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Profile:
Name: Asin Thottumkal
Date Of Birth: 26 October 1985
Place Of Birth: Cochin, Kerala, India
Nationality: Indian
Other names: Kalaimamani Asin
Occupation: Actress, model

Asin childhood photo

Biography:
Asin is an Indian film actress from the state of Kerala. She is currently considered to be one of the most popular actresses in the South Indian film industry. 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. In the same year she won the Santosham Best Actress Award for her performance alongside Akkineni Nagarjuna in her second Telugu film, Shivamani. Her following two Telugu films, Lakshmi Narasimha and Gharshana, both portrayed Asin as the love interest for police officers.

Asin stills

Early life:
Asin was born in Cochin, Kerala on 26 October 1985, to Joseph and Seline Thottumkal. Her father, Joseph Thottumkal originally from a Syro-Malabar Catholic Nasrani family in Thodupuzha, 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?s father was keen to name her as Mary, after her grandmother. He however named her Asin as the name had a beautiful meaning. 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?. She attended Navy Children 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. The actress can speak seven languages; being well-versed in Malayalam (her mother tongue), two other South Indian languages (Tamil, Telugu) as well as Hindi, French, English and Sanskrit. Asin is also learning Marathi for her upcoming movie Khiladi 786 in which she plays a typical marathi girl.

Housefull 2 movie still

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. In the same year she won the Santosham Best Actress Award for her performance alongside Akkineni Nagarjuna in her second Telugu film, Shivamani. 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. After a brief return to Telugu films, to do Chakram, she appeared in Ullam Ketkumae. 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.

London Dreams movie still

Kollywood breakthrough & Stardom (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. 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. 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. 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?. Asin appeared in Pawan Kalyan?s Annavaram, another successful venture which was a remake of Thirupaachi. 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. 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.

Asin and Salman Khan

Blockbusters & Bollywood debut (2008?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. Dasavathaaram subsequently went on to become one of the biggest blockbusters in South Indian film history. 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. 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. Ghajini became the highest grossing Bollywood film of 2008 and sixth highest-grossing Bollywood film of all time according to net collections. 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. The film received mixed reviews from critics.

Asin and Deepika Padukone

Comeback & success in Kollywood:
Her first film of 2011 was Kaavalan which released on 15 January 2011. The film was a critical and commercial success. 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?. The Chemistry between Joseph Vijay and Asin Thottumkal worked out well and was appreciated like their before films Sivakasi and Pokkiri.The film also includes Vadivelu as the comedian along with Mithra Kurian, Roja Selvamani, Rajkiran playing supporting roles.

Breakthrough & Stardom in Bollywood (2011-Present):
Her next movie with Salman Khan, Ready was released on 3 June 2011 to mixed reviews. Upon release, Ready became the second highest weekend grossing Bollywood film, after Dabangg and went on to became the fifth film in Bollywood history to collect more than INR100 crore (US$18.1 million) in the domestic market. In 2012, she appeared alongside Akshay Kumar in Sajid Khan?s Housefull 2. Housefull 2 became the third major success for Asin after Ghajini and Ready in Bollywood, which also went on to collect more than INR100 crore (US$18.1 million) in the domestic market. On July 6, 2012, Rohit Shetty?s Bol Bachchan alongside Ajay Devgn and Abhishek Bachchan released with Mixed reviews with the Critics praising the performances of Asin, Ajay Devgn and Abhishek Bachchan. The movie is now declared a blockbuster making it a hat trick for Asin and second film in the same year collecting more than 100 crores after Housefull 2. Currently Asin is filming for Khiladi 786, which will reunite her with her Housefull 2 costar, Akshay Kumar., which is set for release in December 2012.

Asin at Filmfare Awards 2011 Nominations and Pre Awards Event

Brand ambassador:
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, and Sure (anti-perspirant). The soap brand Lux signed Asin as their brand ambassador in late 2010. Earlier, Asin was also signed as the brand ambassador for Amrutanjan. Asin was also the brand ambassador for Big Bazaar, with the Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

Asin attends at the 57th Idea Fimfare Awards Event

Filmography:
2001 Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vaka
2003 Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi
2003 Shivamani
2004 M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi
2004 Lakshmi Narasimha
2004 Gharshana
2005 Ullam Ketkumae
2005 Chakram
2005 Ghajini
2005 Majaa
2005 Sivakasi
2006 Annavaram
2006 Varalaru
2007 Aalwar
2007 Pokkiri
2007 Vel
2008 Dasavathaaram
2008 Ghajini
2009 London Dreams
2011 Kaavalan
2011 Ready
2012 Housefull 2
2012 Bol Bachchan
2012 Khiladi 786

Asin awards

Awards:
Filmfare Awards
2008 ? Filmfare ? Best Female Debutant ? Ghajini
2009 ? Screen -? Most Promising Newcomer (Female) for Ghajini(2008)
2003 ? Filmfare ? Best Telugu Actress Award for Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi
2003 ? Santosham ? Best Actress Award for Shivamani 9848022338
2004 ? Filmfare ? Best Tamil Female Debut Award for M. Kumaran son of Mahalakshmi
2005 ? Filmfare -? Best Tamil Actress Award for Ghajini

Won 2009 Max Stardust Awards for Superstar of Tomorrow ? Ghajini
Won 2009 IIFA Award for Best Debutant Star ? Female

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