Shamna Kasim

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Shamna Kasim (poorna)
Shamna in 2019
Born
Other namesPoorna, Chinnaty[1]
Occupation(s)Actress, dancer
Years active2004–present
Spouse
Shanid Asif Ali
(m. 2022)
[2]
Children1

Shamna Kasim, also known by her stage name Poorna, is an Indian actress, dancer, and model, who appears in Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil and Kannada films.[3]

With a career spanning more than 2 decades, Poorna has starred in over 50+ films and is a household name with her regular appearances on films and television.

Early life

Shamna Kasim completed her Bachelor of Arts in English by correspondence.[4] She resides in Kochi, Kerala.[1]

Career

2004–2010: Early struggle and breakthrough

Shamna who started her career in 2004 starred in several Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu movies that were average grossers. Subsequently, her biggest hit came with Josh, a Kannada movie that completed 100 days in the theatres. In the mid-2010s, Kasim appeared in a series of films where she portrayed a ghost, with The Hindu labelling her as "the ghost queen of South films".[5]

2011–2015: Experimental roles and television

She essayed the lead role in Avunu (2012) and the sequel Avunu 2 (2015) that were successful at the box office. In this brief period of time, she turned down several similar scripts, before acting as a ghost again in Raju Gari Gadhi (2015), which became a surprise hit at the box office.[5] Kasim extended her appearance from silver screen to numerous Television projects in Telugu and Malayalam, particularly as a Judge in dance reality shows that bought her closer to the audiences.

2017–present: Established success

Shamna shaved her head completely bald for her role in the Kodiveeran (2017),[6] but the movie met with average reviews. She then starred in multiple commercially successful movies appearing in pivotal and supporting roles like Adanga Maru, Madhura Raja, Kaappaan, Akhanda, Dasara - the latter 4 which have grossed more than 100 crores in the box office. With a special appearance in 2024's first Telugu blockbuster Guntur Kaaram, she performed alongside Mahesh Babu in Kurchi Madhatapetti song. Kasim is currently shooting and awaiting new releases.

Personal life

On 12 June 2022, Shamna married businessman Shanid Asif Ali in a close-knot wedding ceremony at Dubai. The couple have a son, Hamdan Asif Ali.

In June 2020, police arrested members of a gang on a complaint lodged by Shamna's mother that they blackmailed her daughter.[7][8] Police revealed that the gang locked film actresses in hotel rooms and forced them to accompany as escorts for transporting black money.[9][10]

Filmography

Film

List of Poorna film credits
Year Title Role Language Notes
2004 Manju Poloru Penkutty Dhanya Malayalam
2005 Hridayathil Sookshikkan model
Junior Senior model
December Herself
2006 Pachakuthira Raji
Bhargavacharitham Moonam Khandam Radhika
Ennittum Student
Oruvan Devu
2007 Sri Mahalakshmi Sri Mahalakshmi Telugu
Ali Bhai Kingini Malayalam
Flash Machi
2008 College Kumaran Sreekutti
Muniyandi Vilangial Moonramandu Madhumitha Tamil
Kodaikanal Brinda
2009 Kandhakottai Pooja
Josh Meena Kannada
2010 Drohi Malar Tamil
9 KK Road Rosemary Malayalam
Arjunan Kadhali Tamil Unreleased
2011 Aadu Puli Anjali Thillainayagam Tamil
Seema Tapakai Sathya Telugu
Makaramanju model Malayalam
Vellore Maavattam Priya Tamil
Vithagan Mercy
2012 Chattakaari Julie Malayalam
Avunu Mohini Telugu
2013 Aaru Sundarimaarude Katha Meena Sreekumar Malayalam
Radhan Ganda Radha Kannada
Jannal Oram Nirmala David Tamil
Thagaraaru Meenakshi
2014 Laddu Babu Maya Telugu
Nuvvala Nenila Mahalakshmi
Rajadhi Raja Dancer Malayalam Item Dance in Song "Dhan Than "
2015 Mili Renuka
Avunu 2 Mohini Telugu
Sakalakala Vallavan Tamil Special appearance
Srimanthudu Telugu Special appearance
Rajugari Gadhi Bommali
Mama Manchu Alludu Kanchu Shruthi Naidu
2016 Jayammu Nischayammu Raa Rani
Manal Kayiru 2 Nisha Tamil
2017 Kodiveeran Velu
Avanthika Avanthika Telugu
Rakshasi Shyloo
2018 Savarakathi Subhadra Tamil
Oru Kuttanadan Blog S.I Neena Malayalam
Aanakkallan Rosy Thomas
Evanukku Engeyo Matcham Irukku S.I Geetha Tamil
Adanga Maru Subash's lawyer
Silly Fellows Krishnaveni Telugu
Adhugo
2019 Madhura Raja Amala Malayalam
Marconi Mathai Treesa
Kaappaan Priya Joseph Tamil
Suvarna Sundari Telugu
2020 Lock Up Malliga Tamil Released on ZEE5
2021 Power Play Poorna Telugu
Sundari Sundari
Thalaivi V. K. Sasikala Tamil
Hindi
100 Anagha Kannada
Drushyam 2 Adv. Renuka Telugu Amazon Prime Video release
Akhanda Padmavathi Nominated—SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu[11]
2022 Visithiran Stella Tamil
Tees Maar Khan Vasudha Telugu
2023 Dasara Vadhinamma [12]
Ala Ila Ela
2024 Devil Hema Tamil
Guntur Kaaram Ramola Telugu Special Appearance [13]

Television

List of Poorna television credits
Year Title Role Language Network
2019 Sabarimala Swami Ayyapyan Mohini Malayalam Asianet
2020 Kannamoochi Priya Tamil ZEE5
2021 Navarasa Lakshmi Netflix
3 Roses Indu Telugu Aha
2022 Anandham Tamil

Television shows

List of Poorna television show credits
Year Title Role Channel Language Notes
2007 Super dancer Contestant Amrita TV Malayalam Reality. TV Show
2008 Super Dancer Junior Dancer Amrita TV
2009 Ente Priya Ganangal Presenter Surya TV
2010 Super Jody Judge Surya TV
2011 Bhima Jewels Comedy Festival Herself as a dancer in the title song Mazhavil Manorama
2012 Veruthe Alla Bharya Season 2 Mentor Mazhavil Manorama
2013 Dazzling Friends Hunt Judge Kairali TV
2013 Super Dancer Junior 7 Judge Amrita TV
2015 Aarppo Erro Judge Kairali TV
2015 D2 D 4 Dance Guest Judge Mazhavil Manorama
2016 Eid Ruchiyumayi Shamna Celebrity Presenter Mazhavil Manorama Cookery
2017 Yuva Film Awards Dancer Asianet Special show
2018 Lalitham 50 Dancer Mazhavil Manorama Special show
2019 Dhee Jodi (Season 11 of Dhee) Judge (Secondary) ETV HD Telugu Telugu Television debut
2019, 2021 Sixth Sense (game show)) Participant Star Maa Telugu Game show
2019 Kerala Dance League Celebrity Judge Amrita TV Malayalam Reality show
2019 D5 Junior Celebrity Judge Mazhavil Manorama
2019–2020 Dhee Champions (Season 12 of Dhee) Judge (Primary) ETV HD Telugu
2020 Health Desk Mentor Asianet Malayalam Online awareness programme
2021 Udan Panam Contestant Mazhavil Manorama Game show
2021 Welcome 2021 Dancer Kairali TV
2021 Dhee 13 Kings vs Queens Judge (primary) ETV HD Telugu
2021 Unstoppable Herself as a dancer in the title song Aha
2021 Red Carpet Mentor Amrita TV Malayalam
2021 Madhuram Shobhanam Dancer Zee Keralam
2021 Saregamapa Championship Guest Zee Kannada Kannada
2022 Comedy Stars Dhamaka Judge Star Maa Telugu
2022 Comedy Stars Season 3 Judge Asianet Malayalam
2022 Sreedevi drama Company Judge ETV HD Telugu
2024 Dhee 16 Premier league Judge (primary) ETV HD

References

  1. ^ a b Manorama Online Retrieved 8 July 2014.
  2. ^ "Actress Shamna Kasim ties the knot with businessman beau; Drops sneak peek from her dreamy wedding". 25 October 2022. Archived from the original on 25 October 2022. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  3. ^ "ചട്ടക്കാരി മനസ്സുതുറക്കുന്നു". mathrubhumi.com. 28 September 2012. Archived from the original on 15 December 2013. Retrieved 15 December 2013.
  4. ^ തെന്നിന്ത്യയുടെ പൂർണയായി മലയാളത്തിന്റെ സ്വന്തം ഷംന കാസിം | മലയാളം ഇ മാഗസിൻ.കോം Archived 3 January 2015 at the Wayback Machine. Malayalam Online magazine (12 January 2013).
  5. ^ a b Search for variety: Poorna. The Hindu (21 November 2015). Retrieved 30 December 2015.
  6. ^ "Didn't mind shaving head for 'Kodi Veeran': Poorna". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
  7. ^ "Four held in Kochi for blackmailing actress Shamna Kasim with marriage proposal". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
  8. ^ "Shamna Kasim blackmail case: Accused had inter-state links, suspect police". Mathrubhumi Newspaper. Archived from the original on 29 June 2020. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
  9. ^ "Police arrest four for blackmailing actor Shamna Kasim". The Indian Express Newspaper. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
  10. ^ "Gang cheated many junior artists, planned to con big actors for amassing more money- The New Indian Express".
  11. ^ Jyothi, Y Krishna (20 August 2022). "SIIMA 2022: Full list of nominees announced, voting begins". South First. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
  12. ^ K., Janani (26 August 2022). "Nani and Keerthy Suresh's Dasara to hit the theatres on March 30, 2023". India Today.
  13. ^ Kkasim, Shamna (7 February 2024). "Thank u @directortrivikramofficial @urstrulymahesh @sekharmaster for giving me this opportunity to work for this energetic song 🙏❤️ and thank u so so so much each and everyone for this love & support ❤️ some happy moments ❤️". Instagram. Retrieved 14 February 2024.

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