Shamna Kasim
Shamna Kasim, also known by her stage name Poorna, is an Indian actress, dancer, and model, who appears in Malayalam, Telugu and Tamil films.[3]
Shamna Kasim (Poorna) | |
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Shamna in 2019 | |
| Born | |
| Other names | Poorna, Chinnaty[1] |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, dancer |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Spouse | Shanid Asif Ali (m. 2022) |
| Children | 1 |
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 edit
Shamna Kasim completed her Bachelor of Arts in English by correspondence.[4] She resides in Kochi, Kerala.[1]
Career edit
2004–2010: Early struggle and breakthrough edit
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 edit
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 edit
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 edit
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 edit
Film edit
| 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] | |
| Asalu | Vandhana | Released on ETV Win[13] | ||
| Ala Ila Ela | Mitra | |||
| 2024 | Devil | Hema | Tamil | |
| Guntur Kaaram | Ramola | Telugu | Special Appearance [14] | |
| Bhimaa | Kali | Telugu | [15] |
Television edit
| 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 edit
| 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 edit
- ^ a b Manorama Online Retrieved 8 July 2014.
- ^ . 25 October 2022. Archived from the original on 25 October 2022. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
- ^ . mathrubhumi.com. 28 September 2012. Archived from the original on 15 December 2013. Retrieved 15 December 2013.
- ^ തെന്നിന്ത്യയുടെ പൂർണയായി മലയാളത്തിന്റെ സ്വന്തം ഷംന കാസിം | മലയാളം ഇ മാഗസിൻ.കോം 3 January 2015 at the Wayback Machine. Malayalam Online magazine (12 January 2013).
- ^ a b Search for variety: Poorna. The Hindu (21 November 2015). Retrieved 30 December 2015.
- ^ "Didn't mind shaving head for 'Kodi Veeran': Poorna". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
- ^ "Four held in Kochi for blackmailing actress Shamna Kasim with marriage proposal". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
- ^ . Mathrubhumi Newspaper. Archived from the original on 29 June 2020. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
- ^ "Police arrest four for blackmailing actor Shamna Kasim". The Indian Express Newspaper. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
- ^ M, Arun (5 July 2020). "Gang cheated many junior artists, planned to con big actors for amassing more money". The New Indian Express.
- ^ Jyothi, Y Krishna (20 August 2022). "SIIMA 2022: Full list of nominees announced, voting begins". South First. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
- ^ K., Janani (26 August 2022). "Nani and Keerthy Suresh's Dasara to hit the theatres on March 30, 2023". India Today.
- ^ "OTT Review : Asalu – Telugu film on ETV Win | Latest Telugu cinema news | Movie reviews | OTT Updates, OTT". 13 April 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "'Bhimaa' On Disney+ Hotstar Review: Gopichand Delivers A Massy Performance". Outlook India. 25 April 2024. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
External links edit
- Poorna at IMDb