I am thrilled with Suvarna Sundari,' which is very unique and I play one of the three women characters. — Shamna Kasim Copy Share Image
Dance gives me a lot of confidence and helps me overcome all my insecurities in personal and professional life. — Shamna Kasim Confidence Copy Share Image
Don't compare me to veteran actor Lakshmi who immortalised Julie in director Sethumadhavan's Chattakkari.' It's so unnerving. — Shamna Kasim Actor Copy Share Image
Just because I am a Muslim doesn't mean that I need to live in a certain way and sport a certain look. — Shamna Kasim Copy Share Image
In Tamil and Telugu films, I am not called for stylish roles and often play rustic or unglamorous roles in them. — Shamna Kasim Copy Share Image
I have always wondered why I don't get as many good roles in Malayalam as I do in other languages. — Shamna Kasim Copy Share Image
I have not come this far in one shot, and I have undergone struggles. My life was built step by step. — Shamna Kasim Adversity Copy Share Image
The credit for the success of my films go to the director and the script. — Shamna Kasim Cinema Copy Share Image
When people question me too much, I generally ask them if such rules are applicable to someone like actor Mammootty. They reply,… — Shamna Kasim Men Copy Share Image
I was doubtful whether I can play overly glamorous characters, as I am not slim. But, I was amazed at the kind… — Shamna Kasim Bollywood Copy Share Image
As a person who keeps away from horror flicks for fear of losing sleep over it - not just for days but… — Shamna Kasim Experience Copy Share Image
In Santhosh Sethumadhavan's remake of the yesteryear hit, Chattakkari,' I was required to wear short skirts and frocks as I play an… — Shamna Kasim Bollywood Copy Share Image
There is a limit to everything; whomsoever I act with, I'm rumored to be having affairs with them. I just can't take… — Shamna Kasim Copy Share Image
As I was always busy with dance, acting, giving performances on stage, and even studies, I had no time for other hobbies… — Shamna Kasim Acting Copy Share Image
Frankly speaking, ever since my debut, I have been offered cop roles. However, I never felt confident about pulling them off, probably… — Shamna Kasim Absence Copy Share Image
To be frank, I am confused. If an actress does a cameo dance sequence, it is often referred to as an item… — Shamna Kasim Actor Copy Share Image
I don't say no to dance shows on TV channels as they have always served as stress busters. I thoroughly enjoy dancing. — Shamna Kasim Copy Share Image
I hail from an orthodox family, but they encouraged me to learn various dance forms. — Shamna Kasim Dance Copy Share Image
I had once decided to quit acting when Chattakari' didn't do well at the box office. — Shamna Kasim Acting Copy Share Image
I am scared when I hear the word 'marriage' but I cannot say to my family that I don't want to marry… — Shamna Kasim Copy Share Image
I was approached for the remake of Maniyara,' the yesteryear film that starred actors Mammootty and Seema in the lead. — Shamna Kasim Bollywood Copy Share Image
Tamil is almost like my mother tongue and for quite some time, I had been concentrating on Telugu. — Shamna Kasim Bollywood Copy Share Image
Dance has given me so many opportunities including a foothold into filmdom. — Shamna Kasim Dance Copy Share Image
My family has been thinking of arranging my marriage for over a year now. At one point I too thought it would… — Shamna Kasim Family Copy Share Image
I used to do semi-classical dance as a child; I did not have a choreographer, but my mother gave me a cassette… — Shamna Kasim Copy Share Image
I'm ready to wait for the best role rather than do all the projects coming my way and regret about it later. — Shamna Kasim Copy Share Image
I am a dancer first. That is why I don't accept all roles that come my way. — Shamna Kasim Copy Share Image
I'm blessed to have a supportive family and friends, who keep pushing me to never give up dancing whatever happens. — Shamna Kasim Blessed Copy Share Image
Moreover, I am confident when I act without make-up; I feel free, as there is no hindrance. — Shamna Kasim Copy Share Image
I always give preference to the script and when it's good, I am game for anything. — Shamna Kasim Copy Share Image
It has been ten years since I stepped into the industry and I have done a lot of song and dance and… — Shamna Kasim Cinema Copy Share Image
As a woman, I too nurture dreams about the one man with whom I'd be sharing my life. — Shamna Kasim Dreams Copy Share Image
There is lot of competition happening in the South and I'm incapable of being in the race, but I will be more… — Shamna Kasim Competition Copy Share Image
After donning an item number in Rajadhi Raja,' I got a string of offers to perform similar characters. But I consciously rejected… — Shamna Kasim Girl Copy Share Image
I go by the script and the director. Decisions about signing on the dotted line are mine. Of course, mom and dad… — Shamna Kasim Copy Share Image
When I was asked to play the lead character Mohini in Avunu' I asked Ravi Babu why he chose me. He said… — Shamna Kasim Bollywood Copy Share Image
I'm basically a dancer and cinema just happened to me, sometimes I still wonder how I could become an actor. My friends… — Shamna Kasim Actor Copy Share Image
Actually I saw Manichitrathazhu' in Malayalam and I wanted to try the costume Shobana wore, to sit like her and carry that… — Shamna Kasim Attitude Copy Share Image
As an actor, it doesn't matter to me if I play the role of a mother, with or without make-up and so… — Shamna Kasim Acting Copy Share Image
I couldn't contain my excitement when I was invited to judge Dance Vs Dance.' I've followed the series closely and am thrilled… — Shamna Kasim Copy Share Image