Masumeh promotes belly dancing

She may not have achieved much success as an actress, but Masumeh is a multi-talented personality.

Besides having learnt the traditional Kathak dance from gurus like Roshan of Jaipur gharana, Viru Krishnan of Lucknow gharana and Sunaina Hazarilal from the Banaras gharana, the actress is equally well versed in Salsa and other Latin American dances.

"I have also mastered the art of Jazz and Tap dance and have been trained under the guidance of Oscar Fernandez," says Masumeh.

She is currently mastering the art of belly dancing and is taking lessons from Veronica Simas de Souza Rosa.

Masumeh feels that belly dancing is the most sensuous and sexy form of dance.

Masumeh says: "Belly dancing involves muscle movements and breath control. I realised that unlike other forms of dance that involve leg movements, belly dancing was more about muscle control especially around the hip, stomach and the chest. The subtle movements of the hips, stomach and chest make your muscles flexible. It also involves breath control and is something very similar to pranayam. I would say belly dancing is a wonderful form of exercise too. In fact, it has helped me cut down oodles of weight."

Just when you think Masumeh would not have anything more to say, she grins and adds, "I am an ace at karate, sword fighting and kickboxing too."

Now didn’t we just say that she was a multi-talented personality!