| Asin Thottumkal | |
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 Asin in an early photo shoot |
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| Born | October 26, 1985 [1] Kochi, Kerala, India |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2001 - present |
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Asin Thottumkal (Malayalam: അസിന് തോട്ടുങ്കല്), (born October 26, 1985[1]) is an award-winning Indian film actress who appears in various regional Indian movies. Events 740 - An Earthquake strikes Constantinople, causing much damage and death Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) Kerala ( Malayalam: {{Kerala in Malayalam}}; India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Not to be confused with the Malay language. Malayalam (മലയാളം malayāḷaṁ) is a Dravidian language used Events 740 - An Earthquake strikes Constantinople, causing much damage and death Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works The Indian film industry is the largest in the world in terms of ticket sales and number of films produced annually (877 feature films and 1177 short films were released in the year 2003 She is among the most popular actresses in the film industry.
Making her acting debut in Sathyan Anthikkad's Narendra Makan Jayakanthan Vaka (2001), Asin had her first commercial success with Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi in 2003, and won a Filmfare Award for the Best Telugu Actress for the film. Sathyan Anthikkad is a Malayalam Film director known primarily for family based mainstream movies Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vaka is a Malayalam film released in 2001 Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi (అమ్మ నాన్న ఓ తమిళ అమ్మాయి is a Tollywood film that released on April 19 2003 The Filmfare magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Telugu films The award was first given in 1953.
After a number of critically and commercially successful films, she received her second South Filmfare Award for Best Actress for her performance in her second Tamil film, Ghajini (2005). The Filmfare Best Actress Award is given by the Filmfare magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards South for Tamil ( Kollywood) films She played the lead female roles in two consecutive top grossers, Ghajini (2005) which is her biggest commercial success to date, and the action comedy Varalaru (2006) and this way has established herself as one of the most prominent leading actresses of South Indian cinema. For the film see Varalaru (film. Varalaru ( Tamil - வரலாறு் is a monthly web magazine dedicated to South Indian History More recently, Asin has been making a debut in Bollywood, in Ghajini, the remake of its Tamil namesake. Bollywood (बॉलीवूड بالی وڈ is the informal term popularly used for the Mumbai -based Hindi-language Film industry in India For the original 2005 Tamil film see Ghajini (2005 film. Ghajini is the Hindi adaptation of the Tamil film
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Early life and background
Asin was a business woman before coming to the acting career.
Career
Asin Thottumkal debuted in the Malayalam film Narendra Makan Jayakanthan Vaka in 2001, directed by Sathyan Anthikkad. Not to be confused with the Malay language. Malayalam (മലയാളം malayāḷaṁ) is a Dravidian language used Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vaka is a Malayalam film released in 2001 Sathyan Anthikkad is a Malayalam Film director known primarily for family based mainstream movies Her breakthrough as an actress came with her first Telugu language film when she played the role of a Tamil girl in the successful Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi opposite Ravi Teja. Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi (అమ్మ నాన్న ఓ తమిళ అమ్మాయి is a Tollywood film that released on April 19 2003 Ravi Teja (రవి తేజ born January 26, 1968) is an Indian Telugu film actor [[ Initially many in the Tamil industry considered her to be a jinx as the initial movies she signed in Tamil were either canceled, delayed or faced financial problems. Although she signed Ullam Ketkumae as her first Tamil film, her first release was M. Kumaran son of Mahalakshmi which was a remake of her Telugu film Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi. Ullam Ketkumae ( 2005) is a Tamil Film directed by Jeeva. The film stars Shaam, Asin, Laila, Tamil (ta தமிழ்; t̪əmɨɻ is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. M Kumaran son of Mahalakshmi ( 2004) is a Tamil Film directed by M Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi (అమ్మ నాన్న ఓ తమిళ అమ్మాయి is a Tollywood film that released on April 19 2003 The movie went on to be one of the biggest hits in 2004 and introduced Asin to Kollywood. The year 2004 in film involved some significant events Major releases of sequels took place Tamil cinema or Kollywood ( Tamil: கோலிவுட் kōlivūṭ) is the English name of the popular Tamil Film Industry based in the
Her movie Ghajini with Surya, which was released both in Tamil and Telugu, was a box office hit in both industries. She has become famous since then and went on to win the Filmfare Best Actress Award South for her role in Ghajini. The Filmfare Best Actress Award is given by the Filmfare magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards South for Tamil ( Kollywood) films Many movies followed and Asin played opposite some popular actors in South Indian Cinema, among them Surya, Vijay, Vikram and Ajith, with whom she starred in Pokiri with Vijay, Gharshana with Venkatesh, and Varalaru& Aalwar with Ajith Kumar. Saravanan "Surya" Sivakumar ( Tamil: சரவணன் சிவகுமார் popularly known as Surya ( Tamil: சூர்யா This article is about the Indian film actor For other uses see Vijay (disambiguation Vijay ( Tamil: விஜய் (born Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar Vikram ( Tamil: விக்ரம் is an Indian actor, who starred in a number of top-grossing Tamil films and is currently one of the reigning Ajit, variously spelled Ajith or Ajeet is a common male Indian name derived from Sanskrit. Pokkiri ( Tamil: போக்கிரி ( 2007) is a Tamil Film directed by Prabhu Deva, released on January This article is about the Indian film actor For other uses see Vijay (disambiguation Vijay ( Tamil: விஜய் (born Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar Gharshana (ఘర్షణ is a Telugu film which released on July 30, 2004 and was directed by Gautham Menon Venkatesh may refer to Sudhir Alladi Venkatesh, an American Sociologist and urban Ethnographer born in India. For the film see Varalaru (film. Varalaru ( Tamil - வரலாறு் is a monthly web magazine dedicated to South Indian History Aalwar (2007 (ஆழ்வார் is a Tamil film directed by Chella. Ajith Kumar ( Tamil: அஜித் குமார் (born May 1, 1971) is an Indian film actor and car racer who has acted in many Tamil
Asin is also brand ambassador for various products including Fairever, Tanishq, BIG 92. 7 FM, Spinz, Parachute, Colgate and Mirinda. She was also a part of Mani Ratnam's stage show, Netru, Indru, Naalai alongside many other co-stars. Mani Ratnam (மணி ரத்னம் (born June 2, 1956 in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India) is a critically acclaimed South Conceptualized first in 2000, the original show was supposed to be a one off event in order to help The Banyan raise funds for its building corpus fund
She rejected Surya's Sillunu Oru Kaadhal even after being offered three songs as she thought her role in the movie had not much scope. Saravanan "Surya" Sivakumar ( Tamil: சரவணன் சிவகுமார் popularly known as Surya ( Tamil: சூர்யா Sillunu Oru Kaadhal is a Tamil film directed by debutant director N Her part went to Bhumika Chawla. Bhumika Chawla ( Telugu: భూమిక చావ్లా, Tamil: பூமிகா சாவ்லா Hindi:भूमिका चावला She had previously opted out of Madhavan's Thambi due to tight scheduling. R Madhavan (born June 1 1970 as Madhavan Ranganathan) is a Filmfare Award-winning Indian actor Thambi is Tamil film released in 2006. The Madhavan, Pooja starrer is directed by Seeman.
Her next movie for release Dasavatharam opposite Kamal Haasan and it will be dubbed in 8 languages including Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada, Bhojpuri, Marathi and Hindi. Dasavathaaram is a Tamil language Indian Feature film directed by K Kamal Haasan (born November 7, 1954 in Paramakudi, India is an Indian Film actor and director, considered among Not to be confused with the Malay language. Malayalam (മലയാളം malayāḷaṁ) is a Dravidian language used Kannada (kn [[wiktಕನ್ನಡ ಕನ್ನಡ]] Kannaḍa) is one of the major Dravidian languages of India, spoken predominantly in the state Bhojpuri ( is a regional language spoken in parts of north-central and eastern India. Marathi (mr मराठी Marāṭhī) is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by the Marathi people of what is considered western India. Hindi ( Devanāgarī: hi [[wiktहिन्दी हिन्दी]] or hi [[wiktहिंदी हिंदी]] IAST:, IPA:) is [1].
Personal
She started her schooling in Naval Public School, Kochin. She has completed her B. A. English Literature at St. Teresa's College, Kochi. She has shifted from her home town Kochi to Chennai, where she stays on Harrington Road. Before becoming an actress, she was a part-time model and a businesswoman[2]. A model is a person who is posed or displayed for the purpose of Art, Fashion, or other products and Advertising.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Language | Role | Other Notes |
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| 2001 | Narendra Makan Jayakanthan Vaka | Malayalam | Swathi | |
| 2003 | Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi | Telugu | Chennai | Winner, Filmfare Best Telugu Actress Award |
| 2003 | Shivamani 9848022338 | Telugu | Vasantha | Winner, Santosham Best Actress Award |
| 2004 | Lakshmi Narasimha | Telugu | Rukhmini | |
| 2004 | Gharshana | Telugu | Maya | |
| 2004 | M. Kumaran son of Mahalakshmi | Tamil | Malabar | |
| 2005 | Chakram | Telugu | Lakshmi | |
| 2005 | Ullam Ketkumae | Tamil | Priya | |
| 2005 | Ghajini | Tamil | Kalpana | Winner, Filmfare Best Tamil Actress Award Dubbed into Telugu as Ghazini |
| 2005 | Majaa | Tamil | Seetha Lakshmi | Dubbed into Telugu as Mazaa |
| 2005 | Sivakasi | Tamil | Hema | |
| 2006 | Varalaru | Tamil | Divya | |
| 2006 | Annavaram | Telugu | Aishwarya | |
| 2007 | Aalwar | Tamil | Priya | Dubbed into Telugu as Avatarudu |
| 2007 | Pokkiri | Tamil | Shruti | |
| 2007 | Vel | Tamil | Swathi | Dubbed into Telugu as Deva |
| 2008 | Dasavathaaram | Tamil | Kothai Radha/Andaal | To Be Released on June 13, 2008 |
| 2008 | Ghajini | Hindi | Kalpana | To Be Released in December 2008 |
Reference
- ^ a b Rediff Entertainment Bureau (October 25, 2005). Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vaka is a Malayalam film released in 2001 Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi (అమ్మ నాన్న ఓ తమిళ అమ్మాయి is a Tollywood film that released on April 19 2003 The Filmfare magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Telugu films The award was first given in 1953. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Shivamani 9848022338 is a 2003 Telugu film written and directed by Puri Jagannadh. The Santosham Best Actress Award is given by the Santosham Film magazine as part of its annual Santosham Film Awards for Telugu films The award was "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Lakshmi Narasimha (లక్ష్మి నరసింహis a Telugu film which stars Balakrishna, Asin Thottumkal, Prakash Raj "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Gharshana (ఘర్షణ is a Telugu film which released on July 30, 2004 and was directed by Gautham Menon "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " M Kumaran son of Mahalakshmi ( 2004) is a Tamil Film directed by M Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Chakram (చక్రం is a Telugu film which released on March 25, 2005 and was written by Krishna Vamsi. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Ullam Ketkumae ( 2005) is a Tamil Film directed by Jeeva. The film stars Shaam, Asin, Laila, Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Filmfare Best Actress Award is given by the Filmfare magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards South for Tamil ( Kollywood) films Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Majaa is a Tamil movie starring Vikram, Asin, Vadivelu, Pasupathy, Vijayakumar, Manivannan, Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Sivakasi ( Tamil: சிவகாசி is a Tamil Film directed by Perarasu. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. For the film see Varalaru (film. Varalaru ( Tamil - வரலாறு் is a monthly web magazine dedicated to South Indian History Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Annavaram (అన్నవరం is an Tollywood film with Pawan Kalyan in the lead role Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Aalwar (2007 (ஆழ்வார் is a Tamil film directed by Chella. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Pokkiri ( Tamil: போக்கிரி ( 2007) is a Tamil Film directed by Prabhu Deva, released on January Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Vel ( English: Scythe ( 2007) is a Tamil film directed by Hari produced by Mohan Natarajan starring Surya Sivakumar 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Dasavathaaram is a Tamil language Indian Feature film directed by K Events 1525 - Martin Luther marries Katharina von Bora, against the Celibacy rule decreed by the Roman Catholic Church for 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common For the original 2005 Tamil film see Ghajini (2005 film. Ghajini is the Hindi adaptation of the Tamil film 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Asin's 20th birthday plans. Rediff. Retrieved on October 10, 2007. Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
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