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 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]

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]

Saniya married Hidayat Syed in July 2019 and moved to Australia and they have one child together a son.^[1][8]