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{{Short description|Indian former actress (born 1985)}} | {{Short description|Indian former actress (born 1985)}} | ||
{{About|the Indian actress|other uses|Asin (disambiguation)}} | {{About|the Indian actress|other uses|Asin (disambiguation)}} | ||
{{Use dmy dates|date= | {{Use dmy dates|date=March 2023}} | ||
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2013}} | {{Use Indian English|date=September 2013}} | ||
{{Infobox person | {{Infobox person | ||
| name = Asin Thottumkal | | name = Asin Thottumkal | ||
| image = | | image = File:Asin at Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza's wedding at Grand Hyatt.jpg | ||
| caption = Asin at | | caption = Asin at a wedding reception in 2013 | ||
| native_name_lang = | | native_name_lang = | ||
| birth_name = Asin Thottumkal | | birth_name = Asin Thottumkal | ||
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| alma_mater = [[St. Teresa's College]] | | alma_mater = [[St. Teresa's College]] | ||
| occupation = {{hlist|Actress|model|dancer}} | | occupation = {{hlist|Actress|model|dancer}} | ||
| years_active = | | years_active = 2001–2012; 2015 | ||
| agent = | | agent = | ||
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'''Asin Thottumkal''' (born 26 October 1985), known [[Mononymous person|mononymously]] as '''Asin''', is a former | '''Asin Thottumkal''' (born 26 October 1985), known [[Mononymous person|mononymously]] as '''Asin''', is a Indian former actress who appeared predominantly in [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]], [[Hindi]] and [[Telugu language|Telugu]] films. She is a trained [[Bharatanatyam]] dancer.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Asins-classical-avataar/articleshow/5115585.cms |title=Asin's classical avataar |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=13 October 2009 |access-date=30 July 2019 |archive-date=31 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191031183508/https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Asins-classical-avataar/articleshow/5115585.cms |url-status=live}}</ref> She has received three [[Filmfare Awards]]. She began her acting career in the [[South Indian film industry]], but later shifted her focus to [[Bollywood]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-02-17/news-interviews/37133521_1_lucky-mascot-ghajini-actors |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130330023423/https://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-02-17/news-interviews/37133521_1_lucky-mascot-ghajini-actors |url-status=dead |archive-date=30 March 2013 |title=I want to work with younger actors of my generation: Asin |date=17 February 2013 |work=The Times of India |access-date=2 March 2013}}</ref> She speaks eight languages.<ref name="Desimartini.com">{{cite web |url=https://www.desimartini.com/news/telugu/asin-busy-learning-german/article4973.htm |title=Asin busy in learning German |date=7 June 2013 |work=Desimartini.com |publisher=Top Movies Entertainment Ltd |access-date=28 October 2014 |archive-date=24 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181224212919/https://www.desimartini.com/news/telugu/asin-busy-learning-german-article4973.htm |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://meencurry.com/biography-asin-thottumkal/ |title=Biography: Asin Thottumkal {{!}} Meen Curry |website=meencurry.com |language=en-US |access-date=20 February 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170220181557/https://meencurry.com/biography-asin-thottumkal/ |archive-date=20 February 2017 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="asinonline1">{{cite web |url=https://www.asinonline.com/images/press/english/asin-new-indian.jpg |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004215724/https://www.asinonline.com/images/press/english/asin-new-indian.jpg |url-status=dead |archive-date=4 October 2013 |title=Asin speaks Hindi |publisher=asinonline.com |access-date=2 June 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/asin-s-birthday-bash-news-tamil-kkfuySaicca.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131231183343/https://www.sify.com/movies/asin-s-birthday-bash-news-tamil-kkfuySaicca.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=31 December 2013 |title=Asin's birthday bash! |work=Sify}}</ref> | ||
Making her acting debut at the age of 15 with [[Sathyan Anthikkad]]'s [[Malayalam film]] ''[[Narendran 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 Award for Best Actress – Telugu|Filmfare Best Telugu Actress Award]] for the film. ''[[M. Kumaran Son of Mahalakshmi]]'' (2004) was her debut in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] and a huge success. She received her [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil|Filmfare Best Tamil Actress Award]] for her most noted critically acclaimed performance in her third Tamil film, ''[[Ghajini (2005 film)|Ghajini]]'' (2005). She then played the lead female roles in many successful films, the most notable being the action films ''[[Sivakasi (film)|Sivakasi]]'' (2005), ''[[Varalaru]]'' (2006), ''[[Pokkiri]]'' (2007), ''[[Vel (film)|Vel]]'' (2008) and ''[[Dasavathaaram]]'' (2008), hence establishing herself as the leading actress of Tamil cinema and was also honoured by the Tamil Nadu government with the [[Kalaimamani]] award for her excellence in the field of art and literature.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.hindu.com/2009/11/29/stories/2009112960210600.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091202084151/https://www.hindu.com/2009/11/29/stories/2009112960210600.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2 December 2009 |location=Chennai, India |work=[[The Hindu]] |title=Kalaimamani awards presented to 70 persons |date=29 November 2009}}</ref> In 2013, Asin was conferred with the [[2nd South Indian International Movie Awards#Generation Next Awards|Pride of South Indian Cinema]] award at SIIMA for her contribution to Tamil cinema.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/5511 |title=Asin bags the Pride of South Indian Cinema Award - Latest Movie Features - Bollywood Hungama |author=Bollywood Hungama |work=bollywoodhungama.com |access-date=18 September 2013 |archive-date=19 September 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130919065117/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/5511 |url-status= | Making her acting debut at the age of 15 with [[Sathyan Anthikkad]]'s [[Malayalam film]] ''[[Narendran 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 Award for Best Actress – Telugu|Filmfare Best Telugu Actress Award]] for the film. ''[[M. Kumaran Son of Mahalakshmi]]'' (2004) was her debut in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] and a huge success. She received her [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil|Filmfare Best Tamil Actress Award]] for her most noted critically acclaimed performance in her third Tamil film, ''[[Ghajini (2005 film)|Ghajini]]'' (2005). She then played the lead female roles in many successful films, the most notable being the action films ''[[Sivakasi (film)|Sivakasi]]'' (2005), ''[[Varalaru]]'' (2006), ''[[Pokkiri]]'' (2007), ''[[Vel (film)|Vel]]'' (2008) and ''[[Dasavathaaram]]'' (2008), hence establishing herself as the leading actress of Tamil cinema and was also honoured by the Tamil Nadu government with the [[Kalaimamani]] award for her excellence in the field of art and literature.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.hindu.com/2009/11/29/stories/2009112960210600.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091202084151/https://www.hindu.com/2009/11/29/stories/2009112960210600.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2 December 2009 |location=Chennai, India |work=[[The Hindu]] |title=Kalaimamani awards presented to 70 persons |date=29 November 2009}}</ref> In 2013, Asin was conferred with the [[2nd South Indian International Movie Awards#Generation Next Awards|Pride of South Indian Cinema]] award at SIIMA for her contribution to Tamil cinema.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/5511 |title=Asin bags the Pride of South Indian Cinema Award - Latest Movie Features - Bollywood Hungama |author=Bollywood Hungama |work=bollywoodhungama.com |access-date=18 September 2013 |archive-date=19 September 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130919065117/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/5511 |url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
In late 2008, Asin made her debut in the [[Bollywood]] film ''[[Ghajini (2008 film)|Ghajini]]'' (2008), opposite [[Aamir Khan]], which was the first Bollywood film to have collected more than {{INR}}1 billion in the domestic box office, subsequently collecting {{INRConvert|1.9|b}} worldwide. Asin won the [[Filmfare Best Female Debut Award]] and many accolades for Ghajini. 2011 marked the most successful phase of Asin's Bollywood career, as she starred in [[Anees Bazmee]]'s [[romantic comedy]] ''[[Ready (2011 film)|Ready]]'', in which she co-starred alongside [[Salman Khan]]. The film was a major hit at the box office, collecting {{INRConvert|1.84|b}} worldwide.<ref>[https://boxofficeindia.com/arounddetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=3997&nCat== Top Worldwide Grossers All Time: 100 Crore] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130523013047/https://boxofficeindia.com/arounddetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=3997&nCat=%3D |date=23 May 2013 }}. Box Office India (3 February 2012). Retrieved 10 July 2012.</ref> In 2012, Asin first starred in [[Sajid Khan (director)|Sajid Khan]]'s multistarrer ''[[Housefull 2]]'', which collected more than {{INR}}1 billion. She then featured in ''[[Bol Bachchan]]'' and ''[[Khiladi 786]]'', which were also commercially successful with both grossing over {{INR}}1 billion. | In late 2008, Asin made her debut in the [[Bollywood]] film ''[[Ghajini (2008 film)|Ghajini]]'' (2008), opposite [[Aamir Khan]], which was the first Bollywood film to have collected more than {{INR}}1 billion in the domestic box office, subsequently collecting {{INRConvert|1.9|b}} worldwide. Asin won the [[Filmfare Best Female Debut Award]] and many accolades for Ghajini. 2011 marked the most successful phase of Asin's Bollywood career, as she starred in [[Anees Bazmee]]'s [[romantic comedy]] ''[[Ready (2011 film)|Ready]]'', in which she co-starred alongside [[Salman Khan]]. The film was a major hit at the box office, collecting {{INRConvert|1.84|b}} worldwide.<ref>[https://boxofficeindia.com/arounddetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=3997&nCat== Top Worldwide Grossers All Time: 100 Crore] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130523013047/https://boxofficeindia.com/arounddetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=3997&nCat=%3D |date=23 May 2013 }}. Box Office India (3 February 2012). Retrieved 10 July 2012.</ref> In 2012, Asin first starred in [[Sajid Khan (director)|Sajid Khan]]'s multistarrer ''[[Housefull 2]]'', which collected more than {{INR}}1 billion. She then featured in ''[[Bol Bachchan]]'' and ''[[Khiladi 786]]'', which were also commercially successful with both grossing over {{INR}}1 billion. | ||
==Early life | ==Early life== | ||
Asin was born on 26 October 1985<ref name="only 23">{{cite news |url=https://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-04-21/news-interviews/28058815_1_joseph-thottumkal-asin-age-factor |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131021070756/https://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-04-21/news-interviews/28058815_1_joseph-thottumkal-asin-age-factor |url-status=dead |archive-date=21 October 2013 |title=I am only 23: Asin |access-date=4 August 2013 |newspaper=The Times of India |date=21 April 2009}}</ref><ref name="hide">{{cite news |last=Dasgupta |first=Priyanka |url=https://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-10-26/news-interviews/28234079_1_asin-movie-business-childhood-friends |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004215912/https://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-10-26/news-interviews/28234079_1_asin-movie-business-childhood-friends |url-status=dead |archive-date=4 October 2013 |title=I can't hide my age: Asin |access-date=4 August 2013 |newspaper=The Times of India |date=26 October 2010}}</ref><ref name="working birthday">{{cite news |last=Singh |first=Prashant |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Tabloid/Asin-Thottumkal-has-a-working-birthday-turns-26-on-sets/Article1-950368.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121104024050/https://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Tabloid/Asin-Thottumkal-has-a-working-birthday-turns-26-on-sets/Article1-950368.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-date=4 November 2012 |title=Asin Thottumkal has a working birthday, turns 26 on sets |access-date=4 August 2013 |date=26 October 2012 |newspaper=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref> at [[Kochi]] in the state [[Kerala]] in a [[Malayali]] [[Syro-Malabar Catholic]] family.<ref name="telegraphindia1">{{cite news |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/1060514/asp/look/story_6217361.asp |title=Look |work=The Telegraph |date=14 May 2006 |access-date=2 March 2013 |location=Calcutta, India |archive-date=25 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025125032/https://www.telegraphindia.com/1060514/asp/look/story_6217361.asp |url-status=dead }}</ref> 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. According to custom, Asin was to be named Mary, after her paternal grandmother. Asin's father however, named her Asin as the name had a beautiful meaning.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20131030024055/https://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-14/did-you-know-/32234556_1_asin-dam-meaning Asin was supposed to be named as Mary]. ''The Times of India''. (14 June 2012). Retrieved 10 July 2012.</ref> Asin has quoted that her name means | Asin was born on 26 October 1985<ref name="only 23">{{cite news |url=https://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-04-21/news-interviews/28058815_1_joseph-thottumkal-asin-age-factor |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131021070756/https://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-04-21/news-interviews/28058815_1_joseph-thottumkal-asin-age-factor |url-status=dead |archive-date=21 October 2013 |title=I am only 23: Asin |access-date=4 August 2013 |newspaper=The Times of India |date=21 April 2009}}</ref><ref name="hide">{{cite news |last=Dasgupta |first=Priyanka |url=https://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-10-26/news-interviews/28234079_1_asin-movie-business-childhood-friends |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004215912/https://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-10-26/news-interviews/28234079_1_asin-movie-business-childhood-friends |url-status=dead |archive-date=4 October 2013 |title=I can't hide my age: Asin |access-date=4 August 2013 |newspaper=The Times of India |date=26 October 2010}}</ref><ref name="working birthday">{{cite news |last=Singh |first=Prashant |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Tabloid/Asin-Thottumkal-has-a-working-birthday-turns-26-on-sets/Article1-950368.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121104024050/https://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Tabloid/Asin-Thottumkal-has-a-working-birthday-turns-26-on-sets/Article1-950368.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-date=4 November 2012 |title=Asin Thottumkal has a working birthday, turns 26 on sets |access-date=4 August 2013 |date=26 October 2012 |newspaper=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref> at [[Kochi]] in the state [[Kerala]] in a [[Malayali]] [[Syro-Malabar Catholic]] family.<ref name="telegraphindia1">{{cite news |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/1060514/asp/look/story_6217361.asp |title=Look |work=The Telegraph |date=14 May 2006 |access-date=2 March 2013 |location=Calcutta, India |archive-date=25 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025125032/https://www.telegraphindia.com/1060514/asp/look/story_6217361.asp |url-status=dead}}</ref> 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. According to custom, Asin was to be named Mary, after her paternal grandmother. Asin's father however, named her Asin as the name had a beautiful meaning.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20131030024055/https://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-14/did-you-know-/32234556_1_asin-dam-meaning Asin was supposed to be named as Mary]. ''The Times of India''. (14 June 2012). Retrieved 10 July 2012.</ref> Asin has quoted that her name means ''pure'' or ''without blemish''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/did-you-know-/Asins-another-name/articleshow/47213945.cms |title=Asin's another name! |website=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=10 May 2015 |archive-date=7 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220307111555/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/did-you-know |url-status=live}}</ref> She states that the 'A' in her name is from [[Sanskrit]] meaning "without", and "sin" from English.<ref name="name">{{cite news |author=Ahmed, afsana |work=The Times of India |title=Salman's very supportive: Asin |date=11 May 2009 |url=https://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-05-11/news-interviews/28193770_1_19th-step-asin-thottumkal-tadanobu-asano |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130718051031/https://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-05-11/news-interviews/28193770_1_19th-step-asin-thottumkal-tadanobu-asano |url-status=dead |archive-date=18 July 2013 |access-date=5 August 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.hindu.com/2009/03/09/stories/2009030959600300.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110421075623/https://www.hindu.com/2009/03/09/stories/2009030959600300.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=21 April 2011 |location=Chennai, India |work=The Hindu |title=A surprise step, an award-winning debut |date=9 March 2009}}</ref> | ||
She attended [[Navy Children School|Naval Public School]] from [[Kindergarten#India|LKG]] through X standard.<ref name = "TOI">{{cite news |url=https://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-11-10/news-interviews/35015795_1_aamir-khan-ghajini-crore-films |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121112034341/https://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-11-10/news-interviews/35015795_1_aamir-khan-ghajini-crore-films |url-status=dead |archive-date=12 November 2012 |title=I am quite like Aamir: Asin |date=10 November 2012 |work=The Times of India |access-date=10 November 2012}}</ref> She then attended St. Teresa's School in Kochi for her [[Kerala Higher Secondary Examination Board]] (Plus Two) Education. After that, she attended [[St. Teresa's College]] in Kochi, a college affiliated with [[Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala|MG University]], where she graduated with a [[Bachelor of Arts]] degree in [[English Literature]].<ref>{{cite web |title=I have seen enough success before to not get carried away |url=https://specials.rediff.com/movies/2009/mar/19slide2-verve-cover-girl-asin.htm |work=Rediff |access-date=5 January 2011 |archive-date=8 July 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090708074737/https://specials.rediff.com/movies/2009/mar/19slide2-verve-cover-girl-asin.htm |url-status=live }}</ | She attended [[Navy Children School|Naval Public School]] from [[Kindergarten#India|LKG]] through X standard.<ref name = "TOI">{{cite news |url=https://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-11-10/news-interviews/35015795_1_aamir-khan-ghajini-crore-films |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121112034341/https://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-11-10/news-interviews/35015795_1_aamir-khan-ghajini-crore-films |url-status=dead |archive-date=12 November 2012 |title=I am quite like Aamir: Asin |date=10 November 2012 |work=The Times of India |access-date=10 November 2012}}</ref> She then attended St. Teresa's School in Kochi for her [[Kerala Higher Secondary Examination Board]] (Plus Two) Education. After that, she attended [[St. Teresa's College]] in Kochi, a college affiliated with [[Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala|MG University]], where she graduated with a [[Bachelor of Arts]] degree in [[English Literature]].<ref>{{cite web |title=I have seen enough success before to not get carried away |url=https://specials.rediff.com/movies/2009/mar/19slide2-verve-cover-girl-asin.htm |work=Rediff |access-date=5 January 2011 |archive-date=8 July 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090708074737/https://specials.rediff.com/movies/2009/mar/19slide2-verve-cover-girl-asin.htm |url-status=live}}</ref>{{failed verification|date=October 2014}} | ||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
=== | ===Early work (2001–2004)=== | ||
[[File:Asin08.jpg|right|thumb|Asin, with the cast and crew of ''[[Ghajini (2008 film)|Ghajini]]'', celebrating the film's success.]] | [[File:Asin08.jpg|right|thumb|Asin, with the cast and crew of ''[[Ghajini (2008 film)|Ghajini]]'', celebrating the film's success.]] | ||
Asin's first assignment was an advertisement for [[Loop Mobile|BPL Mobile]]. She debuted in the [[Malayalam]] film ''[[Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vaka]]'' in 2001, at the age of 15. 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 Award for Best Actress – 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=https://www.asinonline.com/awards.htm |access-date=24 December 2008 |archive-date=29 December 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081229043925/https://www.asinonline.com/awards.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> In the same year she won the [[Santosham Best Actress Award]] for her performance alongside [[Nagarjuna (actor)|Nagarjuna]] in her second Telugu film ''[[Sivamani (film)|Shivamani]]''.<ref name="awards"/> Her following two [[Telugu language|Telugu]] films ''[[Lakshmi Narasimha (film)|Lakshmi Narasimha]]'' and ''[[Gharshana]]'', both portrayed Asin as the love interest for police officers and both were successful ventures. | Asin's first assignment was an advertisement for [[Loop Mobile|BPL Mobile]]. She debuted in the [[Malayalam]] film ''[[Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vaka]]'' in 2001, at the age of 15. 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 Award for Best Actress – 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=https://www.asinonline.com/awards.htm |access-date=24 December 2008 |archive-date=29 December 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081229043925/https://www.asinonline.com/awards.htm |url-status=live}}</ref> In the same year she won the [[Santosham Best Actress Award]] for her performance alongside [[Nagarjuna (actor)|Nagarjuna]] in her second Telugu film ''[[Sivamani (film)|Shivamani]]''.<ref name="awards"/> Her following two [[Telugu language|Telugu]] films ''[[Lakshmi Narasimha (film)|Lakshmi Narasimha]]'' and ''[[Gharshana]]'', both portrayed Asin as the love interest for police officers and both were successful ventures. | ||
Asin's first [[Tamil language]] film was ''[[M. Kumaran Son of 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 super-hit 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=https://www.musicindiaonline.com/n/i/tamil/903/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070224041036/https://www.musicindiaonline.com/n/i/tamil/903/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=24 February 2007 |access-date=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 |work=The Hindu |title=Dubbed films rule yet again |date=30 December 2005 |url=https://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2005/12/30/stories/2005123002160100.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060925022241/https://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2005/12/30/stories/2005123002160100.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=25 September 2006 |access-date=24 December 2008 |location=Chennai, India}}</ref> The film, initially launched in 2002, was supposed to be her debut as a lead heroine, 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 |work=The Hindu |title=Jeeva's lyrical frames |date=13 July 2007 |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/life/2007/07/13/stories/2007071350040200.htm |access-date=24 December 2008 |archive-date=21 August 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070821225613/https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/life/2007/07/13/stories/2007071350040200.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> | Asin's first [[Tamil language]] film was ''[[M. Kumaran Son of 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 super-hit 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=https://www.musicindiaonline.com/n/i/tamil/903/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070224041036/https://www.musicindiaonline.com/n/i/tamil/903/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=24 February 2007 |access-date=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 |work=The Hindu |title=Dubbed films rule yet again |date=30 December 2005 |url=https://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2005/12/30/stories/2005123002160100.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060925022241/https://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2005/12/30/stories/2005123002160100.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=25 September 2006 |access-date=24 December 2008 |location=Chennai, India}}</ref> The film, initially launched in 2002, was supposed to be her debut as a lead heroine, 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 |work=The Hindu |title=Jeeva's lyrical frames |date=13 July 2007 |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/life/2007/07/13/stories/2007071350040200.htm |access-date=24 December 2008 |archive-date=21 August 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070821225613/https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/life/2007/07/13/stories/2007071350040200.htm |url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
===Tamil film breakthrough and stardom (2005–2007)=== | ===Tamil film breakthrough and 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 such as ''[[Ghajini (2005 film)|Ghajini]]'', ''[[Sivakasi (film)|Sivakasi]]'', ''[[Varalaru]]'' and ''[[Pokkiri]]'' respectively.<ref name="fourbig">{{cite news |author=Kamath, Sudhish |work=The Hindu |title=Asin turns out to be the brightest sparkler this year |date=1 November 2005 |url=https://www.hindu.com/2005/11/01/stories/2005110117190200.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060525182001/https://www.hindu.com/2005/11/01/stories/2005110117190200.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=25 May 2006 |access-date=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]], directed by [[AR Murugadoss]], earned her the [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress – 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 |website=[[Sify]] |title=Ghajini |date=27 September 2005 |url=https://sify.com/movies/tamil/review.php?id=13952885&ctid=5&cid=2429 |access-date=23 December 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090805204548/https://sify.com/movies/tamil/review.php?id=13952885&ctid=5&cid=2429 |archive-date=5 August 2009 |url-status=dead}}</ref> On 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 |work=The Hindu |title=With the formula intact |date=11 November 2005 |url=https://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2005/11/11/stories/2005111100180200.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060919093039/https://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2005/11/11/stories/2005111100180200.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=19 September 2006 |access-date=24 December 2008 |location=Chennai, India}}</ref><ref name="majaa">{{cite web |author=Ashok Kumar, SR |work=The Hindu |title=Where is the entertainment? |date=4 November 2005 |url=https://www.hindujobs.com/thehindu/fr/2005/11/04/stories/2005110402340200.htm |access-date=24 December 2008 |archive-date=20 April 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100420223050/https://www.hindujobs.com/thehindu/fr/2005/11/04/stories/2005110402340200.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> | After the release of ''Ullam Ketkumae'', Asin was cited as a leading heroine of the Tamil film industry after starring in blockbuster films such as ''[[Ghajini (2005 film)|Ghajini]]'', ''[[Sivakasi (film)|Sivakasi]]'', ''[[Varalaru]]'' and ''[[Pokkiri]]'' respectively.<ref name="fourbig">{{cite news |author=Kamath, Sudhish |work=The Hindu |title=Asin turns out to be the brightest sparkler this year |date=1 November 2005 |url=https://www.hindu.com/2005/11/01/stories/2005110117190200.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060525182001/https://www.hindu.com/2005/11/01/stories/2005110117190200.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=25 May 2006 |access-date=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]], directed by [[AR Murugadoss]], earned her the [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress – 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 |website=[[Sify]] |title=Ghajini |date=27 September 2005 |url=https://sify.com/movies/tamil/review.php?id=13952885&ctid=5&cid=2429 |access-date=23 December 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090805204548/https://sify.com/movies/tamil/review.php?id=13952885&ctid=5&cid=2429 |archive-date=5 August 2009 |url-status=dead}}</ref> On 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 |work=The Hindu |title=With the formula intact |date=11 November 2005 |url=https://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2005/11/11/stories/2005111100180200.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060919093039/https://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2005/11/11/stories/2005111100180200.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=19 September 2006 |access-date=24 December 2008 |location=Chennai, India}}</ref><ref name="majaa">{{cite web |author=Ashok Kumar, SR |work=The Hindu |title=Where is the entertainment? |date=4 November 2005 |url=https://www.hindujobs.com/thehindu/fr/2005/11/04/stories/2005110402340200.htm |access-date=24 December 2008 |archive-date=20 April 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100420223050/https://www.hindujobs.com/thehindu/fr/2005/11/04/stories/2005110402340200.htm |url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
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".<ref name="Varalaru">{{cite news |author=Rangarajan, Malathi |work=The Hindu |title=In the race, surely — Varalaaru |date=27 October 2006 |url=https://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/10/27/stories/2006102700060200.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061114233324/https://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/10/27/stories/2006102700060200.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=14 November 2006 |access-date=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=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/jan/02anna.htm |access-date=24 December 2008 |archive-date=13 December 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071213022331/https://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/jan/02anna.htm |url-status=live }}</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. Though Asin's role in ''Aalwar'' got mixed to positive reviews, her performance in ''Pokkiri'' was lauded by critics.<ref name="LAalwarl">{{cite web |author=Mohan, Piraba |website=Behindwoods |title=Aalwar: Ajith is the saving grace |date=14 January 2007 |url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-articles/movies-05/aalwar-review.html |access-date=24 December 2008 |archive-date=22 January 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090122065807/https://behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-articles/movies-05/aalwar-review.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="LPokkiri">{{cite web |author=Bhaskar, Shweta |publisher=[[Rediff]] |title=Pokkiri: Watch only for Vijay, Asin |date=15 January 2007 |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/jan/15sspokkiri.htm |access-date=24 December 2008 |archive-date=3 May 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170503082623/https://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/jan/15sspokkiri.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> Her final project of the year was opposite Surya, in [[Hari (director)|Hari's]] ''[[Vel (film)|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=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/nov/08vel.htm |access-date=24 December 2008 |archive-date=15 February 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090215002729/https://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/nov/08vel.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> | 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".<ref name="Varalaru">{{cite news |author=Rangarajan, Malathi |work=The Hindu |title=In the race, surely — Varalaaru |date=27 October 2006 |url=https://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/10/27/stories/2006102700060200.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061114233324/https://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/10/27/stories/2006102700060200.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=14 November 2006 |access-date=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=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/jan/02anna.htm |access-date=24 December 2008 |archive-date=13 December 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071213022331/https://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/jan/02anna.htm |url-status=live}}</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. Though Asin's role in ''Aalwar'' got mixed to positive reviews, her performance in ''Pokkiri'' was lauded by critics.<ref name="LAalwarl">{{cite web |author=Mohan, Piraba |website=Behindwoods |title=Aalwar: Ajith is the saving grace |date=14 January 2007 |url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-articles/movies-05/aalwar-review.html |access-date=24 December 2008 |archive-date=22 January 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090122065807/https://behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-articles/movies-05/aalwar-review.html |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="LPokkiri">{{cite web |author=Bhaskar, Shweta |publisher=[[Rediff]] |title=Pokkiri: Watch only for Vijay, Asin |date=15 January 2007 |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/jan/15sspokkiri.htm |access-date=24 December 2008 |archive-date=3 May 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170503082623/https://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/jan/15sspokkiri.htm |url-status=live}}</ref> Her final project of the year was opposite Surya, in [[Hari (director)|Hari's]] ''[[Vel (film)|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=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/nov/08vel.htm |access-date=24 December 2008 |archive-date=15 February 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090215002729/https://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/nov/08vel.htm |url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
===Hindi film debut | ===Hindi film debut (2008–2010)=== | ||
[[File:Asin 'Bol Bachchan' team on the sets of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah 03.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Asin in 2012]] | [[File:Asin 'Bol Bachchan' team on the sets of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah 03.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Asin in 2012]] | ||
Asin appeared in her first dual role in [[K. S. Ravikumar]]'s ''[[Dasavathaaram]]'' opposite [[Kamal Haasan]], who portrayed ten roles. The film had been under production since September 2006. 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=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/jun/13dasa.htm |access-date=24 December 2008 |archive-date=17 June 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080617213231/https://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/jun/13dasa.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> ''Dasavathaaram'' subsequently went on to become one of the blockbusters.<ref name="Dasavtharamblockbuster">{{cite web |work=[[The Times (South Africa)|The Times]] |location=South Africa |title=Kamalhassan's new blockbuster hit is setting records worldwide |date=29 June 2008 |url=https://www.thetimes.co.za/Entertainment/Article.aspx?id=792296 |access-date=24 December 2008 |archive-date=11 December 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081211154437/https://www.thetimes.co.za/Entertainment/Article.aspx?id=792296 |url-status=live }}</ref> | Asin appeared in her first dual role in [[K. S. Ravikumar]]'s ''[[Dasavathaaram]]'' opposite [[Kamal Haasan]], who portrayed ten roles. The film had been under production since September 2006. 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=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/jun/13dasa.htm |access-date=24 December 2008 |archive-date=17 June 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080617213231/https://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/jun/13dasa.htm |url-status=live}}</ref> ''Dasavathaaram'' subsequently went on to become one of the blockbusters.<ref name="Dasavtharamblockbuster">{{cite web |work=[[The Times (South Africa)|The Times]] |location=South Africa |title=Kamalhassan's new blockbuster hit is setting records worldwide |date=29 June 2008 |url=https://www.thetimes.co.za/Entertainment/Article.aspx?id=792296 |access-date=24 December 2008 |archive-date=11 December 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081211154437/https://www.thetimes.co.za/Entertainment/Article.aspx?id=792296 |url-status=live}}</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" portrayal. 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 |website=[[Sify]] |title=Review: Ghajini has blockbuster written all over it |date=23 December 2008 |url=https://sify.com/movies/bollywood/review.php?id=14824058&ctid=5&cid=2425 |access-date=23 December 2008 |author-link=Taran Adarsh |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081226010942/https://sify.com/movies/bollywood/review.php?id=14824058&ctid=5&cid=2425 |archive-date=26 December 2008 |url-status=dead}}</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" portrayal. 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 |website=[[Sify]] |title=Review: Ghajini has blockbuster written all over it |date=23 December 2008 |url=https://sify.com/movies/bollywood/review.php?id=14824058&ctid=5&cid=2425 |access-date=23 December 2008 |author-link=Taran Adarsh |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081226010942/https://sify.com/movies/bollywood/review.php?id=14824058&ctid=5&cid=2425 |archive-date=26 December 2008 |url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
''Ghajini'' became the highest grossing Bollywood film of 2008 and the sixth [[List of highest-grossing Bollywood films|highest-grossing Bollywood film]] of all time according to net collections.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=127&catName=MjAwMC0yMDA5 |title=Top Lifetime Grossers 2000–2009 (Figures in Ind Rs) |publisher=Box-Office-India |access-date=20 June 2011 |archive-date=23 July 2012 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120723203502/https://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=127&catName=MjAwMC0yMDA5 |url-status=live }}</ref> Asin later appeared in [[Vipul Shah]]'s ''[[London Dreams]]'', alongside [[Salman Khan]] and [[Ajay Devgn]], in which she played 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=https://music.ndtv.com/story.asp?id=ENTEN20080075988 |access-date=24 December 2008 |archive-date=12 December 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081212234843/https://music.ndtv.com/story.asp?id=ENTEN20080075988 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="InternationalAsin">{{cite web |author=IndiaGlitz |website=IndiaGlitz |title=Asin's encore with Kamal Hassan |date=17 January 2009 |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/44351.html |access-date=17 January 2009 |archive-date=18 January 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090118145534/https://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/44351.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The film received mixed reviews from critics. | ''Ghajini'' became the highest grossing Bollywood film of 2008 and the sixth [[List of highest-grossing Bollywood films|highest-grossing Bollywood film]] of all time according to net collections.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=127&catName=MjAwMC0yMDA5 |title=Top Lifetime Grossers 2000–2009 (Figures in Ind Rs) |publisher=Box-Office-India |access-date=20 June 2011 |archive-date=23 July 2012 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120723203502/https://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=127&catName=MjAwMC0yMDA5 |url-status=live}}</ref> Asin later appeared in [[Vipul Shah]]'s ''[[London Dreams]]'', alongside [[Salman Khan]] and [[Ajay Devgn]], in which she played 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=https://music.ndtv.com/story.asp?id=ENTEN20080075988 |access-date=24 December 2008 |archive-date=12 December 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081212234843/https://music.ndtv.com/story.asp?id=ENTEN20080075988 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="InternationalAsin">{{cite web |author=IndiaGlitz |website=IndiaGlitz |title=Asin's encore with Kamal Hassan |date=17 January 2009 |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/44351.html |access-date=17 January 2009 |archive-date=18 January 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090118145534/https://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/44351.html |url-status=live}}</ref> The film received mixed reviews from critics. | ||
Her first film of 2011 was ''[[Kaavalan]]'', which released on 15 January 2011. The film was a critical and commercial success, with ''Behindwoods'' praising her performance in a review and her being awarded a SIIMA award for Best Actress.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/vijay-s-kaavalan-is-a-moridate%20hits-news-tamil-lbzkgaadefh.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170706210133/https://www.sify.com/movies/vijay-s-kaavalan-is-a-moridate%20hits-news-tamil-lbzkgaadefh.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=6 July 2017 |title=Vijay's Kaavalan is a hit! |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=26 January 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/kavalan-movie-review.html |title=Vijay (re)turns romantic! Feel good – Feel emotional |website=Behindwoods |access-date=23 March 2011 |archive-date=14 March 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110314034649/https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/kavalan-movie-review.html |url-status=live }}</ref> | Her first film of 2011 was ''[[Kaavalan]]'', which released on 15 January 2011. The film was a critical and commercial success, with ''Behindwoods'' praising her performance in a review and her being awarded a SIIMA award for Best Actress.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/vijay-s-kaavalan-is-a-moridate%20hits-news-tamil-lbzkgaadefh.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170706210133/https://www.sify.com/movies/vijay-s-kaavalan-is-a-moridate%20hits-news-tamil-lbzkgaadefh.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=6 July 2017 |title=Vijay's Kaavalan is a hit! |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=26 January 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/kavalan-movie-review.html |title=Vijay (re)turns romantic! Feel good – Feel emotional |website=Behindwoods |access-date=23 March 2011 |archive-date=14 March 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110314034649/https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/kavalan-movie-review.html |url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
===Final work | ===Final work (2011–2015)=== | ||
[[File:Akshay and Asin on the Ramp.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Asin with [[Akshay Kumar]] on the Ramp during ''[[Housefull 2]]'' promotions, 2012]] | [[File:Akshay and Asin on the Ramp.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Asin with [[Akshay Kumar]] on the Ramp during ''[[Housefull 2]]'' promotions, 2012]] | ||
Her next movie with Salman Khan, ''[[Ready (2011 film)|Ready]]'', was released on 3 June 2011 to mixed reviews.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://ibosnetwork.com/newsmanager/templates/template1.aspx?a=22264&z=9 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120710060504/https://ibosnetwork.com/newsmanager/templates/template1.aspx?a=22264&z=9 |url-status=dead |archive-date=10 July 2012 |title=Box Office: Ready opens to good opening with mixed response |publisher=ibosnetwork |access-date=4 June 2011}}</ref> Critics praised the chemistry between Salman and Asin.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/review/12984.html |title=Ready Movie Review |website=Behindwoods |access-date=5 June 2011 |archive-date=13 June 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110613065225/https://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/review/12984.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Upon release, ''Ready'' became the second highest weekend grossing Bollywood film, after ''[[Dabangg]]''<ref>{{cite news |url=https://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-06-07/box-office/29629146_1_multiplexes-small-budget-releases-single-screen |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121105152529/https://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-06-07/box-office/29629146_1_multiplexes-small-budget-releases-single-screen |url-status=dead |archive-date=5 November 2012 |title=Ready is second to Dabangg |access-date=7 June 2011 |work=The Times of India |date=7 June 2011}}</ref> and went on to become the fifth film in Bollywood history to cross the coveted {{INRConvert|1|b}} mark in the domestic market. | Her next movie with Salman Khan, ''[[Ready (2011 film)|Ready]]'', was released on 3 June 2011 to mixed reviews.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://ibosnetwork.com/newsmanager/templates/template1.aspx?a=22264&z=9 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120710060504/https://ibosnetwork.com/newsmanager/templates/template1.aspx?a=22264&z=9 |url-status=dead |archive-date=10 July 2012 |title=Box Office: Ready opens to good opening with mixed response |publisher=ibosnetwork |access-date=4 June 2011}}</ref> Critics praised the chemistry between Salman and Asin.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/review/12984.html |title=Ready Movie Review |website=Behindwoods |access-date=5 June 2011 |archive-date=13 June 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110613065225/https://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/review/12984.html |url-status=live}}</ref> Upon release, ''Ready'' became the second highest weekend grossing Bollywood film, after ''[[Dabangg]]''<ref>{{cite news |url=https://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-06-07/box-office/29629146_1_multiplexes-small-budget-releases-single-screen |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121105152529/https://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-06-07/box-office/29629146_1_multiplexes-small-budget-releases-single-screen |url-status=dead |archive-date=5 November 2012 |title=Ready is second to Dabangg |access-date=7 June 2011 |work=The Times of India |date=7 June 2011}}</ref> and went on to become the fifth film in Bollywood history to cross the coveted {{INRConvert|1|b}} mark in the domestic market. | ||
In 2012, she first appeared alongside [[Akshay Kumar]] in [[Sajid Khan]]'s multistarrer comedy ''[[Housefull 2]]''. Though it received a mixed critical reception,{{Citation needed|date=August 2022}} it was a major commercial success.<ref>{{cite web |title=Top Ten 2012 Lifetime Grossers |url=https://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5038&nCat= |publisher=Box Office India |access-date=1 April 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121102181249/https://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5038&nCat= |archive-date=2 November 2012}}</ref> Asin generally received favourable reviews for her performance, with Adarsh stating that "[a]mongst the female leads, Asin has the meatiest role and gives a decent account of herself."<ref>{{cite web |last=Adarsh |first=Taran |title=Housefull 2 Movie Review (2012) |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/542290 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=1 April 2013 |archive-date=29 January 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130129195401/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/542290 |url-status= | In 2012, she first appeared alongside [[Akshay Kumar]] in [[Sajid Khan]]'s multistarrer comedy ''[[Housefull 2]]''. Though it received a mixed critical reception,{{Citation needed|date=August 2022}} it was a major commercial success.<ref>{{cite web |title=Top Ten 2012 Lifetime Grossers |url=https://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5038&nCat= |publisher=Box Office India |access-date=1 April 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121102181249/https://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5038&nCat= |archive-date=2 November 2012}}</ref> Asin generally received favourable reviews for her performance, with Adarsh stating that "[a]mongst the female leads, Asin has the meatiest role and gives a decent account of herself."<ref>{{cite web |last=Adarsh |first=Taran |title=Housefull 2 Movie Review (2012) |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/542290 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=1 April 2013 |archive-date=29 January 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130129195401/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/542290 |url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
On 6 July 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.<ref>[https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/545484 Bol Bachchan (2012) | Hindi Movie Critic Review By Taran Adarsh] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120705113715/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/545484 |date=5 July 2012 }}. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 10 July 2012.</ref><ref>[https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/jul-12-01/bol-bachchan-review.html Bol Bachchan Review] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120708205954/https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/jul-12-01/bol-bachchan-review.html |date=8 July 2012 }}. Behindwoods.com. Retrieved 10 July 2012.</ref><ref name="articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com">{{cite news |author=Bharti Dubey |url=https://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-13/box-office/32662398_1_box-office-bol-bachchan-net-box |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130521085834/https://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-13/box-office/32662398_1_box-office-bol-bachchan-net-box |url-status=dead |archive-date=21 May 2013 |title=Bol Bachchan's business going strong at box office |date=13 July 2012 |work=The Times of India |access-date=26 October 2012}}</ref> | On 6 July 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.<ref>[https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/545484 Bol Bachchan (2012) | Hindi Movie Critic Review By Taran Adarsh] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120705113715/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/545484 |date=5 July 2012 }}. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 10 July 2012.</ref><ref>[https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/jul-12-01/bol-bachchan-review.html Bol Bachchan Review] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120708205954/https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/jul-12-01/bol-bachchan-review.html |date=8 July 2012 }}. Behindwoods.com. Retrieved 10 July 2012.</ref><ref name="articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com">{{cite news |author=Bharti Dubey |url=https://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-13/box-office/32662398_1_box-office-bol-bachchan-net-box |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130521085834/https://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-13/box-office/32662398_1_box-office-bol-bachchan-net-box |url-status=dead |archive-date=21 May 2013 |title=Bol Bachchan's business going strong at box office |date=13 July 2012 |work=The Times of India |access-date=26 October 2012}}</ref> | ||
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''[[Khiladi 786]]'', in which she reunited with her ''[[Housefull 2]]'' costar, [[Akshay Kumar]], released on 7 December 2012 to mixed reviews, but was strong at the box office and eventually became a commercially successful venture.<ref name="hindustantimes.com">[https://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/BO-Report-Akshay-Kumar-s-Khiladi-786-passes-the-test/Article1-971496.aspx BO Report: Akshay Kumar's Khiladi 786 passes the test] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121220175208/https://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/BO-Report-Akshay-Kumar-s-Khiladi-786-passes-the-test/Article1-971496.aspx |date=20 December 2012 }}. ''Hindustan Times'' (11 December 2012). Retrieved 11 June 2013.</ref> | ''[[Khiladi 786]]'', in which she reunited with her ''[[Housefull 2]]'' costar, [[Akshay Kumar]], released on 7 December 2012 to mixed reviews, but was strong at the box office and eventually became a commercially successful venture.<ref name="hindustantimes.com">[https://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/BO-Report-Akshay-Kumar-s-Khiladi-786-passes-the-test/Article1-971496.aspx BO Report: Akshay Kumar's Khiladi 786 passes the test] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121220175208/https://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/BO-Report-Akshay-Kumar-s-Khiladi-786-passes-the-test/Article1-971496.aspx |date=20 December 2012 }}. ''Hindustan Times'' (11 December 2012). Retrieved 11 June 2013.</ref> | ||
Asin did not appear in any movie in 2013 or 2014. Her only movie release of 2015 was ''[[All Is Well (2015 film)|All Is Well]]'', directed by [[Umesh Shukla]] and produced by [[Bhushan Kumar]]. In one interview, director Umesh Shukla stated that Asin would be seen in an "important dramatic role".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indianexpress.com/news/asin-to-romance-abhishek-bachchan-in-mere-apne/1152793/?SocialMedia |title=Asin to romance Abhishek Bachchan in Mere Apne |work=The Indian Express |date=8 August 2013 |access-date=19 October 2014 |archive-date=7 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220307111553/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/asin-to-romance-abhishek-bachchan-in-mere-apne/ |url-status=live }}</ref> | Asin did not appear in any movie in 2013 or 2014. Her only movie release of 2015 was ''[[All Is Well (2015 film)|All Is Well]]'', directed by [[Umesh Shukla]] and produced by [[Bhushan Kumar]]. In one interview, director Umesh Shukla stated that Asin would be seen in an "important dramatic role".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indianexpress.com/news/asin-to-romance-abhishek-bachchan-in-mere-apne/1152793/?SocialMedia |title=Asin to romance Abhishek Bachchan in Mere Apne |work=The Indian Express |date=8 August 2013 |access-date=19 October 2014 |archive-date=7 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220307111553/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/asin-to-romance-abhishek-bachchan-in-mere-apne/ |url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
==Other work== | |||
===Humanitarian work=== | ===Humanitarian work=== | ||
During the shoot of her film ''Ready'' in [[Sri Lanka]], she was part of camps that were meant to help the [[Sri Lankan Tamil people]] who were affected by the [[Sri Lankan Civil War]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-07-13/news-interviews/28277165_1_eye-camp-vavuniya-lankan-president |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130709231146/https://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-07-13/news-interviews/28277165_1_eye-camp-vavuniya-lankan-president |url-status=dead |archive-date=9 July 2013 |title=Asin wins hearts in Sri Lanka |date=13 July 2010 |work=The Times of India |access-date=23 March 2011}}</ref> | During the shoot of her film ''Ready'' in [[Sri Lanka]], she was part of camps that were meant to help the [[Sri Lankan Tamil people]] who were affected by the [[Sri Lankan Civil War]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-07-13/news-interviews/28277165_1_eye-camp-vavuniya-lankan-president |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130709231146/https://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-07-13/news-interviews/28277165_1_eye-camp-vavuniya-lankan-president |url-status=dead |archive-date=9 July 2013 |title=Asin wins hearts in Sri Lanka |date=13 July 2010 |work=The Times of India |access-date=23 March 2011}}</ref> | ||
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In an interview during the [[Daily News and Analysis|DNA]] I Can Women's Half Marathon in 2012, Asin, speaking about the importance of health and the necessity of education said: {{Blockquote|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 deprived of that.<ref>[https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_health-is-of-utmost-importance-says-asin_1652424 Health is of utmost importance, says Asin] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120223054528/https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_health-is-of-utmost-importance-says-asin_1652424 |date=23 February 2012 }}. DNA (20 February 2012). Retrieved 10 July 2012.</ref>}} | In an interview during the [[Daily News and Analysis|DNA]] I Can Women's Half Marathon in 2012, Asin, speaking about the importance of health and the necessity of education said: {{Blockquote|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 deprived of that.<ref>[https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_health-is-of-utmost-importance-says-asin_1652424 Health is of utmost importance, says Asin] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120223054528/https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_health-is-of-utmost-importance-says-asin_1652424 |date=23 February 2012 }}. DNA (20 February 2012). Retrieved 10 July 2012.</ref>}} | ||
===Brand | ===Brand ambassador=== | ||
Asin has been the brand ambassador for several companies and products, and has appeared in commercials for [[Avon Products|Avon]],<ref>{{cite news |url=https://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-02-03/news/46962966_1_brand-ambassador-avon-asin |work=[[The Economic Times]] |title=Avon signs Asin as brand ambassador in India |date=3 February 2014 |access-date=16 April 2014 |archive-date=16 April 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140416193158/https://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-02-03/news/46962966_1_brand-ambassador-avon-asin |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Mirinda]],<ref name="Indian Express 24 May 2009">{{cite web |url=https://www.indianexpress.com/news/-I-m-a-people-s-person-/464909 |title='I'm a people's person' |work=The Indian Express |date=24 May 2009 |access-date=16 August 2013 |archive-date=7 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220307111618/https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/im-a-peoples-person/ |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Colgate (toothpaste)|Colgate]],<ref name="Indian Express 24 May 2009" /> Fairever,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/todays-paper/tp-marketing/cavinkare-to-focus-on-nonsouth-markets/article991390.ece?ref=archive |title=CavinKare to focus on non-South markets |work=Business Line |date=11 May 2010 |access-date=16 August 2013}}</ref> [[Tanishq]],<ref name="Indian Express 24 May 2009" /> [[Big Bazaar]],<ref>{{cite news |author=Rachel Fernandes |url=https://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-05-22/news-interviews/28158100_1_asin-s-homepage-fashion-line-big-bazaar |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110908174447/https://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-05-22/news-interviews/28158100_1_asin-s-homepage-fashion-line-big-bazaar |url-status=dead |archive-date=8 September 2011 |title=Asin endorses Big Bazaar |date=22 May 2009 |work=The Times of India |access-date=16 August 2013}}</ref> [[Parachute (brand)|Parachute]],<ref name="DNA India 16 August 2013">{{cite web |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/1021429/report-aamir-s-find-asin |title=Aamir's find: Asin - Entertainment - DNA |work=Daily News and Analysis |access-date=16 August 2013}}</ref> Spinz talc,<ref name="DNA India 16 August 2013" /> [[Lux (soap)|Lux]],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/asin-thottumkal-to-endorse-new-lux-soap-news-bollywood-kkguCCcdjef.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101022014424/https://sify.com/movies/asin-thottumkal-to-endorse-new-lux-soap-news-bollywood-kkguCCcdjef.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=22 October 2010 |title=Asin Thottumkal to endorse new Lux soap |website=[[Sify]] |date=17 September 2010 |access-date=16 August 2013}}</ref> Amrutanjan Healthcare,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/todays-paper/tp-corporate/amrutanjan-in-talks-to-buy-beverages-co/article1003849.ece?ref=archive |title=Amrutanjan in talks to buy beverages co |work=Business Line |date=13 September 2010 |access-date=16 August 2013 |archive-date=29 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029183808/https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/todays-paper/tp-corporate/amrutanjan-in-talks-to-buy-beverages-co/article1003849.ece?ref=archive |url-status=live }}</ref> and Clinic All Clear.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-06-18/news-interviews/28191678_1_asin-shilpa-shetty-dandruff |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029192956/https://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-06-18/news-interviews/28191678_1_asin-shilpa-shetty-dandruff |url-status=dead |archive-date=29 October 2013 |title=Bollywood Divas say no... |date=18 June 2009 |work=The Times of India |access-date=16 August 2013}}</ref> Asin has been endorsing Mirinda soft drinks since 2004.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-columns/quick-five-asin-qualitative-visibility/article5709536.ece |location=Chennai, India |work=The Hindu |first=Nandini D. |last=Tripathy |title=Quick Five: Asin - Qualitative visibility |date=20 February 2014 |access-date=18 April 2014 |archive-date=4 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140504060829/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-columns/quick-five-asin-qualitative-visibility/article5709536.ece |url-status=live | Asin has been the brand ambassador for several companies and products, and has appeared in commercials for [[Avon Products|Avon]],<ref>{{cite news |url=https://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-02-03/news/46962966_1_brand-ambassador-avon-asin |work=[[The Economic Times]] |title=Avon signs Asin as brand ambassador in India |date=3 February 2014 |access-date=16 April 2014 |archive-date=16 April 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140416193158/https://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-02-03/news/46962966_1_brand-ambassador-avon-asin |url-status=live}}</ref> [[Mirinda]],<ref name="Indian Express 24 May 2009">{{cite web |url=https://www.indianexpress.com/news/-I-m-a-people-s-person-/464909 |title='I'm a people's person' |work=The Indian Express |date=24 May 2009 |access-date=16 August 2013 |archive-date=7 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220307111618/https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/im-a-peoples-person/ |url-status=live}}</ref> [[Colgate (toothpaste)|Colgate]],<ref name="Indian Express 24 May 2009" /> Fairever,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/todays-paper/tp-marketing/cavinkare-to-focus-on-nonsouth-markets/article991390.ece?ref=archive |title=CavinKare to focus on non-South markets |work=Business Line |date=11 May 2010 |access-date=16 August 2013}}</ref> [[Tanishq]],<ref name="Indian Express 24 May 2009" /> [[Big Bazaar]],<ref>{{cite news |author=Rachel Fernandes |url=https://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-05-22/news-interviews/28158100_1_asin-s-homepage-fashion-line-big-bazaar |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110908174447/https://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-05-22/news-interviews/28158100_1_asin-s-homepage-fashion-line-big-bazaar |url-status=dead |archive-date=8 September 2011 |title=Asin endorses Big Bazaar |date=22 May 2009 |work=The Times of India |access-date=16 August 2013}}</ref> [[Parachute (brand)|Parachute]],<ref name="DNA India 16 August 2013">{{cite web |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/1021429/report-aamir-s-find-asin |title=Aamir's find: Asin - Entertainment - DNA |work=Daily News and Analysis |access-date=16 August 2013}}</ref> Spinz talc,<ref name="DNA India 16 August 2013" /> [[Lux (soap)|Lux]],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/asin-thottumkal-to-endorse-new-lux-soap-news-bollywood-kkguCCcdjef.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101022014424/https://sify.com/movies/asin-thottumkal-to-endorse-new-lux-soap-news-bollywood-kkguCCcdjef.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=22 October 2010 |title=Asin Thottumkal to endorse new Lux soap |website=[[Sify]] |date=17 September 2010 |access-date=16 August 2013}}</ref> Amrutanjan Healthcare,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/todays-paper/tp-corporate/amrutanjan-in-talks-to-buy-beverages-co/article1003849.ece?ref=archive |title=Amrutanjan in talks to buy beverages co |work=Business Line |date=13 September 2010 |access-date=16 August 2013 |archive-date=29 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029183808/https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/todays-paper/tp-corporate/amrutanjan-in-talks-to-buy-beverages-co/article1003849.ece?ref=archive |url-status=live}}</ref> and Clinic All Clear.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-06-18/news-interviews/28191678_1_asin-shilpa-shetty-dandruff |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029192956/https://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-06-18/news-interviews/28191678_1_asin-shilpa-shetty-dandruff |url-status=dead |archive-date=29 October 2013 |title=Bollywood Divas say no... |date=18 June 2009 |work=The Times of India |access-date=16 August 2013}}</ref> Asin has been endorsing Mirinda soft drinks since 2004.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-columns/quick-five-asin-qualitative-visibility/article5709536.ece |location=Chennai, India |work=The Hindu |first=Nandini D. |last=Tripathy |title=Quick Five: Asin - Qualitative visibility |date=20 February 2014 |access-date=18 April 2014 |archive-date=4 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140504060829/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-columns/quick-five-asin-qualitative-visibility/article5709536.ece |url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
==Personal life== | ==Personal life== | ||
Asin is a [[Catholic Christian]] belonging to the [[Syro-Malabar]] rite,<ref>{{cite web |author1=D. B. S. Jeyaraj | Asin is a [[Catholic Christian]] belonging to the [[Syro-Malabar]] rite,<ref>{{cite web |author1=D. B. S. Jeyaraj |title=Indian Actress Asin Who was 'Black listed' by Tamil Cinema for Being Sri Lanka Friendly Weds Rahul in Grand Style |url=https://dbsjeyaraj.com/dbsj/archives/44920 |access-date=15 March 2020 |language=en |date=5 February 2016 |archive-date=17 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200217074532/https://dbsjeyaraj.com/dbsj/archives/44920 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="MSN2016">{{cite web |title=All you want to know about Asin-Rahul wedding |url=https://www.msn.com/en-in/entertainment/gallery/all-you-want-to-know-about-asin-rahul-wedding/ss-BBobiaS |publisher=[[MSN]] |access-date=15 March 2020 |language=en |date=19 January 2016 |archive-date=8 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210308150635/https://www.msn.com/en-in/entertainment/gallery/all-you-want-to-know-about-asin-rahul-wedding/ss-BBobiaS |url-status=live}}</ref> and currently resides in [[Mumbai]].<ref>{{cite news |author=Mehul S Thakkar |url=https://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-05/news-interviews/33036071_1_asin-sridevi-and-tabu-new-neighbour |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130521091647/https://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-05/news-interviews/33036071_1_asin-sridevi-and-tabu-new-neighbour |url-status=dead |archive-date=21 May 2013 |title=Prabhudheva is Asin's new neighbour |date=5 August 2012 |work=The Times of India |access-date=26 October 2012}}</ref> She also owns an apartment in [[Marine Drive, Kochi]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_birthday-girl-asin-gifts-herself-a-plush-6-room-home_1603547 |title=Birthday girl Asin gifts herself a plush 6-room home – Entertainment – DNA |work=Daily News and Analysis |date=26 October 2011 |access-date=26 October 2012 |archive-date=29 December 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111229130739/https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_birthday-girl-asin-gifts-herself-a-plush-6-room-home_1603547 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/asin-the-cool-chameleon-news-tamil-llbnxDeacia.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111103193337/https://www.sify.com/movies/asin-the-cool-chameleon-news-tamil-llbnxDeacia.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 November 2011 |title=Asin – The cool chameleon! |website=[[Sify]] |date=2 November 2011 |access-date=26 October 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://daily.bhaskar.com/article/ENT-birthday-girl-asin-gifts-herself-a-plush-apartment-2525405.html |title=Birthday girl Asin gifts herself a plush apartment |publisher=daily.bhaskar.com |date=26 October 2011 |access-date=26 October 2012 |archive-date=29 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029202712/https://daily.bhaskar.com/article/ENT-birthday-girl-asin-gifts-herself-a-plush-apartment-2525405.html |url-status=live}}</ref> and a farmhouse in [[Vagamon]], Kerala.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news-and-interviews/Asins-summer-getaway-is-her-quaint-farmhouse-in-Vagamon/articleshow/33065037.cms |work=The Times of India |title=Asin's summer getaway is her quaint farmhouse in Vagamon |access-date=14 April 2014 |archive-date=6 April 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140406175915/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news-and-interviews/Asins-summer-getaway-is-her-quaint-farmhouse-in-Vagamon/articleshow/33065037.cms |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.asianage.com/bollywood/asin-owns-little-piece-heaven-502 |title=Asin owns 'a little piece of heaven' | the Asian Age |access-date=14 April 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140415004459/https://www.asianage.com/bollywood/asin-owns-little-piece-heaven-502 |archive-date=15 April 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/asins-little-piece-of-heaven-down-south-hindi-news-105992 |title=Asin's 'little piece of heaven' down south |work=indiaglitz.com |date=9 April 2014 |access-date=14 April 2014 |archive-date=5 January 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150105181802/https://www.indiaglitz.com/asins-little-piece-of-heaven-down-south-hindi-news-105992 |url-status=live}}</ref> The actress is a [[Polyglotism|polyglot]]. She can speak seven languages; being well-versed in [[Malayalam]] (her [[mother tongue]]), [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Sanskrit]], English, [[Hindi]] and [[French language|French]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.asianage.com/bollywood/asin-s-jack-all-and-master-one-251 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180108104725/https://www.asianage.com/bollywood/asin-s-jack-all-and-master-one-251 |url-status=dead |archive-date=8 January 2018 |title=Asin's Jack of all and master of one |publisher=Asianage |date=3 November 2012 |access-date=3 November 2012}}</ref> Asin also speaks a smattering of [[Italian language|Italian]]<ref name="Italian">{{cite web |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-asin-thottumkal-knows-seven-languages-1970789 |title=Asin Thottumkal knows seven languages! |work=dna |access-date=14 April 2014 |archive-date=7 April 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140407051040/https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-asin-thottumkal-knows-seven-languages-1970789 |url-status=live}}</ref> and learnt basic [[Marathi language|Marathi]] for her movie ''[[Khiladi 786]]'', in which she played a typical Marathi girl.<ref>{{cite web |author=DC chennai |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/bollywood/asin-learns-marathi-695 |title=Asin learns Marathi |work=Deccan Chronicle |date=27 August 2012 |access-date=26 October 2012 |archive-date=29 August 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120829102010/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/bollywood/asin-learns-marathi-695 |url-status=live}}</ref> In June 2013, it was reported in the Indian media that Asin was learning [[German language|German]] during her free time.<ref name="Desimartini.com" /> She began learning [[Spanish language|Spanish]] after visiting Spain in early 2014.<ref name="Italian" /><ref>{{cite web |url=https://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/asin-learning-spanish/1/351553.html |title=Asin learning Spanish |work=India Today |access-date=14 April 2014 |archive-date=15 April 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140415043419/https://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/asin-learning-spanish/1/351553.html |url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
Asin married [[Micromax Informatics|Micromax]] co-founder Rahul Sharma in January 2016 in a [[Christian views on marriage|Christian wedding]] that was followed by a Hindu ceremony,<ref name="MSN2016"/><ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Asin-marries-Rahul-Sharma/articleshow/50638812.cms |title=Asin Marries Rahul Sharma |work=The Times of India |access-date=20 January 2016 |archive-date=20 January 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160120144947/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Asin-marries-Rahul-Sharma/articleshow/50638812.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> and quit acting after marriage.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-asin-quits-acting-after-marriage-other-actresses-who-chose-family-over-career-2199087 |title=Asin quits acting after marriage: Other actresses who chose family over career |work=Daily News & Analysis |date=6 April 2016 |access-date=2 May 2016 |archive-date=13 May 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160513210423/https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-asin-quits-acting-after-marriage-other-actresses-who-chose-family-over-career-2199087 |url-status=live }}</ref> Their first child, a daughter Arin, was born on 24 October 2017.<ref name="ndtv">{{cite web |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/akshay-kumar-shares-first-pic-of-asin-and-rahul-sharmas-daughter-1766885 |title=Akshay Kumar Shares First Pic Of Asin And Rahul Sharma's Daughter | | Asin married [[Micromax Informatics|Micromax]] co-founder Rahul Sharma in January 2016 in a [[Christian views on marriage|Christian wedding]] that was followed by a Hindu ceremony,<ref name="MSN2016"/><ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Asin-marries-Rahul-Sharma/articleshow/50638812.cms |title=Asin Marries Rahul Sharma |work=The Times of India |access-date=20 January 2016 |archive-date=20 January 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160120144947/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Asin-marries-Rahul-Sharma/articleshow/50638812.cms |url-status=live}}</ref> and quit acting after marriage.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-asin-quits-acting-after-marriage-other-actresses-who-chose-family-over-career-2199087 |title=Asin quits acting after marriage: Other actresses who chose family over career |work=Daily News & Analysis |date=6 April 2016 |access-date=2 May 2016 |archive-date=13 May 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160513210423/https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-asin-quits-acting-after-marriage-other-actresses-who-chose-family-over-career-2199087 |url-status=live}}</ref> Their first child, a daughter Arin, was born on 24 October 2017.<ref name="ndtv">{{cite web |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/akshay-kumar-shares-first-pic-of-asin-and-rahul-sharmas-daughter-1766885 |title=Akshay Kumar Shares First Pic Of Asin And Rahul Sharma's Daughter |publisher=NDTV |date=25 October 2017 |access-date=25 October 2017 |archive-date=26 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171026020533/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/akshay-kumar-shares-first-pic-of-asin-and-rahul-sharmas-daughter-1766885 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="ndtv2">{{cite web |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/asins-daughter-arin-18-months-old-is-the-cutest-ballerina-ever-2027890 |title=Asin's Daughter Arin, 18-Months-Old, Is The Cutest Ballerina Ever |publisher=NDTV |date=24 April 2019 |access-date=11 June 2019 |archive-date=4 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190704004829/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/asins-daughter-arin-18-months-old-is-the-cutest-ballerina-ever-2027890 |url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
==Filmography== | ==Filmography== | ||
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==Awards and nominations== | ==Awards and nominations== | ||
{{main|List of awards and nominations received by Asin }} | {{main|List of awards and nominations received by Asin }} | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* {{IMDb name|id=1821791|name=Asin}} | * {{IMDb name|id=1821791|name=Asin}} | ||
* {{Instagram|simply.asin |Asin}} | * {{Instagram|simply.asin |Asin}} | ||