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Asin
Active Kollywood (Tamil), Tollywood (Telugu), Bollywood (Hindi), and Mollywood (Malayalam)
- FromKochi, Kerala, India
- Based inNew Delhi / Mumbai, India
- Age40 years
- Active2001–2015
- Updated
Asin – Biography
Asin – Full Information
- Full Name: Asin Thottumkal
- Popular Name: Asin
- Nickname: Queen of Kollywood, Kalaimamani Asin
- Profession: Former Actress, Model, Trained Classical Dancer
- Known For: Unforgettable portrayal of Kalpana in both Tamil and Hindi versions of Ghajini, leading roles in Tamil blockbusters Pokkiri and Dasavathaaram, and consecutive hits in Bollywood including Ready and Housefull 2.
- Date of Birth: October 26, 1985
- Age: 40 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Kochi, Kerala, India
- Hometown: Kochi, Kerala, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Current Residence: New Delhi / Mumbai, India
- Profession Category: Actor / Indian Cinema Star (Kollywood, Tollywood & Bollywood)
Physical Appearance
- Height: 5 ft 4 in (163 cm) approx.
- Weight: 53 kg (117 lbs) approx.
- Eye Colour: Black
- Hair Colour: Black
Family Member Name
- Father: Joseph Thottumkal (Ex-CBI Officer and Entrepreneur)
- Mother: Seline Thottumkal (Surgeon)
- Siblings: None (Only child)
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse: Rahul Sharma (m. 2016; Co-founder of Micromax)
- Children: Arin Sharma (Daughter, born 2017)
Education Details
- Primary School: Navy Children School (Naval Public School), Kochi
- Secondary School: St. Teresa’s Higher Secondary School, Kochi
- College / University: St. Teresa’s College, Kochi (Mahatma Gandhi University)
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English Literature
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
| 2001 | Acting debut in the Malayalam satirical comedy-drama Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vaka |
| 2003 | Telugu breakout performance in Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi opposite Ravi Teja |
| 2004 | Tamil film debut with the commercial blockbuster M. Kumaran Son of Mahalakshmi |
| 2005 | Iconic career-defining role as Kalpana in AR Murugadoss’s Tamil blockbuster Ghajini |
| 2007 | Starred opposite Vijay in Prabhu Deva’s record-breaking action thriller Pokkiri |
| 2008 | Dual lead roles opposite Kamal Haasan in the magnum opus sci-fi thriller Dasavathaaram |
| 2008 | Sensational Hindi debut alongside Aamir Khan in Ghajini, launching the 100 Crore Club |
| 2009 | Conferred with the Kalaimamani civilian honor by the Government of Tamil Nadu |
| 2011 | Starred alongside Salman Khan in the action-comedy blockbuster Ready |
| 2012 | Featured in consecutive box office blockbusters Housefull 2 and Bol Bachchan |
| 2014 | Honored with the SIIMA Pride of South Indian Cinema Award |
| 2015 | Completed 25 feature films with comedy drama All Is Well before retiring from acting |
Awards List
| Year | Award Name | Category | Film | Result |
| 2003 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Telugu | Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi | Won |
| 2003 | Santosham Film Awards | Best Actress | Sivamani | Won |
| 2004 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Tamil | M. Kumaran Son of Mahalakshmi | Nominated |
| 2005 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Tamil | Ghajini | Won |
| 2006 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Tamil | Varalaru | Nominated |
| 2007 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Tamil | Pokkiri | Nominated |
| 2008 | ITFA Awards | Best Actress | Dasavathaaram | Won |
| 2008 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Tamil | Dasavathaaram | Nominated |
| 2009 | Filmfare Awards | Best Female Debut | Ghajini | Won |
| 2009 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actress | Ghajini | Nominated |
| 2009 | IIFA Awards | Star Debut of the Year – Female | Ghajini | Won |
| 2009 | IIFA Awards | Best Actress | Ghajini | Nominated |
| 2009 | Screen Awards | Most Promising Newcomer – Female | Ghajini | Won |
| 2009 | Stardust Awards | Superstar of Tomorrow – Female | Ghajini | Won |
| 2009 | Government of Tamil Nadu | Kalaimamani Award | Contribution to Arts | Won |
| 2012 | Vijay Awards | Favourite Heroine | Kaavalan | Won |
| 2013 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Actress in a Comic or Action Role | Bol Bachchan | Nominated |
| 2014 | SIIMA Awards | Pride of South Indian Cinema | Contribution to Tamil Cinema | Won |
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About Asin
What is Asin's most memorable and famous role?
Her most acclaimed role is Kalpana in AR Murugadoss's Ghajini, a role she successfully performed in both the original Tamil version (2005) and the record-breaking Hindi remake (2008).
Why did Asin leave the film industry?
Asin chose to step away and retire from acting after marrying Micromax co-founder Rahul Sharma in January 2016 to focus entirely on her married life and family.
How many languages can Asin speak?
Asin is a polyglot who speaks eight languages, including Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, English, Sanskrit, French, and Italian, and dubbed her own voices in multiple industries.
Which film introduced the 100 Crore Club in Bollywood?
Her Hindi debut Ghajini (2008) starring Aamir Khan was the first Bollywood film in history to cross ₹100 crore net domestic collection.
Who are Asin's husband and children?
She is married to tech entrepreneur Rahul Sharma, and together they have a daughter named Arin Sharma, born in October 2017.
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