Shamna Kasim, also referred to as Purnaa, is receiving widespread consideration for her efficiency within the tune ‘Ala Bolelo’ from ‘Jailer 2’. The lyric video has shortly caught the viewers’s consideration, along with her swish dance strikes changing into one of many speaking factors surrounding the observe. A skilled classical dancer from Kerala, Shamna has labored throughout Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada cinema.In a current interview with Selection India, the actor opened up about sharing the display with Rajinikanth, her preparation for the tune and the surprising revelation that she was pregnant when she filmed it.
Working alongside Rajinikanth was a dream come true
Shamna admitted that she has been a longtime admirer of Rajinikanth and grew up watching his movies. She recalled being significantly keen on the tune ‘Minsara Kanna’ that includes Rajinikanth and Ramya Krishnan in ‘Padayappa’.The actor revealed that she had as soon as imagined herself dancing alongside Rajinikanth within the tune, making her alternative to work with him years later really feel nearly surreal.“I’m an enormous fan of Rajinikanth sir. I grew up watching his films. The truth is, I beloved his tune, ‘Minsara Kanna’ with Ramya Krishnan in ‘Padayappa’ (1999). I used to think about myself with him in that tune as a substitute of Ramya. So, I suppose I manifested this new tune for myself.”
Rajinikanth’s praise left her overwhelmed
Being on the identical set because the famous person was an emotional expertise for Shamna. She mentioned she discovered it troublesome to place the sensation into phrases and admitted that she was nervous whereas filming with him.After their first shot collectively, Rajinikanth complimented her expressive eyes. For Shamna, the comment carried monumental significance.“I discover it onerous to clarify in phrases what it felt wish to be with him on the identical set. I’ve all the time seen him as his character in ‘Padayappa.’ I used to be nervous whereas taking pictures with him. After I did my first shot with him, he advised me that I’ve very highly effective eyes. For me, that was the last word praise.”
Dance remained near her coronary heart
Shamna has been captivated with dance since childhood and acquired classical dance coaching. She recalled dreaming of changing into a celebrated dancer however mentioned her upbringing in a conservative household made a profession in cinema appear nearly inconceivable.Coming from Kannur in Kerala, she initially carried out at a number of native reveals earlier than finally discovering her means into appearing. Dance later turned an vital a part of her movie profession, together with particular appearances in songs.She beforehand featured in ‘Kurchi Madathapetti’ from ‘Guntur Kaaram’ alongside Mahesh Babu and Sreeleela. Though the tune turned vastly fashionable, Shamna mentioned she didn’t obtain many alternatives of this sort, partly as a result of she was uncomfortable with costumes that had been too revealing.
Nelson Dilipkumar wished grace quite than glamour
Shamna believes director Nelson Dilipkumar seen her efficiency in ‘Guntur Kaaram’ earlier than approaching her for ‘Ala Bolelo’. By then, she had nearly stopped anticipating a possibility that will permit her to carry out in a dressing up she felt snug sporting.The actor mentioned Nelson had a really particular visible thought for the tune. He wished the sequence to give attention to magnificence, expressions and beauty as a substitute of glamour.“I feel the director of ‘Jailer 2,’ Nelson Dilipkumar noticed my tune from ‘Guntur Kaaram’ and reached out to me. I had given up hopes of getting a tune the place I may put on a dressing up that labored for me. However satirically, God had written this tune for me after my marriage and two children. I used to be pregnant after I shot for ‘Ala Bolelo’ and I didn’t even realise it.”She added that when she requested concerning the costume, Nelson advised her she can be wearing a sari. In line with Shamna, the director was clear that the tune required somebody who may convey its feelings successfully.“He mentioned the tune would painting grace and never glamour. He wished somebody who may emote nicely because the tune has numerous expressions in it.”
Six days of taking pictures adopted two days of rehearsals
The tune required appreciable preparation earlier than filming started. Shamna mentioned the group spent two days rehearsing earlier than taking pictures the sequence over six days.The actor additionally revealed that Madhuri Dixit was on her thoughts all through the method. Admiring the veteran star’s distinctive and swish dance model, Shamna imagined herself performing with the identical confidence whereas filming ‘Ala Bolelo’.“I’ve all the time admired Madhuri Dixit for her swish dances. Whereas taking pictures this tune, I turned Madhuri Dixit in my head.”Shamna recalled that a number of folks on set predicted the tune would considerably enhance her recognition. Nevertheless, she selected to not dwell on these feedback and concentrated totally on delivering the efficiency.“Everybody watching me dance throughout this shoot saved telling me that this quantity goes to make me very talked-about. However I didn’t take note of their phrases. I used to be simply targeted on dancing.”
