| Bio | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Asin Thottumkal |
| Nickname | Queen of Kollywood |
| Profession | Actress |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters– 163 cm in meters– 1.63 m in feet inches– 5’ 4” |
| Weight (approx.) | in kilograms– 55 kg in pounds– 121 lbs |
| Figure Measurements (approx.) | 34-28-32 |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 26 October 1985 |
| Age (as in 2017) | 32 Years |
| Birth Place | Kochi, Kerala, India |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Scorpio |
| Signature |  |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Kochi, Kerala, India |
| School | Navy Children School, Kochi St. Teresa’s School, Kochi |
| College | St. Teresa’s College, Kochi |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Arts in English Literature |
| Debut | Film: Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vaka (2001, Malayalam) Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi (2003, Telugu) M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi (2004, Tamil) Ghajini (2008, Bollywood) |
| Family | Father– Joseph Thottumkal (Ex-CBI officer, Businesses) Mother– Seline Thottumkal (Surgeon) Brother– N/A Sister– N/A |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Address | A farmhouse in Mehrauli, Delhi |
| Hobbies | Reading, Travelling |
| Controversies | • There were rumours that Asin and Salman Khan were so friendly at a time that they used to share expensive gifts on a frequent basis, and Salman helped her to get a flat in Mumbai. • She was allegedly groped by a fan at a conference. Though she said that the image was morphed, the image went viral on the internet. |
| Favourite Things | |
| Favourite Food | Kerala Style Prawn Rice, Appam |
| Favourite Actor | Mohanlal |
| Favourite Perfume | Very Irresistible by Givenchy |
| Favourite Poet | William Shakespeare |
| Favourite Films | Malayalam– Kizhakkunarum Pakshi Hollywood– The Sound of Music |
| Favourite Singers | Arlissa, Keke Wyatt, Sofi Green, Maxwell, Sade, Eminem, Bon Jovi |
| Favourite Colours | Black, Red |
| Favourite Cafe | Cafe Bubble in Hotel Taj, Kochi |
| Favourite Destination | Vagamon in Kerala |
| Boys, Affairs and More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Rahul Sharma (Businessman, Co-founder Micromax |
| Husband/Spouse | Rahul Sharma (Businessman, Co-founder Micromax) |
| Marriage Date | 23 January 2016 |
| Children | Son– None Daughter– 1 (born in 2017) |
| Style Quotient | |
| Car Collection | Audi Q7 |
| Money Factor | |
| Net Worth (approx.) | INR 4070 crore |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Asin
- Does Asin smoke?: No
- Is Asin a drinker of alcohol?
- Asin was born into a family that practices Malayali Syro-Malabar Catholicism.
- Originally, she was given the name “Mary” in honor of her paternal grandmother, but her father ultimately decided to name her Asin.
- According to her, the name “Asin” is a combination of two words from different languages. She explains that the Sanskrit word “a” translates to “opposite of,” while the English word “sin” is used as is. This fusion results in her name, “Asin,” signifying the concept of being contrary to sin.
- At the young age of 3, she embarked on her journey of learning Bharatnatyam. Additionally, she possesses exceptional skills in Kathakali and folk dancing.
- Throughout her academic journey, she excelled in both her studies and various extracurricular pursuits.
- In her 10th standard board exams, she achieved a score of more than 90%.
- Despite her parents disapproval, Asin immersed herself in reading Shakespeare at a remarkably young age.
- While studying in the 12th standard, she not only excelled in her French studies but also achieved the highest ranking in her State.
- At the age of 14, she embarked on her modeling career. Despite receiving film offers during that period, she lacked interest in pursuing a career in the film industry.
- The initial advertisement she starred in was for BPL Mobile.
- Despite her desire to go to Delhi to prepare for the Civil Service examination, her film career began during her 12th standard with the Malayalam film, ‘Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vaka’ (2001), where she starred alongside Kunchacko Boban.
- She despises being addressed by pet names or nicknames.
- Asin, afflicted with OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder), experiences persistent urges to engage in repetitive behaviors such as frequently washing her hands and checking locks multiple times.
- Her shot must be completed before she eats her food.
- Fluently, she can speak 7 languages, which include Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi, English, and French.
- She possesses an insatiable appetite for books, especially fiction, and her home boasts an extensive collection of literature.
- Being the first South Indian actress, she had the opportunity to collaborate with both Aamir Khan and Salman Khan.
- She is ten years younger than her husband.
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