Shamna Kasim
Shamna Kasim (Poorna) | |
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Born | |
Other names | Poorna, Chinnaty[1] |
Occupation(s) | Actress, dancer |
Years active | 2004–present |
Spouse |
Shanid Asif Ali (m. 2022) |
Children | 1 |
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]
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "ചട്ടക്കാരി മനസ്സുതുറക്കുന്നു". 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 Archived 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
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