Quick Info
| Profession | Philanthropist |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 20/03/1982 |
| Age | 44 years |
| Birthplace | Melbourne, Australia |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about Shaniera Thompson
A feature interview published by Dawn in August 2026 marked fourteen years since Shaniera and Wasim Akram married. In it, the couple spoke about their relationship and the scrutiny they have faced as one of Pakistan's best-known celebrity couples.
Shaniera publicly denied AI-generated videos and fake reports that falsely claimed Wasim Akram had died of a heart attack. She posted a gym video of him on Instagram to show he was safe and well.
Shaniera marked Wasim Akram's 60th birthday with a series of family photos and a tribute on Instagram, calling him a devoted father, husband and one of cricket's greatest. She also relayed his thanks to Indian fans who had been unable to send birthday wishes after his social media account was temporarily restricted.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Shaniera Akram |
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| Nickname | Shaniera |
| Also Known As | Shaniera Thompson (maiden name) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm |
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| Weight | 56 Kg |
| Eye Color | Grey |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Firbank Grammar School (law and business) |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Pisces |
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| Religion | Islam |
| Hobbies | Yoga |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Wasim Akram (Former Pakistani cricketer) |
| Husband |
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| Children | Aiyla Sabeen Rose Akram (Daughter, born 27/12/2014) |
| Stepchildren | Two sons from Wasim Akram's previous marriage |
Career
| Role | CEO of The Akram Foundation |
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| Previous Roles | Social worker, public relations consultant, fashion boutique owner |
Favourites
| Favourite Food | Chicken dishes |
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| Favourite Actor | Chris Hemsworth |
| Favourite Destination | Dubai |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Shaniera Thompson abstains from smoking. | |
| 2. Shaniera Thompson consumes alcohol occasionally. | |
| 3. She is the second wife of ex-Pakistani cricketer Wasim Akram. | |
| 4. Shaniera and Wasim tied the knot in a private ceremony on 12 August 2013. | |
| 5. Shaniera is 17 years younger than Wasim. | |
| 6. She made an appearance on The Kapil Sharma Show in India in 2016. | |
| 7. Born to a Punjabi Muslim family. | |
| 8. Converted to Islam before marriage. | |
| 9. Learned Urdu after moving to Pakistan. | |
| 10. Authored the book 'My Cricketing Life with Wasim Akram.' | |
| 11. Started her career in fashion at the age of 21 and owned a clothing boutique. | |
| 12. Worked on major Australian fashion festivals, international events, clothing brand store openings, restaurants, and product launches. | |
| 13. In 2023, made her acting debut alongside her husband in the Pakistani crime comedy film Money Back Guarantee, released on Eid-ul Fitr. | |
| 14. Shaniera and Wasim tied the knot in a private nikah ceremony in Lahore on 12 August 2013. | |
| 15. She and Wasim first met in Melbourne in 2011. |
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