Asin Thottumkal is a former Indian actress who mainly worked in Tamil, Telugu and Bollywood films. Asin is known for playing the dual role of Kodai and Andal in Kamal Haasan’s debutant Dasavathaaram. She appeared in the Tamil thriller Ghajini, playing the role of struggling model Kalpana. Asin is featured in the Hindi remake of Ghajini starring Aamir Khan.
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Asin Thotumkal was born on Saturday, October 26, 1985 (age 36; as of 2021) in Cochin, Kerala, India. His zodiac sign is Scorpio. He completed his schooling from Naval Public School, Cochin. Asin actively participated in literary competitions during school. She attended St. Teresa’s High School and chose Humanities for her higher studies. Asin completed his Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from St. Teresa’s College, Kochi.
Asin’s childhood picture
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′4″
Weight (approx): 60 kg
Hair color: black
Eye Color: Black
Figure Measurements (Approx.): 34-28-34
family
Asin belongs to a Malay Catholic family.
Asin’s childhood picture with her parents
parents and siblings
Asin’s father’s name is Joseph Totumkal, a former CBI officer, who is now a businessman and mainly deals in furniture and antiques.
Asin’s childhood picture with her father
Asin with his father, Joseph Totumkal
His mother’s name is Dr. Celine Totumkal, who is a surgeon.
Asin’s childhood photo with her mother
husband and children
On 19 January 2016, Asin Totumkal married Micromax co-founder Rahul Sharma in a Christian wedding followed by a Hindu ceremony.
Asin and Rahul Sharma at the wedding ceremony
Asin with his family
The couple has a daughter, Arin Sharma, who was born on October 24, 2017.
Asin and Rahul’s daughter, Arin
Relationships/affairs
According to reports, Asin and Salman Khan were said to have become close while shooting for the film London Dreams. However, Asin denied any romantic relationship with her co-star Salman and revealed in an interview,
Everyone knows that the rumors were not true. These rumors started during “London Dreams”. However, I would like to clarify that I am single and not in a relationship, and that is why I think such rumors are gaining momentum.”
There were rumors of a link between Asin and MS Dhoni. Both appeared in a Big Bazaar ad. Rumors of their relationship started when Dhoni was seen leaving Asini’s house in Lokhandwala in 2010.
MS Dhoni with Asin
signature/autograph
Asin’s signature
Career
movie
In 2001, at the age of 15, Asini made her acting debut in the Malayalam comedy drama Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vaka.
Asin, aged 15, from her debut film Vaka with Narendran Makan Jayakan
In 2003, Asini made her debut in the Telugu film Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi, in which she played the role of Chennai.
Asin Thotumkali in Kadrith from Telugu Movie Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi
In 2004, she made her debut in Tamil cinema with the Tamil film M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi, in which she played the role of Malabari.
Asin Thothtumkali in still from Tamil movie M. Kumaran SO Mahalakshmi
In 2003, Asin appeared in the Telugu film Shivamani opposite Nagarjuna as Vasantha. In 2005, Asin rose to fame with the Tamil film Ghajini, in which she played the role of Kalpana opposite Suriya.
Asin Thothtumkali in a still from the Tamil film Ghajini
In the same year, she appeared in two Tamil films, Sivakasi and Majaa. In 2007, Asini appeared in two Tamil films; As Priya in Alwar and as Shruti in Pokiri. Pokiri was a hit and his role as a TV anchor was appreciated by the audience. In 2008, Asin appeared in the Tamil film Dasavatharam and played the dual roles of Kodai and Andal opposite Kamal Haasan. Asini made her Bollywood debut in 2008 with the remake of her blockbuster Tamil film of the same name. Ghajini became the first Bollywood film of 2008 to collect more than Rs. 1 billion at the domestic box office.
A shot from the movie Ghajini
In 2011, Asin played the role of Sanjana Singh Kapoor in the film Ready opposite Salman Khan. In 2012, Asin was seen in the films Housefull 2, Bol Bachchan and Khiladi 786. In 2015, Asin appeared in the film Everything is Fine with Abhishek Bachchan, after which she retired from acting.
Asin shares the days of shooting for the film Everything is fine
commercial
Asin has appeared in several commercials such as Mirinda, Fairever, Colgate, Clinic All Clear, Lux, Tanishq, Tata Sky, Big Bazaar and Parachute coconut oil.
confrontations
Asin is blacklisted in South Indian cinema
During the filming of her film Ready in Sri Lanka, Asin participated in camps to help the Sri Lankan Tamil people who were affected by the Sri Lankan Civil War. However, he was criticized by many Indian netizens for helping the people of Sri Lanka. Tamil Industry boycotted Sri Lanka due to inhumane treatment of Tamil refugees in the country. As a result, the South Indian Film Artistes Association (SIFAA) issued a statement warning celebrities not to attend the IIFA in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Asin was warned to leave the film ‘Ready’ as the film was scheduled to be shot in Sri Lanka. However, Asin decided to continue filming due to professional commitments. Consequently, it was announced that it would not be allowed to shoot in Tamil Nadu and was unofficially blacklisted for South Indian films. In an interview he said,
Cricketers went there and no one protested, businessmen went and no one protested, tourists went and no one criticized, only actors were threatened with fines for going to Sri Lanka. Instead of boycotting Sri Lanka, more people from the Tamil Nadu film industry should visit Sri Lanka and show solidarity with the people.”
Asin was greeted with a black flag
In 2010, Asini traveled to Mettupalayam to shoot for her film Kaavalan. On arrival at the airport, he was met with a black flag by activists of the pro-Tamil organization Periyar Dravida Kazhagam (PDK), who expressed deep displeasure against Asin’s visit to Sri Lanka for the shooting of his film, Ready.
ᐯildo
- 2003: Best Actress Telugu Award for Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi at the Filmfare Awards South
- 2003: Best Actress for Shivaman at the Santosham Film Awards
- 2005: Best Tamil Actress Award for Ghajini at the Filmfare Awards South
- 2008: Best Actress for Dasavathaaram at the International Tamil Film Awards
- 2009: The most prestigious Kalaimaman Award by the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu for excellence in arts and literature.
Asini with the Kalaimaman Award in 2009
- 2009: Debut Star of the Year-Female Ghajini at IIFA
Asin his award at IIFA
- 2009: Superstar of Tomorrow – Female Ghajini at the Stardust Awards
- 2009: GR8! Women in Film Award at the Indian Television Academy Awards
- 2009: Most Promising Newcomer for Ghajini at the Screen Awards
- 2012: Best Actress for Kavalani at South Indian International Film Awards
- 2012: Pride of Kerala Award at Asianet Film Awards
- 2013: GR8! Women in Film Award at the Indian Television Academy Awards
- 2013: Pride of South Indian Cinema at South Indian International Film Awards
- 2014: Young Icon of South Indian Cinema at South Indian International Film Awards
- 2015: Most Popular Actor in the Middle East at the South Indian International Film Awards
Car collection
Asin owns a Toyota Camry premium sedan and an Audi Q7 SUV.
the chosen ones
- Food: Appam, prawns and rice
- Poet: William Shakespeare
Facts/Trivia
- Asin is fluent in multiple languages like Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, French, English, Italian, German and Spanish.
- Asin is a trained Bharatanatyam dancer.
- Asin’s father initially named him Mary after his grandmother, but later renamed him Asin, which means holy.
- In the Times 50 Most Desirable Women poll, Asini was ranked seventeenth in 2011 and sixteenth in 2012.
- In 2009, according to a survey conducted by Shaadi.com, 54% of men voted Asin as the “most eligible single”.
- Asin is referred to as the ‘Queen of Kollywood’ by the media after her huge success and contribution to Tamil cinema.
- According to Asin, in the early days of her acting career, her father often accompanied her to various sets, which was not liked by many on the sets. In an interview, he talked about it and said:
It’s not like my dad is hanging around the set forever. For one of the foreign schedules, he would definitely follow me, but that was it. I don’t know why people make such a fuss about bringing my dad. This is completely fabricated nonsense.”
- Asin’s very first assignment was a commercial for BPL Mobile.
- Asin owns a farm in Kerala and an apartment in Toronto, Canada.
- Asin was part of the 100-crore club with four of her films, Ghajini (2008), Ready (2011), Housefull 2 (2012) and Bol Bachchan (2012).
- According to reports, Asini’s engagement ring was worth around 6 million GEL and had her name and her husband’s name engraved on the ring.
Asin 20 carat solitaire ring
- Asin has appeared on the cover of many popular magazines like Vogue, Femina, Cosmopolitan, Filmfare, Verve and many more.
Asin is featured on the cover of Film fare magazine
Asin on the cover of Verve magazine
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