When working under experienced filmmakers, many artistes tend to get nervous. — Shamna Kasim Art Copy Share Image
I did Kodiveeran,' which had grey shades. Being an actress, I should try challenging roles. — Shamna Kasim Copy Share Image
I made my debut in 2004 as a fresh faced teenager in a small role in director Kamal's Manjupoloru Penkutty.' — Shamna Kasim Debut Copy Share Image
It was fun shooting for Vithagan.' It's a bubbly character. I perform minor stunts too. — Shamna Kasim Character Copy Share Image
Dance has given me so many opportunities including a foothold into filmdom. — Shamna Kasim Dance 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
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
Tamil is almost like my mother tongue and for quite some time, I had been concentrating on Telugu. — Shamna Kasim Bollywood 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
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
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
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
Unless I am convinced that it is a strong, prominent role with ample scope to perform, I don't accept it. I want… — Shamna Kasim Copy Share Image
If I am part of a movie, the character I handle should make sense to me at first and should also be… — Shamna Kasim Copy Share Image
In our religion, there are people who might be conservative about practicing dance after marriage, but I don't want anything or anyone… — Shamna Kasim Copy Share Image
After I got my head tonsured, I stopped taking up projects, and have been very choosy because my hairstyle doesn't suit every… — Shamna Kasim 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
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
I always give preference to the script and when it's good, I am game for anything. — 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
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 had once decided to quit acting when Chattakari' didn't do well at the box office. — Shamna Kasim Acting 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 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
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
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 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
The credit for the success of my films go to the director and the script. — Shamna Kasim Cinema 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
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
Even when I was bald, I loved seeing myself in the mirror, loved the attention that came with it and flaunted the… — Shamna Kasim Attention Copy Share Image
I don't watch horror films at all and if at all I see, then my mother gets really bugged. She switches off… — Shamna Kasim Cinema Copy Share Image
As I always say, I don't want to limit myself to being an ingredient in any dish. I want to be the… — Shamna Kasim Copy Share Image
In fact, I became popular in Kerala after I took part in a reality dance show and despite making my foray into… — Shamna Kasim Dance Copy Share Image
Shamna is a 'hot star' for Malayalis, but for my Telugu and Tamil audience, Poorna is a girl next-door. That is because… — Shamna Kasim Bollywood Copy Share Image
Avunu's stellar run at the BO and the positive response from the audience was such that most scripts coming my way from… — Shamna Kasim Audience Copy Share Image
Malayali audiences are well aware of Shamna as a dancer and that may be a reason why I was constantly being approached… — Shamna Kasim Alone Copy Share Image
Be it a cameo, a character role or a lead role, I am happy that people are finally recognising my acting calibre… — Shamna Kasim Acting Copy Share Image
