Shamna Kasim aka Poorna: The Journey of a Versatile Indian Actress and Model

Shamna Kasim, popularly known as Poorna, is a multilingual Indian actress and model who has carved her niche in the entertainment industry. With her stunning performances and versatility, she has won the hearts of millions of fans across India. In this article, we will take a closer look at the life of Shamna Kasim and explore her journey to becoming a successful actress and model.

Table of Contents

• Early Life and Education
• Entry into the Entertainment Industry
• Filmography
• Personal Life
• Social Media Presence
• Interesting Facts
• Awards and Achievements
• Conclusion
• FAQs

Early Life and Education

Shamna Kasim was born on January 23, 1989, in Kannur, Kerala, India, to Kassim and Ramla Beevi. She grew up in a Muslim family along with her siblings, Sheriffa, Arifa, Shaina, and Shanavas. Shamna completed her high school education at Ursuline Senior Secondary School, Kannur, and later moved to St. Teresa’s, Kannur, to focus more on her dancing skills. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English literature. Shamna is a well-trained classical dancer and gained recognition after participating in the dance competition Super Dancer aired on Amrita TV.

Entry into the Entertainment Industry

Shamna made her acting debut in 2004 with the Malayalam film Manju Poloru Penkutty, directed by Kamal. Though her role was small, she impressed the audience with her acting skills. After this, she appeared in several Malayalam films such as Hridayathil Sookshikkan, Junior Senior, and Pachakuthira.

In 2007, she made her Telugu debut with the film Sri Mahalakshmi, where she played the lead role. The film was a blockbuster hit, and Shamna received accolades for her performance. She then appeared in several Telugu films such as Seema Tapakai, Avunu, and Avanthika. In 2010, she made her Kannada debut with the film Snehitaru.

Shamna also made her Tamil debut in 2008 with the film Muniyandi Vilangial Moonramandu, directed by Thirumurugan. She received positive reviews for her performance, and since then, she has acted in several Tamil films such as Vithagan, Drohi, and Savarakathi. Her performance in the 2018 Tamil film Savarakathi was highly appreciated by critics.

Filmography

Shamna Kasim has acted in over 65 films across Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada languages. Here is a list of some of her notable films:

Year	Title	Role	Language
2004	Manju Poloru Penkutty	Dhanya	Malayalam
2007	Sri Mahalakshmi	Sri Mahalakshmi	Telugu
2008	Muniyandi Vilangial Moonramandu	Thenmozhi	Tamil
2010	Snehitaru	Nidhi	Kannada
2015	Avunu 2	Mohini	Telugu
2018	Savarakathi	Mallika	Tamil

Personal Life

Shamna Kasim got married to Shanid Asif Ali, a business consultant and founder-CEO of JBS Group, on October 25, 2022.

Shamna Kasim, popularly known by her stage name Poorna, is an Indian actress and model who has worked in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada films. She is also a trained classical dancer and gained recognition after participating in the reality-based dance competition “Super Dancer” on Amrita TV. Poorna made her acting debut in 2004 with the Malayalam film “Manju Poloru Penkutty” and has since worked in several successful films across different languages.

Early Life and Education

Shamna Kasim was born on 23 January 1989 in Kannur, Kerala, India, to parents Kassim and Ramla Beevi. She grew up alongside her three sisters, Sheriffa, Arifa, and Shaina, and her brother Shanavas. Poorna completed her high school studies at Ursuline Senior Secondary School, Kannur, and later moved to St. Teresa’s, Kannur, to focus more on her dancing skills. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in English literature.

Career

Poorna made her acting debut in 2004 with the Malayalam film “Manju Poloru Penkutty” in which she played the role of Dhanya. After the film’s success, she received several offers and went on to work in several Malayalam films. In 2007, Poorna made her Telugu debut with “Sri Mahalakshmi,” where she played her first lead role. The film was a blockbuster, and her performance was appreciated by the audience. Her Tamil debut was in the film “Muniyandi Vilangial Moonramandu,” which was also well-received. Apart from acting, Poorna has also been a part of several reality shows, including “Dancing Star” and “Star Challenge.”

Personal Life

Poorna belongs to a Muslim family and is a devout follower of Islam. She got married to Shanid Asif Ali, a business consultant and founder-CEO of JBS Group, on 25 October 2022, in a private ceremony attended by family and close friends. On 7 April 2023, Poorna gave birth to a beautiful baby boy at Aster Hospital in Dubai, and her fans congratulated her on social media.

Social Media Presence

Poorna is quite active on social media and has a significant fan following.