Saniya Shamshad is a Pakistan actress and model.[1] 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.[2]
Saniya Shamshad | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 October 1990 |
| Education | Punjab College |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2011 – present |
| Spouse |
Hidayat Syed (m. 2019) |
| Children | 1 |
Early life edit
Saniya was born on 5 October 1990 in Lahore, Pakistan.[1] She completed her primary schooling from Stigma Foundation and then she completed her studies from Punjab College.[3]
Career edit
She studied political science and sociology,[4] 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.[1] She appeared in dramas Aseerzadi, Mere Huzoor, Maya, Chhoti Chhoti Khushiyaan, Mein Adhuri, Mera Saaein 2, Bus Yunhi, and Ghaao.[5] Then she also appeared in dramas Zinda Dargor, Rashk, Agar Tum Na Hotay, Piyari Bittu, Daraar, Main Deewani and Sadqay Tumhare.[6] 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.[7]
Personal life edit
Saniya married Hidayat Syed in July 2019 and moved to Australia and they have one child together a son.[1][8]
Filmography edit
Television edit
| 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[9] |
| 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 edit
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Shanakhat | Daughter |
Awards and nominations edit
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Title | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2nd Hum Awards | Hum Award for Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | Rehaai | [10] |
| 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 | [11] |
| 2015 | 3rd Hum Awards | Hum Award for Best Soap Actress | Nominated | Agar Tum Na Hotay | [12] |
| 2015 | 4th Hum Awards | Hum Award for Most Impactful Character | Nominated | Main Deewani | [13] |
References edit
- ^ a b c d "Saniya Shamshad, husband Hidayat Syed welcome baby boy". Daily Pakistan. 24 July 2021.
- ^ "ڈرامہ سیریل "سیانی" کا "جیو ٹی وی" پر شاندار آغاز". Jang News. 6 September 2022.
- ^ "A Quick Chat with our Favourite Actress Saniya Shamshad". Sunday Times. 8 May 2021.
- ^ "Saniya Shamshad's Views On Feminism And Much More!". Hi! Pakistan Magazine. 22 April 2021.
- ^ "اداکارہ ثانیہ شمشاد نے اپنی کُل کائنات سے ملوادیا]". BOL News. 20 December 2021.
- ^ "اداکارہ ثانیہ شمشاد کے ہاں ننھے مہمان کی آمد". City 42 News. 2 November 2021.
- ^ "ڈرامہ سیریل "سیانی" کا "جیو ٹی وی" پر شاندار آغاز". Jang Newspaper. 28 February 2023.
- ^ "Actress Saniya Shamshad expecting first baby". The Nation. 27 May 2021.
- ^ "Reactions to the final episode of the Siyani drama". BOL News. 6 January 2023.
- ^ "Winner List of 2nd Hum Awards". Showbiz Spice. 30 March 2014. Archived from the original on 3 April 2014. Retrieved 6 April 2014.
- ^ "2014 Hum Awards winners". Correspondent. Dawn News. 10 April 2015. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
- ^ "2014 Hum Awards winners". Correspondent. Dawn News. 10 April 2015. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
- ^ "2014 Hum Awards winners". Correspondent. Dawn News. 10 April 2015. Retrieved 13 July 2015.