ASIN 

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Asin Thottumkal
  • Born: October 26, 1985
  • Birthplace: Kochi, Kerala, India
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Profession: Actress, Entrepreneur
  • Years Active: 2001 – 2015
  • Spouse: Rahul Sharma (Married in 2016)
  • Children: One daughter
  • Languages Worked In: Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam

Career Overview

Asin was one of the most successful actresses in Tamil, Telugu, and Bollywood cinema during the 2000s. She was known for her versatility, charm, and strong screen presence. After achieving superstardom in South India, she transitioned to Bollywood, where she starred in multiple blockbuster hits.

In 2015, she retired from acting after getting married to businessman Rahul Sharma, the co-founder of Micromax.

Filmography – Major Movies

Malayalam Debut and Early Career

  1. Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vaka (2001, Malayalam) – Debut film.

Rise in Tamil and Telugu Cinema

  1. Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi (2003, Telugu) – Won Filmfare Award for Best Actress (Telugu).
  2. Shivamani (2003, Telugu) – Commercial success with Nagarjuna.
  3. Gharshana (2004, Telugu) – Action thriller with Venkatesh.
  4. Ghajini (2005, Tamil) – Career-defining blockbuster, won multiple awards.
  5. Majaa (2005, Tamil) – Action-comedy with Vikram.
  6. Sivakasi (2005, Tamil) – Commercial hit with Vijay.
  7. Varalaru (2006, Tamil) – One of the biggest hits of 2006 with Ajith Kumar.
  8. Pokkiri (2007, Tamil) – Superhit action film with Vijay.
  9. Dasavathaaram (2008, Tamil) – Sci-fi film, paired with Kamal Haasan.

Bollywood Success

  1. Ghajini (2008, Hindi) – Bollywood debut opposite Aamir Khan, first ₹100 crore Hindi film.
  2. London Dreams (2009, Hindi) – With Salman Khan and Ajay Devgn.
  3. Ready (2011, Hindi) – Comedy blockbuster with Salman Khan.
  4. Housefull 2 (2012, Hindi) – Multi-starrer, superhit.
  5. Bol Bachchan (2012, Hindi) – Commercial hit with Ajay Devgn.
  6. Khiladi 786 (2012, Hindi) – Action-comedy with Akshay Kumar.

Awards and Achievements

Filmfare Awards South

  • Best Actress – Telugu for Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi (2003).
  • Best Actress – Tamil for Ghajini (2005).

Other Major Awards

  • Vijay Award for Best Actress for Ghajini (2005).
  • SIIMA Award for Excellence in South Cinema.

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS : 

YOUTUBE : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDmIF15aEk4&pp=ygUYIEFzaW4gbGlmZSBoaXN0b3J5IHRhbWls

INSTAGRAM : https://www.instagram.com/simply.asin/

FACEBOOK : https://www.facebook.com/TeamAsin/