Quotes from Shamna Kasim

My family has been thinking of arranging my marriage for over a year now. At one point I too thought it would be fine.

Frankly speaking, ever since my debut, I have been offered cop roles. However, I never felt confident about pulling them off, probably due to my short physique or the absence of the required traits in me.

I have regretted saying no' to a director who wanted to bank on my dancing skills for an amazing role in the past.

In Santhosh Sethumadhavan's remake of the yesteryear hit, Chattakkari,' I was required to wear short skirts and frocks as I play an Anglo-Indian girl in it. But my role as Julie is hardly a show of glamour.

As a person who keeps away from horror flicks for fear of losing sleep over it - not just for days but months together - Avunu' was a great experience for me.

I was doubtful whether I can play overly glamorous characters, as I am not slim. But, I was amazed at the kind of fame that came my way in Tollywood.

Dance has given me so many opportunities including a foothold into filmdom.

As I always say, I don't want to limit myself to being an ingredient in any dish. I want to be the sole flavoring agent, without which making the dish is impossible.

I love simple dresses and use only minimal make up.

I'm friends with many actors across the southern film industry, who've been my co-stars, too, and with whom I share a great rapport.

Even when I was bald, I loved seeing myself in the mirror, loved the attention that came with it and flaunted the look. It gave me a lot of confidence too.

Moreover, I am confident when I act without make-up; I feel free, as there is no hindrance.

There are offers, but I would sign the dotted line only when a project excites me enough to spare time for it.

Asking Muslims to stay away from social media is downright absurd.

Just because I am a Muslim doesn't mean that I need to live in a certain way and sport a certain look.

I don't want to star in films for the sake of acting.

As a woman, I too nurture dreams about the one man with whom I'd be sharing my life.

There have been ups and downs in my life, and at a point of time, I had thought of even quitting from films, by focusing on dance alone.

Ever since I gave the nod for Chattakari,' I've been flooded with offers from the Malayalam film industry, like never before.

I have not come this far in one shot, and I have undergone struggles. My life was built step by step.

I hail from an orthodox family, but they encouraged me to learn various dance forms.

What leads me is the conviction that as an artiste, attempting versatile roles will help me improve.

I love experimenting with roles and that's what keeps me hungry for versatile roles.

As I was always busy with dance, acting, giving performances on stage, and even studies, I had no time for other hobbies and I hope to make more time for other things once I am settled.