Sanam started modeling when she was 16. She has appeared in many commercials. She has won L'oreal Paris Award for Best Model . In Paper Magazine , Saeed confessed that the reason she quit modelling was due to her increasingly becoming conscious about her looks for the first time in her life.
She later contributed vocals to the popular music show Coke Studio Pakistan as a background singer.
Sanam has worked for Made For stage Productions in three musicals: Chicago,Mama Mia,Carnage and Dhaani.
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Dil Mera Dharkan Teri | Beenish | Urdu | Remake of Dil Mera Dharkan Teri (1968) Tarang Housefull Award"Best Supporting Actress |
| 2014 | Mah-e-Meer | Urdu | Filming |