adhuri, Mera Saaein 2, Bus Yunhi, and Ghaao. Then she also appeared in dramas Zinda Dargor, Rashk, Agar Tum Na Hotay, Piyari Bittu, Daraar, Main Deewani and Sadqay Tumhare. Since then she appeared in dramas Piya Naam Ka Diya, Lagaao, Dastaar-e-Anaa, Rehaai, Main Haar Nahi Manoun Gi, Khidmat Guzar, Hiddat and Siyani.

## Personal life

Saniya married Hidayat Syed in July 2019 and moved to Australia and they have one child together a son.

## Filmography
### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2011 | Tere Pehlu Mein | Shazre | Geo TV |
| 2011 | Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain | Kiran | Hum TV |
| 2012 | Sehailyan | Zara | PTV |
| 2012 | Doosra Chehra | Guriya | PTV |
| 2012 | Maya | Seerat | ARY Digital |
| 2012 | Bus Yunhi | Rida | Urdu 1 |
| 2012 | Thakan | Sofia | ARY Digital |
| 2012 | Mere Huzoor | Rabia | Express Entertainment |
| 2012 | Mera Saaein 2 | Maria | ARY Digital |
| 2012 | Ghaao | Aleesha | Geo TV |
| 2013 | Aseerzadi | Fatima | Hum TV |
| 2013 | Chhoti Chhoti Khushiyaan | Javeria | Geo TV |
| 2013 | Rehaai | Kulsoom | Hum TV |
| 2014 | Agar Tum Na Hotay | Sania | Hum TV |
| 2014 | Daraar | Annie | ARY Digital |
| 2014 | Main Deewani | Hadia | Hum TV |
| 2014 | Izteraab | Dua | Hum TV |
| 2014 | Choti | Najia | Geo Entertainment |
| 2014 | Sadqay Tumhare | Humaira Batool | Hum TV |
| 2015 | Zinda Dargor | Aliya | ARY Digital |
| 2015 | Ek Sitam Aur Sahi | Rabia | Express Entertainment |
| 2015 | Aitebaar | Nageen | Aaj Entertainment |
| 2015 | Mein Adhuri | Areesha | ARY Digital |
| 2016 | Mohabat Subh Ka Sitara Hai | Nayab | Hum TV |
| 2016 | Ghalti | Zara | A-Plus |
| 2016 | Jab Tak Ishq Nahi Hota | Choti | Express Entertainment |
| 2016 | Lagaao | Sumbul | Hum TV |
| 2017 | Hiddat | Aqsa | Geo Entertainment |
| 2017 | Dastaar-e-Anaa | Mahnoor | TV One |
| 2017 | Khidmat Guzar | Heer | A-Plus |
| 2017 | Piyari Bittu | Bittu | Express Entertainment |
| 2018 | Noor Bibi | Hania | Geo TV |
| 2018 | Rashk | Minal | Express Entertainment |
| 2018 | Main Haar Nahi Manoun Gi | Arooba | Hum TV |
| 2018 | Aik Bond Zindagi | Sobia | A-Plus |
| 2018 | Kaisi Aurat Hoon Main | Savera | Hum TV |
| 2019 | Piya Naam Ka Diya | Naila | Geo Entertainment |
| 2019 | Rishtay Biktay Hain | Hania | ARY Digital |
| 2022 | Makafaat Season 4 | Noshi | Geo Entertainment |
| 2022 | Meri Hai Kiya Khata | Zarfishan | Aan TV |
| 2022 | Dikhawa Season 3 | Asfa Nasir | Geo Entertainment |
| 2022 | Mamlaat | Emaan | Geo Entertainment |
| 2022 | Oye Motti Season 2 | Aiza | Express Entertainment |
| 2022 | Siyani | Ujala | Geo Entertainment |
| 2023 | Makafaat Season 5 | Saba | Geo Entertainment |
| 2023 | Grift | Anisha | Geo TV |
| 2023 | Mera Susraal | Dua | Aan TV |
| 2024 | Tum Bin Kesay Jiyen | Zara | ARY Digital |

### Film

| Year | Title | Role |
| 2012 | Shanakhat | Daughter |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Award | Category | Result | Title |
| 2013 | 2nd Hum Awards | Hum Award for Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | Rehaai |
| 2013 | 2nd Hum Awards | Hum Award for Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | Aseerzadi |
| 2014 | 3rd Hum Awards | Hum Award for Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | Sadqay Tumhare |
| 2015 | 3rd Hum Awards | Hum Award for Best Soap Actress | Nominated | Agar Tum Na Hotay |
| 2015 | 4th Hum Awards | Hum Award for Most Impactful Character | Nominated | Main Deewani |