Shamna Kasim

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Shamna Kasim (Poorna)
Actress Poorna.jpg
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]

Contents

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
YearTitleRoleLanguageNotes
2004 Manju Poloru Penkutty Dhanya Malayalam
2005 Hridayathil Sookshikkan model
Junior Senior model
DecemberHerself
2006 Pachakuthira Raji
Bhargavacharitham Moonam Khandam Radhika
Ennittum Student
OruvanDevu
2007 Sri Mahalakshmi Sri Mahalakshmi Telugu
Ali Bhai KinginiMalayalam
Flash Machi
2008 College Kumaran Sreekutti
Muniyandi Vilangial Moonramandu Madhumitha Tamil
Kodaikanal Brinda
2009 Kandhakottai Pooja
Josh Meena Kannada
2010 Drohi MalarTamil
9 KK Road RosemaryMalayalam
Arjunan Kadhali TamilUnreleased
2011 Aadu Puli Anjali ThillainayagamTamil
Seema Tapakai SathyaTelugu
Makaramanju modelMalayalam
Vellore Maavattam PriyaTamil
Vithagan Mercy
2012 Chattakaari JulieMalayalam
Avunu MohiniTelugu
2013 Aaru Sundarimaarude Katha Meena SreekumarMalayalam
Radhan Ganda RadhaKannada
Jannal Oram Nirmala DavidTamil
Thagaraaru Meenakshi
2014 Laddu Babu MayaTelugu
Nuvvala Nenila Mahalakshmi
Rajadhi Raja DancerMalayalamItem Dance in Song "Dhan Than "
2015 Mili Renuka
Avunu 2 MohiniTelugu
Sakalakala Vallavan TamilSpecial appearance
Srimanthudu TeluguSpecial appearance
Rajugari Gadhi Bommali
Mama Manchu Alludu Kanchu Shruthi Naidu
2016 Jayammu Nischayammu Raa Rani
Manal Kayiru 2 NishaTamil
2017 Kodiveeran Velu
AvanthikaAvanthikaTelugu
RakshasiShyloo
2018 Savarakathi SubhadraTamil
Oru Kuttanadan Blog S.I NeenaMalayalam
Aanakkallan Rosy Thomas
Evanukku Engeyo Matcham Irukku S.I GeethaTamil
Adanga Maru Subash's lawyer
Silly Fellows KrishnaveniTelugu
Adhugo
2019 Madhura Raja AmalaMalayalam
Marconi Mathai Treesa
Kaappaan Priya JosephTamil
Suvarna SundariTelugu
2020 Lock Up MalligaTamilReleased on ZEE5
2021Power PlayPoornaTelugu
SundariSundari
Thalaivi V. K. Sasikala Tamil
Hindi
100 AnaghaKannada
Drushyam 2 Adv. RenukaTelugu Amazon Prime Video release
Akhanda PadmavathiNominated—SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu [11]
2022 Visithiran StellaTamil
Tees Maar Khan VasudhaTelugu
2023 Dasara Vadhinamma [12]
AsaluVandhanaReleased on ETV Win [13]
Ala Ila Ela Mitra
2024 Devil HemaTamil
Guntur Kaaram RamolaTeluguSpecial Appearance [14]

Television

List of Poorna television credits
YearTitleRoleLanguageNetwork
2019Sabarimala Swami Ayyapyan Mohini Malayalam Asianet
2020 Kannamoochi Priya Tamil ZEE5
2021 Navarasa Lakshmi Netflix
3 Roses Indu Telugu Aha
2022AnandhamTamil

Television shows

List of Poorna television show credits
YearTitleRoleChannelLanguageNotes
2007Super dancerContestant Amrita TV Malayalam Reality. TV Show
2008Super Dancer JuniorDancerAmrita TV
2009Ente Priya GanangalPresenterSurya TV
2010Super JodyJudge Surya TV
2011Bhima Jewels Comedy FestivalHerself as a dancer in the title song Mazhavil Manorama
2012Veruthe Alla Bharya Season 2MentorMazhavil Manorama
2013Dazzling Friends HuntJudge Kairali TV
2013Super Dancer Junior 7JudgeAmrita TV
2015Aarppo ErroJudge Kairali 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 HD Telugu Telugu Television debut
2019, 2021 Sixth Sense (game show))Participant Star Maa Telugu Game show
2019Kerala Dance LeagueCelebrity JudgeAmrita TVMalayalamReality show
2019D5 JuniorCelebrity JudgeMazhavil Manorama
2019–2020Dhee Champions (Season 12 of Dhee)Judge (Primary) ETV HD Telugu
2020Health DeskMentorAsianetMalayalamOnline awareness programme
2021 Udan Panam ContestantMazhavil ManoramaGame show
2021Welcome 2021DancerKairali TV
2021Dhee 13 Kings vs QueensJudge (primary) ETV HD Telugu
2021UnstoppableHerself as a dancer in the title songAha
2021Red CarpetMentorAmrita TVMalayalam
2021Madhuram ShobhanamDancerZee Keralam
2021Saregamapa ChampionshipGuest Zee Kannada Kannada
2022Comedy Stars DhamakaJudgeStar MaaTelugu
2022Comedy Stars Season 3JudgeAsianetMalayalam
2022Sreedevi drama CompanyJudge ETV HD Telugu
2024Dhee 16 Premier leagueJudge (primary) ETV HD

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