Shamna Kasim
Shamna in 2019
Born
Thayyil, Kannur, Kerala, India
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 Shamna Kasim film credits
Year Title Role Language Notes
2004Manju Poloru PenkuttyDhanyaMalayalam
2005Hridayathil SookshikkanModel
Junior SeniorModel
DecemberHerself
2006PachakuthiraRaji
Bhargavacharitham Moonam KhandamRadhika
EnnittumStudent
OruvanDevu
2007Sri MahalakshmiSri MahalakshmiTelugu
Ali BhaiKinginiMalayalam
FlashMachi
2008College KumaranSreekutti
Muniyandi Vilangial MoonramanduMadhumithaTamil
KodaikanalBrinda
2009KandhakottaiPooja
JoshMeenaKannada
2010DrohiMalarTamil
9 KK RoadRosemaryMalayalam
Arjunan KadhaliTamilUnreleased
2011Aadu PuliAnjali ThillainayagamTamil
Seema TapakaiSathyaTelugu
MakaramanjuModelMalayalam
Vellore MaavattamPriyaTamil
VithaganMercy
2012ChattakaariJulieMalayalam
AvunuMohiniTelugu
2013Aaru Sundarimaarude KathaMeena SreekumarMalayalam
Radhan GandaRadhaKannada
Jannal OramNirmala DavidTamil
ThagaraaruMeenakshi
2014Laddu BabuMayaTelugu
Nuvvala NenilaMahalakshmi
Rajadhi RajaDancerMalayalamItem Dance in Song "Dhan Than "
2015MiliRenuka
Avunu 2MohiniTelugu
Sakalakala VallavanTamilSpecial appearance
SrimanthuduTeluguSpecial appearance
Rajugari GadhiBommali
Mama Manchu Alludu KanchuShruthi Naidu
2016Jayammu Nischayammu RaaRani
Manal Kayiru 2NishaTamil
2017KodiveeranVelu
AvanthikaAvanthikaTelugu
RakshasiShyloo
2018SavarakathiSubhadraTamil
Oru Kuttanadan BlogS.I NeenaMalayalam
AanakkallanRosy Thomas
Evanukku Engeyo Matcham IrukkuS.I GeethaTamil
Adanga MaruSubash's lawyer
Silly FellowsKrishnaveniTelugu
Adhugo
2019Madhura RajaAmalaMalayalam
Marconi MathaiTreesa
KaappaanPriya JosephTamil
Suvarna SundariTelugu
2020Lock UpMalligaTamilReleased on ZEE5
2021Power Play PoornaTelugu
SundariSundari
ThalaiviV. K. SasikalaTamil
Hindi
100AnaghaKannada
Drushyam 2Adv. RenukaTeluguAmazon Prime Video release
AkhandaPadmavathi
2022VisithiranStellaTamil
Tees Maar KhanVasudhaTelugu
2023DasaraVadhinamma[11]
Ala Ila Ela
2024Guntur KaaramRajamandiriTeluguSpecial Appearance in the song - Kurchi Madhatapetti

Television

List of Shamna Kasim television credits
Year Title Role Language Network
2019 Sabarimala Swami Ayyapyan Mohini Malayalam Asianet
2020 Kannamoochi Priya Tamil ZEE5
2021NavarasaLakshmiNetflix
3 Roses InduTeluguAha
2022 Anandham Tamil Completed

Television shows

List of Shamna Kasim television show credits
Year Title Role Channel Language Notes
2007Super dancerContestantAmrita TVMalayalamReality. TV Show
2008Super Dancer JuniorDancerAmrita TV
2009Ente Priya GanangalPresenterSurya TV
2010Super JodyJudgeSurya TV
2011Bhima Jewels Comedy FestivalHerself as a dancer in the title songMazhavil Manorama
2012Veruthe Alla Bharya Season 2MentorMazhavil Manorama
2013Dazzling Friends HuntJudgeKairali TV
2013Super Dancer Junior 7JudgeAmrita TV
2015Aarppo ErroJudgeKairali TV
2015D2 D 4 DanceGuest JudgeMazhavil Manorama
2016Eid Ruchiyumayi ShamnaCelebrity PresenterMazhavil ManoramaCookery
2017Yuva Film AwardsDancerAsianetSpecial show
2018Lalitham 50DancerMazhavil ManoramaSpecial show
2019Dhee Jodi (Season 11 of Dhee)Judge (Secondary)ETV HDTeluguTelugu Television debut
2019, 2021Sixth Sense (game show))ParticipantStar MaaTeluguGame show
2019Kerala Dance LeagueCelebrity JudgeAmrita TVMalayalamReality show
2019D5 JuniorCelebrity JudgeMazhavil Manorama
2019–2020Dhee Champions (Season 12 of Dhee)Judge (Primary)ETV HDTelugu
2020Health DeskMentorAsianetMalayalamOnline awareness programme
2021Udan PanamContestantMazhavil ManoramaGame show
2021Welcome 2021DancerKairali TV
2021Dhee 13 Kings vs QueensJudge (primary)ETV HDTelugu
2021UnstoppableHerself as a dancer in the title songAha
2021Red CarpetMentorAmrita TVMalayalam
2021Madhuram ShobhanamDancerZee Keralam
2021Saregamapa ChampionshipGuestZee KannadaKannada
2022Comedy Stars DhamakaJudgeStar MaaTelugu
2022Comedy Stars Season 3JudgeAsianetMalayalam
2022Sreedevi drama CompanyJudgeETV HDTelugu
2024Dhee 16 Premier leagueJudge (primary)ETV HD

References

  1. 1 2 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. 1 2 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. ↑ K., Janani (26 August 2022). "Nani and Keerthy Suresh's Dasara to hit the theatres on March 30, 2023". India Today.
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