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{{about|the film actress}}
Asin Thottumakal
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| name = Asin Thottumkal
| image = Asin at screen awards.jpg
| caption = Asin at Screen Awards 2012
| birth_name = Asin Thottumkal
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1985|10|27}}<ref name="DOB"/>
| birth_place = [[Cochin]], [[Kerala]], India
| residence = [[Mumbai]], Maharashtra, India
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| nationality = Indian
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| years_active = 2001&nbsp;– present
| height = {{convinfobox|5|ft|6|in||cm}}
| spouse =
| parents = Joseph Thottumkal<br />Dr. Seline Thottumkal
| website = {{URL|http://www.asinonline.com/|asinonline.com}}
| occupation = [[Actress]], [[Model (person)|Model]]
| Filmfare Awards = 3
| Other Awards = 10
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'''Asin Thottumkal''' (born 26 October 1985<ref name="DOB">{{cite web|author=Rediff Entertainment Bureau|publisher=Rediff|title=Asin's 23rd birthday plans|date=25 October 2005|url=http://ia.rediff.com/movies/2005/oct/25asin.htm|accessdate=10 October 2007}}</ref>), known [[Mononymous person|mononymously]] as '''Asin''', is an Indian [[film actress]], [[model (person)|model]] and stage performer who acts primarily in Hindi and Tamil films. She also acted in some Telugu and [[Malayalam]] films. Making her acting debut in [[Sathyan Anthikkad]]'s [[Malayalam film]] ''[[Narendra Makan Jayakanthan Vaka]]'' (2001), Asin had her first commercial success with the [[Telugu language|Telugu]] film ''[[Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi]]'' in 2003, and won a [[Filmfare Best Actress Award (Telugu)|Filmfare Best Telugu Actress Award]] for the film. Its remake ''[[M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi]]'' (2004) was her debut in Tamil and a huge success. She received her second [[Filmfare Best Actress Award South|South Filmfare Award for Best Actress]] for her most noted critically acclaimed performance in her second [[Tamil film]], ''[[Ghajini (2005 film)|Ghajini]]'' (2005). She played the lead female roles in several films such as the dramatic thriller ''[[Varalaru (film)|Varalaru]]'' (2006), the action thriler ''[[Pokkiri]]'' (2007) and ''[[Dasavathaaram]]'' (2008). She thus established her as leading actress in [[Tamil cinema]].<ref>www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-slide-shows/movie-3/top-10-heroines/top-10-actress.html</ref><ref>http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/54514.html</ref>

In late 2008, Asin made her début in the [[Bollywood]] film ''[[Ghajini (2008 film)|Ghajini]]'' which was the first bollywood film to have collected more than 100 crore in the domestic box office, subsequently winning the [[Filmfare Best Female Debut Award]]. She also starred in blockbuster movies ''[[Ready (2011 film)|Ready]]'' (2011) opposite [[Salman Khan]] and ''[[Housefull 2]]'' alongside [[Akshay Kumar]], thus establishing herself as a leading actress in [[Bollywood]] as well.<ref>http://www.top10bollywood.com/2009/07/top-10-bollywood-actress.html</ref> Her recent hindi release ''Housefull 2'' also had record breaking opening collections in Bollywood.<ref>[http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4273&nCat= Housefull 2 record worldwide opening]</ref>

==Early life & background==
Asin was born in [[Kochi]], [[Kerala]] on 26 October 1985 to Josheph and Seline Thottumkal. Her father, Joseph Thottumkal originally from a [[Nasrani]] [[Syro-Malabar Catholic Church|Christian]] family in [[Thodupuzha]],<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/03/09/stories/2009030959600300.htm | location=Chennai, India | work=The Hindu | title=A surprise step, an award-winning debut | date=9 March 2009}}</ref> managed several businesses. Her mother, Seline Thottumkal remains a surgeon, who moved settlements from Kochi to [[Chennai]] to [[Mumbai]] to live with her daughter. Asin has quoted that her name means "pure and without blemish". She claims that the 'A' in her name is from [[Sanskrit]] meaning "without", and 'sin' from [[English language|English]]".<ref name="name">{{cite news|author=Ahmed, afsana|publisher=[[Times of India]]|title=Salman's very supportive: Asin|date=11 May 2009|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/ENTERTAINMENT/Bollywood/News-Interviews/Salmans-very-supportive-Asin/articleshow/4505742.cms |accessdate=5 August 2009}}</ref>

She attended [[Navy Children School|Naval Public School]] from L.K.G.(Pre.K) through 10th standard (grade). She then attended St. Teresa's School in Kochi for her [[Plus Two]] education. After that she attended [[St. Teresa's College]] for Women in Kochi, a college affiliated with [[Mahatma Gandhi University|MG University]], where she earned a [[Bachelors of Arts]] degree in [[English Literature]].<ref>{{cite web|title='I have seen enough success before to not get carried away'|url=http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2009/mar/19slide2-verve-cover-girl-asin.htm|work=Rediff|accessdate=5 January 2011}}</ref> The actress can speak seven languages; being well-versed in Malayalam (her mother tongue), three other South Indian languages (Tamil, Telugu, Kannada) as well as Hindi, English, and French.<ref>[http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_priyanka-chopra-miffed-with-asin_1428427/ Priyanka Chopra miffed with Asin?]</ref><ref>[http://www.glamsham.com/movies/scoops/10/aug/26-shahid-n-asins-bonding-irks-priyanka-081001.asp/ Shahid & Asin's bonding irks Priyanka]</ref><ref>[http://www.filmyfriday.com/bollywood-news/asin-dishes-out-choice-words/ Asin dishes out choice words!]</ref>

==Career==
===Early Work (2001–2004)===
Asin Thottumkal debuted in a [[Malayalam]] film ''[[Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vaka]]'' in 2001, at the age of 16. After taking a year out to pursue her education, Asin returned with her breakthrough film as an actress, ''[[Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi]]'' opposite [[Ravi Teja]], portraying a [[Tamil people|Tamil]] girl in her first [[Telugu language]] film, which subsequently fetched her the [[Filmfare Best Actress Award (Telugu)|Telugu Filmfare Award for Best Actress]].<ref name="awards">{{cite web|author=Thottumkal, Asin|publisher=AsinOnline.com|title=Awards|date=24 December 2008|url=http://www.asinonline.com/awards.htm|accessdate=24 December 2008}}</ref> In the same year she won the [[Santosham Best Actress Award]] for her performance alongside [[Akkineni Nagarjuna]] in her second Telugu film, ''[[Shivamani (film)|Shivamani]]''.<ref name="awards"/> Her following two [[Telugu language|Telugu]] films, ''[[Lakshmi Narasimha]]'' and ''[[Gharshana]]'', both portrayed Asin as the love interest for police officers.

Asin's first [[Tamil language]] film was ''[[M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi]]'', in which she co-starred with [[Jayam Ravi]]. Asin reprised her role from her film ''Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi'' for the remake, which saw her portraying a [[Malayali]] girl instead of the Tamil girl in the original. The movie subsequently went on to become one of the biggest hits in [[Tamil cinema]] during 2004, introducing Asin to [[Tamil film industry]].<ref name="mkumaran">{{cite web|author=Radhakrishnan, Mathangi|publisher=MusicIndiaOnline|title='M. Kumaran...' rules the Tamil box office|date=15 October 2004|url=http://www.musicindiaonline.com/n/i/tamil/903/|accessdate=24 December 2008}}</ref> After a brief return to Telugu films, to do ''[[Chakram (2005 film)|Chakram]]'', she appeared in ''[[Ullam Ketkumae]]''.<ref name="chakram">{{cite news|author=Narasimhan, ML|publisher=[[The Hindu]]|title=Dubbed films rule yet again |date=30 December 2005|url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2005/12/30/stories/2005123002160100.htm|accessdate=24 December 2008|location=Chennai, India}}</ref> The film, initially launched in 2002, is a college love story, directed by [[Jeeva (director)|Jeeva]], which was long-delayed but eventually became a successful venture at the box-office, creating wider opportunities for her and the rest of the cast.<ref name="uk">{{cite web|author=Shivram, Prasanna|publisher=[[The Hindu]]|title=Jeeva's lyrical frames |date=13 July 2007|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/life/2007/07/13/stories/2007071350040200.htm|accessdate=24 December 2008}}</ref>

===Breakthrough (2005–2007)===
After the release of ''Ullam Ketkumae'', Asin was cited as a leading heroine of the Tamil film industry after starring in blockbuster films like ''[[Ghajini (2005 film)|Ghajini]]'', ''[[Sivakasi]]'', ''[[Varalaru]]'' and ''[[Pokkiri]]'' respectively.<ref name="fourbig">{{cite news|author=Kamath, Sudhish|publisher=[[The Hindu]]|title=Asin turns out to be the brightest sparkler this year|date=1 November 2005|url=http://www.hindu.com/2005/11/01/stories/2005110117190200.htm|accessdate=24 December 2008|location=Chennai, India}}</ref> The film which provided the breakthrough for Asin was ''[[Ghajini (2005 film)|Ghajini]]''. The film, co-starring [[Suriya (actor)|Surya]] and was directed by [[A. R. Murugadoss]], earned her the [[Filmfare Best Actress Award (Tamil)|Tamil Filmfare Award for Best Actress]]. Her role was that of a vivacious young model named Kalpana. [[Sify]].com praised her portrayal as "magical", describing her character as a "lovable chatterbox", played with "sheer ability in the romantic interludes, the poignant and heartfelt scenes when she rescues minor girls from villains and her gory end are touching".<ref name="sifykalapna">{{cite web|author=|publisher=[[Sify]]|title=Ghajini|date=27 September 2005|url=http://sify.com/movies/tamil/review.php?id=13952885&ctid=5&cid=2429|accessdate=23 December 2008}}</ref> The following [[Diwali]] in 2005, Asin had two releases, ''[[Sivakasi (film)|Sivakasi]]'' and ''[[Majaa]]''. Despite the latter becoming an average grosser, the former went on to be a successful venture at the box office.<ref name="sivakasi">{{cite news|author=Rangarajan, Malathi|publisher=[[The Hindu]]|title=With the formula intact |date=11 November 2005|url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2005/11/11/stories/2005111100180200.htm|accessdate=24 December 2008|location=Chennai, India}}</ref><ref name="majaa">{{cite web|author=Ashok Kumar, SR|publisher=[[The Hindu]]|title=Where is the entertainment? |date=4 November 2005|url=http://www.hindujobs.com/thehindu/fr/2005/11/04/stories/2005110402340200.htm|accessdate=24 December 2008}}</ref>

The following year, her long-delayed venture, ''[[Varalaru (film)|Varalaru]]'' opposite [[Ajith Kumar]] also succeeded at the box office, and The Hindu said she "looks lustrous and sails through her role smoothly".<ref name="Varalaru">{{cite news|author=Rangarajan, Malathi|publisher=[[The Hindu]]|title=In the race, surely&nbsp;— Varalaaru |date=27 October 2006|url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/10/27/stories/2006102700060200.htm|accessdate=24 December 2008|location=Chennai, India}}</ref> Asin appeared in [[Pawan Kalyan]]'s ''[[Annavaram]]'', another successful venture which was a remake of [[Thirupaachi]].<ref name="Annavaram">{{cite web|author=Vardhan, Adithya|publisher=[[Rediff]]|title=Annavaram is paisa vasool|date=2 January 2007|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/jan/02anna.htm|accessdate=24 December 2008}}</ref> In January 2007, Asin appeared opposite Ajith Kumar and Vijay in two different films, ''[[Aalwar]]'' and ''[[Pokkiri]]'', with the latter becoming a success, whilst ''Aalwar'' became a failure. Whilst Asin's role in ''Aalwar'' was criticized, her performance in ''Pokkiri'' was lauded by critics.<ref name="LAalwarl">{{cite web|author=Mohan, Piraba|publisher=Behindwoods|title=Aalwar: Ajith is the saving grace|date=14 January 2007|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-articles/movies-05/aalwar-review.html|accessdate=24 December 2008}}</ref><ref name="LPokkiri">{{cite web|author=Bhaskar, Shweta|publisher=[[Rediff]]|title=Pokkiri: Watch only for Vijay, Asin|date=15 January 2007|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/jan/15sspokkiri.htm|accessdate=24 December 2008}}</ref> Her final project of the year was opposite Surya, in [[Hari (director)|Hari's]] ''[[Vel]]'', which had a Diwali 2007 release, subsequently becoming her third successful film which released during the Diwali season in three years. Asin, who portrayed a [[TV anchor]], was appreciated for her role in the film.<ref name="LondonVel">{{cite web|author=Hari, TSV|publisher=[[Rediff]]|title=Vel is slick and neat|date=8 November 2007|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/nov/08vel.htm|accessdate=24 December 2008}}</ref>

===Success & Hindi Films (2008–2010)===
[[Image:Asin Thottumkal.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Asin in 2010]]
Asin appeared in her first dual role in [[K. S. Ravikumar]]'s ''[[Dasavathaaram]]'' opposite [[Kamal Haasan]], who portrayed ten roles. The film, which was under production since September 2006, became Asin's largest film till date. Despite being overshadowed by Haasan's ten roles, Asin's portrayals in the film were praised as her "best-to-date" with one of her roles being that of a [[Vaishnavite]] in 12th century [[Tamil Nadu]]; whilst the other character was a [[Brahmin]] girl from [[Chidambaram]] for which she won her first [[ITFA Best Actress Award]].<ref name="Dasavtharamperf">{{cite web|author=Vijayasarathy, R. G.|publisher=[[Rediff]]|title=Dasavathaaram is spectacular|date=13 June 2008|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/jun/13dasa.htm|accessdate=24 December 2008}}</ref> ''Dasavathaaram'' subsequently went on to become one of the biggest blockbusters in South Indian film history.<ref name="Dasavtharamblockbuster">{{cite web|author=|publisher=[[The Times (South Africa)|The Times]]|title=Kamalhassan's new blockbuster hit is setting records worldwide|date=29 June 2008|url=http://www.thetimes.co.za/Entertainment/Article.aspx?id=792296|accessdate=24 December 2008}}</ref>

Since establishing herself as the leading actress in South India, Asin opted to move into [[Bollywood]]. Her first film, ''[[Ghajini (2008 film)|Ghajini]]'' opposite [[Aamir Khan]] was the remake of her breakthrough film of the same name. Upon release, the film garnered positive reactions from critics and masses alike, with Asin being singled out for her "fabulous" portray. Noted critic, [[Taran Adarsh]] described her Hindi debut as "fabulous" and that "to share the screen space with an actor of the stature of Aamir Khan and yet remain in your memory even after the show has ended is no cakewalk. She looks fresh and photogenic and acts her part brilliantly", giving Asin's performance a positive outlook.<ref name="GhajiniHindi">{{cite web|author=Adarsh, Taran|publisher=[[Sify]]|title=Review: Ghajini has blockbuster written all over it|date=23 December 2008|url=http://sify.com/movies/bollywood/review.php?id=14824058&ctid=5&cid=2425|accessdate=23 December 2008|authorlink=Taran Adarsh}}</ref>

''Ghajini'' is the highest grossing Bollywood film of 2008 and sixth [[List of highest-grossing Bollywood films|highest-grossing Bollywood film]] of all time according to net collections.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=127&catName=MjAwMC0yMDA5|title=Top Lifetime Grossers 2000-2009 (Figures in Ind Rs)|publisher=Box-Office-India}}</ref> Asin later appeared in [[Vipul Shah]]'s ''[[London Dreams]]'' alongside [[Salman Khan]] and [[Ajay Devgan]], in which she played as a south Indian girl, Priya, who is emotional but strong willed and an ambitious dancer at the same time.<ref name="LondonDreamsHindi">{{cite web|author=Jha, Subhash. K|publisher=[[NDTV]]|title=Asin to croon for London Dreams|date=10 December 2008|url=http://music.ndtv.com/story.asp?id=ENTEN20080075988|accessdate=24 December 2008}}</ref><ref name="InternationalAsin">{{cite web|author=IndiaGlitz|publisher=IndiaGlitz|title=Asin's encore with Kamal Hassan|date=17 January 2009|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/44351.html|accessdate=17 January 2009}}</ref> The film received mixed reviews from critics.

After the debacle of ''London Dreams'' in which most of her scenes were chopped off, Asin rejected several Bollywood movies including [[Priyadarshan]]'s ''[[De Dana Dan]]'' opposite [[Akshay Kumar]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.glamsham.com/movies/scoops/09/may/02-why-asin-had-to-say-no-to-priyan-n-akki-050905.asp |title=Why Asin had to say ‘no‘ to Priyan & Akki! - bollywood news |publisher=glamsham.com |date=2 May 2009 |accessdate=28 June 2011}}</ref> ''[[Delhi-6]]'' opposite [[Abhishek Bachchan]], [[Farhan Akhtar]]'s ''[[Kartik Calling Kartik]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/Asin-is-on-a-roll-imagegallery-kollywood-jgzmc1bacca.html?html=5 |title=Asin is on a roll |publisher=Sify.com |date= |accessdate=28 June 2011}}</ref> and [[Ashutosh Gowariker]]'s period flick ''[[Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey]]'' opposite Abhishek Bachchan<ref>{{cite web|author=PriyankaPereira |url=http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/Asin-ready-for-a-rerun/786460/ |title=Asin ready for a rerun |publisher=Express India |date=6 May 2011 |accessdate=28 June 2011}}</ref> and decided to be part of Tamil movie ''[[Kaavalan]]''.

''[[Kaavalan]]'' was released on 15 January 2011. The film was a critical and commercial success.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/vijay-s-kaavalan-is-a-hit-news-tamil-lbzkgaadefh.html|title=Vijay's Kaavalan is a hit!|publisher=Sify|accessdate=26 January 2011}}</ref> ''Behindwoods'' review of the film praised her performance: "Asin, in Tamil for the first time after ''Dasavatharam'', convinces us with her portrayal. The chemistry of the lead pair has worked out well; especially the portions where Asin tries various ways to exasperate Vijay; things that ultimately result in love". After this film, she is the highest paid south Indian actress with {{INR convert|2|c}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/kavalan-movie-review.html |title=Vijay (re)turns romantic! Feel good&nbsp;– Feel emotional |publisher=Behindwoods |date= |accessdate=23 March 2011}}</ref>

===Bollywood Films (2011&nbsp;– present)===
Her next movie with Salman Khan, ''[[Ready (2011 film)|Ready]]'' was released on 3 June 2011 to mixed reviews.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibosnetwork.com/newsmanager/templates/template1.aspx?a=22264&z=9|title=Box Office: Ready opens to good opening with mixed response|publisher=ibosnetwork|accessdate=4 June 2011}}</ref> Critics praised the chemistry between Salman and Asin.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/review/12984.html |title=Ready Movie Review |publisher=Behindwoods |date= |accessdate=5 June 2011}}</ref> Upon release, Ready became the second highest weekend grossing Bollywood film, after ''[[Dabangg]]''<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-06-07/box-office/29629146_1_multiplexes-small-budget-releases-single-screen|title=Ready is second to Dabangg|publisher= Times Of India|accessdate=7 June 2011|date=7 June 2011}}</ref> and went on to became the fifth film in Bollywood history to collect more than {{INR convert|100|c}} in the domestic market.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=3031&nCat=box_office_news|title=Ready At 101.50 Crore Nett After Two Weeks|publisher=Box-Office-India|accessdate=17 June 2010}}</ref>

''[[Housefull 2]]'' opposite [[Akshay Kumar]] released on 6th April 2012. Housefull 2 became the third blockbuster for Asin after Ghajini and Ready in bollywood, which also went on to collect more than {{INR convert|100|c}} in the domestic market.<ref name=boxofficecapsule>{{cite web|title=Housefull 2 Crosses 100 Cr Nett In 3rd Weekend|url=http://www.boxofficecapsule.com/boxoffice-collections.aspx?collection_id=244}}</ref> The critics praised Asin as compared to other actresses in the film proving her acting capability and star power.<ref>http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/reviews/2012/housefull-2-movie-review-060412.html</ref> Bollywood Hungama's reviewer Taran Adarsh stated, "Amongst the female leads, Asin has the meatiest role and gives a decent account of herself. Jacqueline, Shazahn and Zarine act more as eye candy."<ref>http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/542290</ref> While a reviewer from Behindwoods stated "Asin looks super chic and has really spiced up her clothes with her generous necklines, micro-minis and hot pants."<ref>http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/apr-12-01/housefull-2-review.html</ref> and another reviewer from Sify.com stated, "Asin shines with her spirited act."<ref>http://www.sify.com/movies/bollywood/review.php?id=14995827&ctid=5&cid=2425</ref>

She is currently filming for [[Rohit Shetty]]'s ''[[Bol Bachchan]]'', which also includes [[Ajay Devgan]] and [[Abhishek Bachchan]]. The shooting of the film is currently in progress and is slated for July 2012 release.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/68110.html|title=Ajay gets Asin, Genelia for Abhishek|publisher=IndiaGlitz|date= |accessdate=28 June 2011}}.</ref>

==Awards==
Asin has won a number of awards for her performance in various films in the Tamil, Telugu and Hindi industries, including the [[Kalaimamani]] award by the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu in 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/exclusive/2009/kalaimamani-awards-250209.html |title=Kalaimamani awards distributed |publisher=Oneindia |date=25 February 2009 |accessdate=23 March 2011}}</ref> She also won the Giant award along with [[Shahid Kapoor]] in the same year.<ref>{{cite web|author=Filmicafe Media Inc |url=http://www.filmicafe.com/photo_event_images.php?cat_id=1&subcat_id=2&event_id=3400&sort=view |title=Shahid Kapoor and Asin at Giant Awards, Photos |publisher=Filmicafe.com |date=17 September 2009 |accessdate=23 March 2011}}</ref>

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. The three Filmfare awards, she has won so far includes, [[Filmfare Best Actress Award (Telugu)|Filmfare Best Telugu Actress Award]] for ''[[Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi]]'', [[Filmfare Best Actress Award (Tamil)|Filmfare Best Tamil Actress Award]] for ''[[Ghajini (2005 film)|Ghajini]]'' and [[Filmfare Best Female Debut Award]] for her Hindi debut in ''[[Ghajini (2008 film)|Ghajini]]''.

Asin was also awarded for her achievements and success in the field of entertainment by the government of Kerala in March 2012. The annual award is presented to women who are true icons for young women in Kerala. She quoted, {{bquote|"I'm honoured and humbled. It was amazing to receive the award on home soil. Though I have attended several award ceremonies and bagged several honours all these years, this was singularly unique for me. It was special even for my family. Being recognised by people in the place where you come from has special significance."<ref>http://www.ndtv.com/article/bollywood/asin-honoured-by-kerala-government-191339</ref>}}

She has also won [[Stardust Award for Superstar of Tomorrow - Female]], [[IIFA Star Debut Award]] and [[Star Screen Award for Most Promising Newcomer - Female]] and was also nominated for [[Filmfare Best Actress Award]] for her performance in ''[[Ghajini (2008 film)|Ghajini]]''. Apart from her Filmfare awards, she has also won [[Santosham Best Actress Award]] for her performance in ''[[Shivamani 9848022338]]'' alongside [[Akkineni Nagarjuna|Nagarjuna]] and [[ITFA Best Actress Award]] for her portrayal of a Brahmin girl opposite [[Kamal Haasan]] in ''[[Dasavathaaram]]''. In 2012, she won the "Pride of Kerala" award at the [[Asianet Film Awards]].

==Other works==
===Brand Ambassador===
[[Image:Asin at fairever launch.jpg|thumb|150px|right|Asin at Fairever launch.]]
Asin is the brand ambassador for a number of products including Fairever Fairness cream, Clinic All Clear Shampoo, Parachute Hair Oil, Colgate Maxfresh Tooth paste, Mirinda (soft drink), Spinz Talcum Powder, BIG 92.7 FM Radio station, Tanishq, Goldplus Jewellery, Fair & Lovely, <ref>{{cite news |title=Fair & Lovely goes in for facelift |author=Viveat Susan Pinto |url=http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/fairlovely-goes-in-for-facelift/393621/ |newspaper=[[Business Standard]] |date=3 May 2010 |accessdate=1 March 2012}} </ref>and Sure (anti-perspirant).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/2010/05/31/14187/index.html |title=Asin signs on as brand ambassador for Sure |publisher=Bollywoodhungama.com |date=31 May 2010 |accessdate=23 March 2011}}</ref>

The soap brand [[Lux (soap)|Lux]] signed Asin as their brand ambassador in late 2010.<ref>{{cite web|title=Asin to be brand ambassador of Lux|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/2010/09/16/14619/index.html|work=Bollywood Hungama|accessdate=5 January 2011}}</ref> Earlier, Asin was also signed as the brand ambassador for [[Amrutanjan]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Asin signed up as brand ambassador for Amrutanjan|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/2010/09/27/14682/index.html|work=Bollywood Hungama|accessdate=5 January 2011}}</ref> Asin was also the brand ambassador for ''Big Bazaar'', with the Indian cricket captain [[Mahendra Singh Dhoni]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Asin, Dhoni in Big Bazaar ad|url=http://www.bollywoodmantra.com/news/sin-dhoni-in-big-bazaar-ad/4082/|publisher=Bollywood Mantra|accessdate=5 January 2011|author=Bollywood Mantra Staff|date=26 March 2009}}</ref>

===Philanthropy===
Asin Thottumkal has decided to fund the education of Radhika, an eight-year-old orphan girl from Kerala.<ref>{{cite web|author=Siddharth Soni |url=http://www.myasin.com/2010/09/asin-thottumkal-to-fund-girls-education.html |title=Asin thottumkal to fund girl's education |publisher=Myasin.com |date=22 September 2010 |accessdate=23 March 2011}}</ref> During her shoot of her film ''Ready'' with Salman Khan she was part of the camps that were meant to help the [[Sri Lankan Tamil people]] who were affected by the wars in [[Sri Lanka]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/news-interviews/Asin-wins-hearts-in-Sri-Lanka/articleshow/6158963.cms |title=Asin wins hearts in Sri Lanka&nbsp;— Times Of India |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=13 July 2010 |accessdate=23 March 2011}}</ref>

In an interview during the Women’s Half Marathon, Asin was talking about the importance of health and the necessity of eductaion and quoted, ‎{{bquote|“This cause is probably one of the biggest women centric issues in our country. I support the education of six children each year, five of which are girls. I have closely worked with these children and I know that if given the opportunity, women can educate themselves much better and know what is wrong or right for them. Education is a basic right and women should not be deprieved of that."<ref>http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_health-is-of-utmost-importance-says-asin_1652424</ref>}}

==Filmography==
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| 2001 || ''[[Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vaka]]'' || Swathi || [[Malayalam]] ||
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| 2003 || ''[[Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi]]'' || Chennai || [[Telugu language|Telugu]] || [[Filmfare Best Actress Award (Telugu)|Filmfare Best Telugu Actress Award]]
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| 2003 || ''[[Shivamani 9848022338]]'' || Vasantha || Telugu || [[Santosham Best Actress Award]]
|-
| 2004 || ''[[M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi]]'' || Mythili/Malabar || [[Tamil language|Tamil]] ||
|-
| 2004 || ''[[Lakshmi Narasimha]]'' || Rukhmini || Telugu ||
|-
| 2004 || ''[[Gharshana]]'' || Maya || Telugu ||
|-
| 2005 || ''[[Ullam Ketkumae]]'' ||Priya || Tamil ||
|-
| 2005 || ''[[Chakram (2005 film)|Chakram]]'' || Lakshmi || Telugu ||
|-
| 2005 || ''[[Ghajini (2005 film)|Ghajini]]'' || Kalpana || Tamil || [[Filmfare Best Actress Award (Tamil)|Filmfare Best Tamil Actress Award]]
|-
| 2005 || ''[[Majaa]]'' ||Seetha Lakshmi || Tamil ||
|-
| 2005 || ''[[Sivakasi (film)|Sivakasi]]'' || Hema || Tamil ||
|-
| 2006 || ''[[Annavaram (film)|Annavaram]]'' ||Aishwarya || Telugu ||
|-
| 2006 || ''[[Varalaru (film)|Varalaru]]'' || Divya || Tamil ||
|-
| 2007 || ''[[Aalwar]]'' || Priya || Tamil ||
|-
| 2007 || ''[[Pokkiri (film)|Pokkiri]]'' || Shruthi || Tamil || Nominated—[[Vijay Award for Best Actress]]<br>Nominated—[[Vijay Award for Favourite Heroine]]
|-
| 2007 || ''[[Vel (film)|Vel]]'' || Swathi || Tamil ||
|-
| 2008 || ''[[Dasavathaaram]]'' || Kothai Radha,<br />Andaal || Tamil || [[ITFA Best Actress Award]]<br>Nominated—[[Vijay Award for Best Actress]]<br>Nominated—[[Vijay Award for Favourite Heroine]]
|-
| 2008 || ''[[Ghajini (2008 film)|Ghajini]]'' || Kalpana Shetty || [[Hindi]] || [[Filmfare Best Female Debut Award]]<br/>[[Stardust Award for Superstar of Tomorrow - Female]]<br/>[[IIFA Star Debut Award]]<br/>[[Star Screen Award for Most Promising Newcomer - Female]]<br/>Nominated—[[Filmfare Best Actress Award]]
|-
| 2009 || ''[[London Dreams]]'' || Priya || Hindi ||
|-
| 2011 || ''[[Kaavalan]]'' || Meera || Tamil ||
|-
| 2011 || ''[[Ready (2011 film)|Ready]]'' || Sanjana Singh/Pooja || Hindi ||
|-
| 2012 || ''[[Housefull 2]]'' || Heena Kapoor || Hindi ||
|-
| 2012 || ''[[Bol Bachchan]]'' || || Hindi || Releasing on July 6, 2012
|}

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This article is about the film actress. For other uses, see Asin (disambiguation).
Asin Thottumkal
Asin at Screen Awards 2012
Born
Asin Thottumkal

(1985-10-27) 27 October 1985 (age 38)[1]
Cochin, Kerala, India
NationalityIndian
Occupation(s)Actress, Model
Years active2001 – present
Height5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Parent(s)Joseph Thottumkal
Dr. Seline Thottumkal
Websiteasinonline.com

Asin Thottumkal (born 26 October 1985[1]), known mononymously as Asin, is an Indian film actress, model and stage performer who acts primarily in Hindi and Tamil films. She also acted in some Telugu and Malayalam films. Making her acting debut in Sathyan Anthikkad's Malayalam film Narendra Makan Jayakanthan Vaka (2001), Asin 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. Its remake M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi (2004) was her debut in Tamil and a huge success. She received her second South Filmfare Award for Best Actress for her most noted critically acclaimed performance in her second Tamil film, Ghajini (2005). She played the lead female roles in several films such as the dramatic thriller Varalaru (2006), the action thriler Pokkiri (2007) and Dasavathaaram (2008). She thus established her as leading actress in Tamil cinema.[2][3]

In late 2008, Asin made her début in the Bollywood film Ghajini which was the first bollywood film to have collected more than 100 crore in the domestic box office, subsequently winning the Filmfare Best Female Debut Award. She also starred in blockbuster movies Ready (2011) opposite Salman Khan and Housefull 2 alongside Akshay Kumar, thus establishing herself as a leading actress in Bollywood as well.[4] Her recent hindi release Housefull 2 also had record breaking opening collections in Bollywood.[5]

Early life & background

Asin was born in Kochi, Kerala on 26 October 1985 to Josheph and Seline Thottumkal. Her father, Joseph Thottumkal originally from a Nasrani Christian family in Thodupuzha,[6] managed several businesses. Her mother, Seline Thottumkal remains a surgeon, who moved settlements from Kochi to Chennai to Mumbai to live with her daughter. Asin has quoted that her name means "pure and without blemish". She claims that the 'A' in her name is from Sanskrit meaning "without", and 'sin' from English".[7]

She attended Naval Public School from L.K.G.(Pre.K) through 10th standard (grade). She then attended St. Teresa's School in Kochi for her Plus Two education. After that she attended St. Teresa's College for Women in Kochi, a college affiliated with MG University, where she earned a Bachelors of Arts degree in English Literature.[8] The actress can speak seven languages; being well-versed in Malayalam (her mother tongue), three other South Indian languages (Tamil, Telugu, Kannada) as well as Hindi, English, and French.[9][10][11]

Career

Early Work (2001–2004)

Asin Thottumkal debuted in a Malayalam film Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vaka in 2001, at the age of 16. After taking a year out to pursue her education, Asin returned with her breakthrough film as an actress, Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi opposite Ravi Teja, portraying a Tamil girl in her first Telugu language film, which subsequently fetched her the Telugu Filmfare Award for Best Actress.[12] In the same year she won the Santosham Best Actress Award for her performance alongside Akkineni Nagarjuna in her second Telugu film, Shivamani.[12] Her following two Telugu films, Lakshmi Narasimha and Gharshana, both portrayed Asin as the love interest for police officers.

Asin's first Tamil language film was M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi, in which she co-starred with Jayam Ravi. Asin reprised her role from her film Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi for the remake, which saw her portraying a Malayali girl instead of the Tamil girl in the original. The movie subsequently went on to become one of the biggest hits in Tamil cinema during 2004, introducing Asin to Tamil film industry.[13] After a brief return to Telugu films, to do Chakram, she appeared in Ullam Ketkumae.[14] The film, initially launched in 2002, is a college love story, directed by Jeeva, which was long-delayed but eventually became a successful venture at the box-office, creating wider opportunities for her and the rest of the cast.[15]

Breakthrough (2005–2007)

After the release of Ullam Ketkumae, Asin was cited as a leading heroine of the Tamil film industry after starring in blockbuster films like Ghajini, Sivakasi, Varalaru and Pokkiri respectively.[16] The film which provided the breakthrough for Asin was Ghajini. The film, co-starring Surya and was directed by A. R. Murugadoss, earned her the Tamil Filmfare Award for Best Actress. Her role was that of a vivacious young model named Kalpana. Sify.com praised her portrayal as "magical", describing her character as a "lovable chatterbox", played with "sheer ability in the romantic interludes, the poignant and heartfelt scenes when she rescues minor girls from villains and her gory end are touching".[17] The following Diwali in 2005, Asin had two releases, Sivakasi and Majaa. Despite the latter becoming an average grosser, the former went on to be a successful venture at the box office.[18][19]

The following year, her long-delayed venture, Varalaru opposite Ajith Kumar also succeeded at the box office, and The Hindu said she "looks lustrous and sails through her role smoothly".[20] Asin appeared in Pawan Kalyan's Annavaram, another successful venture which was a remake of Thirupaachi.[21] In January 2007, Asin appeared opposite Ajith Kumar and Vijay in two different films, Aalwar and Pokkiri, with the latter becoming a success, whilst Aalwar became a failure. Whilst Asin's role in Aalwar was criticized, her performance in Pokkiri was lauded by critics.[22][23] Her final project of the year was opposite Surya, in Hari's Vel, which had a Diwali 2007 release, subsequently becoming her third successful film which released during the Diwali season in three years. Asin, who portrayed a TV anchor, was appreciated for her role in the film.[24]

Success & Hindi Films (2008–2010)

Asin in 2010

Asin appeared in her first dual role in K. S. Ravikumar's Dasavathaaram opposite Kamal Haasan, who portrayed ten roles. The film, which was under production since September 2006, became Asin's largest film till date. Despite being overshadowed by Haasan's ten roles, Asin's portrayals in the film were praised as her "best-to-date" with one of her roles being that of a Vaishnavite in 12th century Tamil Nadu; whilst the other character was a Brahmin girl from Chidambaram for which she won her first ITFA Best Actress Award.[25] Dasavathaaram subsequently went on to become one of the biggest blockbusters in South Indian film history.[26]

Since establishing herself as the leading actress in South India, Asin opted to move into Bollywood. Her first film, Ghajini opposite Aamir Khan was the remake of her breakthrough film of the same name. Upon release, the film garnered positive reactions from critics and masses alike, with Asin being singled out for her "fabulous" portray. Noted critic, Taran Adarsh described her Hindi debut as "fabulous" and that "to share the screen space with an actor of the stature of Aamir Khan and yet remain in your memory even after the show has ended is no cakewalk. She looks fresh and photogenic and acts her part brilliantly", giving Asin's performance a positive outlook.[27]

Ghajini is the highest grossing Bollywood film of 2008 and sixth highest-grossing Bollywood film of all time according to net collections.[28] Asin later appeared in Vipul Shah's London Dreams alongside Salman Khan and Ajay Devgan, in which she played as a south Indian girl, Priya, who is emotional but strong willed and an ambitious dancer at the same time.[29][30] The film received mixed reviews from critics.

After the debacle of London Dreams in which most of her scenes were chopped off, Asin rejected several Bollywood movies including Priyadarshan's De Dana Dan opposite Akshay Kumar,[31] Delhi-6 opposite Abhishek Bachchan, Farhan Akhtar's Kartik Calling Kartik[32] and Ashutosh Gowariker's period flick Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey opposite Abhishek Bachchan[33] and decided to be part of Tamil movie Kaavalan.

Kaavalan was released on 15 January 2011. The film was a critical and commercial success.[34] Behindwoods review of the film praised her performance: "Asin, in Tamil for the first time after Dasavatharam, convinces us with her portrayal. The chemistry of the lead pair has worked out well; especially the portions where Asin tries various ways to exasperate Vijay; things that ultimately result in love". After this film, she is the highest paid south Indian actress with ₹2 crore (US$240,000).[35]

Bollywood Films (2011 – present)

Her next movie with Salman Khan, Ready was released on 3 June 2011 to mixed reviews.[36] Critics praised the chemistry between Salman and Asin.[37] Upon release, Ready became the second highest weekend grossing Bollywood film, after Dabangg[38] and went on to became the fifth film in Bollywood history to collect more than ₹100 crore (US$12 million) in the domestic market.[39]

Housefull 2 opposite Akshay Kumar released on 6th April 2012. Housefull 2 became the third blockbuster for Asin after Ghajini and Ready in bollywood, which also went on to collect more than ₹100 crore (US$12 million) in the domestic market.[40] The critics praised Asin as compared to other actresses in the film proving her acting capability and star power.[41] Bollywood Hungama's reviewer Taran Adarsh stated, "Amongst the female leads, Asin has the meatiest role and gives a decent account of herself. Jacqueline, Shazahn and Zarine act more as eye candy."[42] While a reviewer from Behindwoods stated "Asin looks super chic and has really spiced up her clothes with her generous necklines, micro-minis and hot pants."[43] and another reviewer from Sify.com stated, "Asin shines with her spirited act."[44]

She is currently filming for Rohit Shetty's Bol Bachchan, which also includes Ajay Devgan and Abhishek Bachchan. The shooting of the film is currently in progress and is slated for July 2012 release.[45]

Awards

Asin has won a number of awards for her performance in various films in the Tamil, Telugu and Hindi industries, including the Kalaimamani award by the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu in 2009.[46] She also won the Giant award along with Shahid Kapoor in the same year.[47]

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. The three Filmfare awards, she has won so far includes, Filmfare Best Telugu Actress Award for Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi, Filmfare Best Tamil Actress Award for Ghajini and Filmfare Best Female Debut Award for her Hindi debut in Ghajini.

Asin was also awarded for her achievements and success in the field of entertainment by the government of Kerala in March 2012. The annual award is presented to women who are true icons for young women in Kerala. She quoted,

"I'm honoured and humbled. It was amazing to receive the award on home soil. Though I have attended several award ceremonies and bagged several honours all these years, this was singularly unique for me. It was special even for my family. Being recognised by people in the place where you come from has special significance."[48]

She has also won Stardust Award for Superstar of Tomorrow - Female, IIFA Star Debut Award and Star Screen Award for Most Promising Newcomer - Female and was also nominated for Filmfare Best Actress Award for her performance in Ghajini. Apart from her Filmfare awards, she has also won Santosham Best Actress Award for her performance in Shivamani 9848022338 alongside Nagarjuna and ITFA Best Actress Award for her portrayal of a Brahmin girl opposite Kamal Haasan in Dasavathaaram. In 2012, she won the "Pride of Kerala" award at the Asianet Film Awards.

Other works

Brand Ambassador

File:Asin at fairever launch.jpg
Asin at Fairever launch.

Asin is the brand ambassador for a number of products including Fairever Fairness cream, Clinic All Clear Shampoo, Parachute Hair Oil, Colgate Maxfresh Tooth paste, Mirinda (soft drink), Spinz Talcum Powder, BIG 92.7 FM Radio station, Tanishq, Goldplus Jewellery, Fair & Lovely, [49]and Sure (anti-perspirant).[50]

The soap brand Lux signed Asin as their brand ambassador in late 2010.[51] Earlier, Asin was also signed as the brand ambassador for Amrutanjan.[52] Asin was also the brand ambassador for Big Bazaar, with the Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni.[53]

Philanthropy

Asin Thottumkal has decided to fund the education of Radhika, an eight-year-old orphan girl from Kerala.[54] During her shoot of her film Ready with Salman Khan she was part of the camps that were meant to help the Sri Lankan Tamil people who were affected by the wars in Sri Lanka.[55]

In an interview during the Women’s Half Marathon, Asin was talking about the importance of health and the necessity of eductaion and quoted, ‎

“This cause is probably one of the biggest women centric issues in our country. I support the education of six children each year, five of which are girls. I have closely worked with these children and I know that if given the opportunity, women can educate themselves much better and know what is wrong or right for them. Education is a basic right and women should not be deprieved of that."[56]

Filmography

Year Film Role Language Notes
2001 Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vaka Swathi Malayalam
2003 Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi Chennai Telugu Filmfare Best Telugu Actress Award
2003 Shivamani 9848022338 Vasantha Telugu Santosham Best Actress Award
2004 M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi Mythili/Malabar Tamil
2004 Lakshmi Narasimha Rukhmini Telugu
2004 Gharshana Maya Telugu
2005 Ullam Ketkumae Priya Tamil
2005 Chakram Lakshmi Telugu
2005 Ghajini Kalpana Tamil Filmfare Best Tamil Actress Award
2005 Majaa Seetha Lakshmi Tamil
2005 Sivakasi Hema Tamil
2006 Annavaram Aishwarya Telugu
2006 Varalaru Divya Tamil
2007 Aalwar Priya Tamil
2007 Pokkiri Shruthi Tamil Nominated—Vijay Award for Best Actress
Nominated—Vijay Award for Favourite Heroine
2007 Vel Swathi Tamil
2008 Dasavathaaram Kothai Radha,
Andaal		 Tamil ITFA Best Actress Award
Nominated—Vijay Award for Best Actress
Nominated—Vijay Award for Favourite Heroine
2008 Ghajini Kalpana Shetty Hindi Filmfare Best Female Debut Award
Stardust Award for Superstar of Tomorrow - Female
IIFA Star Debut Award
Star Screen Award for Most Promising Newcomer - Female
Nominated—Filmfare Best Actress Award
2009 London Dreams Priya Hindi
2011 Kaavalan Meera Tamil
2011 Ready Sanjana Singh/Pooja Hindi
2012 Housefull 2 Heena Kapoor Hindi
2012 Bol Bachchan Hindi Releasing on July 6, 2012

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