Asin Thottumkal, known mononymously as Asin, is a name that carries significant weight in the world of Indian cinema.
With her stunning looks, undeniable talent, and captivating on-screen presence, she has carved a niche for herself in the hearts of millions of fans worldwide.
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Interesting Facts About Asin
- Asin is a voracious reader, she reads a lot of fiction and has a huge library at home.
- She is the first South Indian actress to work with both Aamir Khan and Salman Khan.
- Asin suffers from OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder), which urges her to do things like washing her hands repeatedly, checking lock more than once.
- She is fluent in 7 languages – Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi, English and French.
- Asin was named “Queen of Kollywood” by the online portals in 2007.
- Asin is a trained Bharatanatyam dancer.
Early Life and Upbringing
Born on October 26, 1985, in Kerala, India, Asin ventured into the film industry at a young age and quickly rose to stardom. She completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from St. Teresa’s College in Kochi, Kerala. Asin was born into a Malayali Syro-Malabar Catholic family.
Her father Joseph Thottumkal is an Ex-CBI officer and later managed several businesses. Her mother Seline Thottumkal, who moved from Kochi to Chennai and then to Mumbai to live with her daughter, is a surgeon.
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Family Background
Asin married Micromax co-founder Rahul Sharma in January 2016. The couple has a daughter, Arin Sharma, who was born on October 24, 2017.
Spouse
Rahul Sharma (m. 2016)
Daughter
Arin Rayn (born in 2017)
Mother
Seline Thottumkal
Father
Joseph Thottumkal
Rise to Stardom: How Asin Became a Recognized Actor
Asin made her acting debut at the age of 15 with Sathyan Anthikkad’s Malayalam film Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vaka in 2001.
She had her first commercial success with the Telugu film Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi in 2003, and won a Filmfare Best Telugu Actress Award for the film. M. Kumaran Son of Mahalakshmi (2004) was her debut in Tamil and a huge success.
Controversies Involving Asin
- There were rumours that Asin and Salman Khan were so friendly at a time that they used to share expensive gifts on a frequent basis.
- She was allegedly groped by a fan at a conferenc.
- Rumours of a link-up between Asin and M.S Dhoni.
- Asin was once proposed by Subhaan (9 years old son of Sajid Nadiadwala).
- Asin sparked divorce rumours after she deleted all her pictures with husband Rahul Sharma from Instagram.
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Physical Appearance: Height, Weight, and Body Stats
Career, Awards, and Achievements
Asin has won a number of awards for her performance in various films in the Tamil, Telugu and Hindi industries, including the most coveted Kalaimamani award by the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu in 2009.
She has won various Filmfare awards and other prominent awards for her acting skills in all three major industries which she has been part of in her career.
Top Movies of Asin — (Ranked)
Debut Film: Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vaka (2001)
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Breakthrough & Critical Acclaim: Ghajini 2008
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Ghajini 2008 Video
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Updated by: Aditee Singhi
This profile was researched by Aditee Singhi using verified sources including Wikipedia, IMDb Pro, Forbes, and news archives. Net worth is estimated from publicly reported earnings.