Genelia walks out of next Asin film

Asin and Genelia have a lot in common nowadays. They both managed to do very well for themselves in the South Indian film industries and then set out to conquer Bollywood.

SINGHAM director Rohith Shetty's next film Bol Bachchan was expected to star Genelia and Asin in the female lead roles. Early reports claimed the starlets will be romancing Abhishek Bachchan and Ajay Devgn in this movie.

Sources confirm that Asin has been roped in to play Ajay Devgn's love interest in Rohit Shetty's next, Bol Bachchan. The Ghajini star has worked with Ajay in London Dreams.

Genelia D'souza has reportedly decided to opt out of the film for reasons best known to her. However, when asked why the actress opted out, a source close to the developments said, "When she read the script, Genelia felt that she didn't have a very significant role in the film. But that is with most of Shetty's films - either they are too crowded or they are male-centric."

"For Genelia, this could have been a big ticket into a big Bollywood commercial film," the source added.

However, a friend of the actress came to her defence and denied these claims. "Her dates are clashing with Navdeep Singh's film, starring Abhay Deol. She had to chose one between the two," said the actress's friend.

Ready is second to Dabangg

Salman Khan's 'Ready' starts on an expected high note crossing a weekend gross of Rs 40.5 crore though it remains second to 'Dabangg'.

Every new big release in Bollywood is raising the bar of the opening weekend collections.

Last year it was his rural action-drama 'Dabangg' that broke the dry spell at the box office by earning Rs.48.25 crore in the opening weekend, and this year Salman Khan's comedy 'Ready' has brought the much needed respite at the box office by grossing Rs.41 crore over the weekend.

Trade pundits, however, admit that 'Ready' is not on par with 'Dabangg' in terms of content and appeal and many not enjoy a long innings at the box office, but it is an entertaining film and got a good opening.

The weekend break up is as follows (figures in net)

Friday Rs 131.5 million (Rs 13.15 crore)

Saturday Rs 122.5 million (Rs 12.25 crore)

Sunday Rs 152.5 million (Rs 15.25 crore) highest figures across India.

'Ready' is now No.2 after 'Dabangg'. The top all time openers in Bollywood are listed below -

1) Dabangg: Rs 485 million (Rs 48.5 crore)

2) Ready: Rs 406.5 million (Rs 40.65 crore)

3) 3 Idiots: Rs 400 million (Rs 40 crore)

4) Tees Maar Khan: Rs 380 million (Rs 38 crore)

5) Golmaal 3: Rs 360 million (Rs 36 crore)

The humanitarian side of Asin

Malayali beauty Asin Thottumkal, the Ghajini star, has recently helped her maid with Rs 4 lakh to buy a house for herself.

Elaborating about the large-heartedness of Asin, a source close to the actress said, "Asin's maid who has been working for her since four to five years wanted to buy a house in Goregaon and the actress had promised her all the help she could, including money. And that she did, giving her as much as four lakh rupees!"

"My 'memsaab' is very kind hearted. She not only pays me well but helps me with money whenever I need it for my household expenses or children's medical aid," says the happy maid.

Giving expression to her humanitarian side, southern actress Asin Thottumkal, back in 2010, had decided to fund the education of Radhika, an eight-year-old orphan girl from Kerala.

"I have been working for children's education and child rights for a long time and yes, it is true that I have taken over the entire education cost of this eight-year-old," Asin said in a statement.

The 25-year-old multilingual actress will financially support the child right up to her college.

"Not just her, I have been looking at taking care of many other children. I have plans of expanding my boundaries and help as many people as possible," the charming starlet said.

For Asin, charity is a regular, she says, "I keep helping the poor and the needy as and when I can, and that is not a big deal. I do not like to discuss this as I don't do it for publicity."

On the professional front, the actress will have her film with Salman - READY hit the screens coming 03-June-2011. Asin is going to be off to London, for the filming of her next film Housefull 2 shortly.

Romantic Asin with Vijay in Pune

Ilayathalapathy Vijay’s Siddique directed Kaavalan was expected to release for Diwali, but the film is yet to be completed. It is likely to be a Christmas release.

The latest from the Kaavalan team is that Vijay and Asin have just returned from Lavasa, near Pune, where the song was canned recently. Lavasa is a picturesque location and is the first planned hill city in India where a Tamil film has been shot for the first time.

Sources say that it is the chemistry that the lead actors share in the film that is USP of ‘Kavalan’ and everyone associated with the upcoming flick is sure of the fact that the romantic number shot in Lavasa will top all music charts in the country. Dinesh, who has choreographed the song was very pleased with the performances of Vijay and Asin to the romantic number.

Asin would ask you to use LUX soap

Kerala gifted bollywood star Asin is now all set to become the brand ambassador of Lux, which is popularly called as 'filmi sitaaron ka saundarya saabun'..!

South actress Asin Thottumkal, has not only managed to create a niche for herself in the Hindi film industry, but also endorses some big brands like Mirinda, Big Bazaar, Sure - Anti perspirant, Tata Sky, Clinic All Clear, and Fairever Fairness cream.

Reportedly the southern sensation has already shot the TVC for the brand, which has been directed by Vinod P Vijay. Looks like Asin, the new 'Lux' babe, has all the 'lucks' in the world! >> [ Read more ASIN news ]

Asin faints on the sets of Vijay film

Asin faints while shooting for the Vijay film Kaavalkaaran in Tamil Nadu

Asin Thottumkal, the Ghajini movie fame star from Kerala, is shooting for her upcoming Tamil film Kavalkaran opposite Vijay. Here is a shocking, yet interesting news about an incident reportedly happened on the sets of the Kollywood movie. Asin was rushed to the hospital due to the gas leak which suffocated her. A source reveals, "Asin was in her vanity van getting ready for her shot. She was with her make-up dada and hair stylist. Whilst getting ready, all three of them smelt a stench in the vanity van, but didn't think too much of it."

Asin with a new friend in her lap!!!

Kerala gifted bollywood star Asin has got a new friend. It's a cuddly puppet TV! They were caught two together promoting Tata Sky. Take a look!

Yeah, you might have seen the same puppet with Aamir Khan in an ad film in which he plays the role of a ventriloquist.

Asin almost seems to be the ventriloquist that visits the kids’ parties and school concerts with the newest Tata Sky Mascot on her lap. >> [ Read more ASIN news ]

Asin spends a happiest and best birthday

Dear fans of Asinweb: I'm sorry for the late report, and here goes what all you get to read about how our Kerala Goddess ASIN THOTTUMKAL celebrated her birthday.

Exhausted Asin spends a quiet birthday

Kerala born rising bollywood star Asin Thottumkal, whose back-to-back promotional campaigns for 'London Dreams' left her exhausted, ushered in her birthday quietly with a few friends and family members. She says it was the most 'peaceful and happy birthday' of her life.

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Today after conquering south India Asin is one of the hottest females in Bollywood following the success of her debut film Ghajini.

So now all eyes are on her as London Dreams is her big ticket to establish herself in Mumbai tinsel town. Asin's birthday celebrations started from Sunday evening at her home.

"Actually I hadn't slept at all. I had been working non-stop for 'London Dreams' for the last one week with just three-four hours of sleep. Anyway I'm making up for the exhausting week with the most peaceful and happy birthday of my life," Asin, who turned 24 Monday, told media.

Asin brought in her birthday with a quiet dinner on Sunday night with her close friends. 'It was eight of my closest friends at dinner. We had a ball. At midnight they made me cut a cake. I felt 12 years old again.'

Earlier in the evening, Asin arrived home to a big surprise. She said, “When I opened the door, the entire house was done up with balloons by my parents, just like they used to for my birthdays when I was a child. I had to burst quite a few balloons because there was no room to even walk. I’ve never felt happier.”

The second half of the day was devoted to spending time with the kids in her highrise apartment. She said, “Fortunately, there was enough cake and chocolates to go around. So it was great fun. This is the best birthday I’ve had.”

Asin is under tension as her second release in Bollywood London Dreams is opening on Friday October 30 worldwide. She is now on five city promotional tour for the film. [ Read more ]

Bollywood Star ASIN undergoes Surgery

Asin Thottumkal, the Ghajini movie fame bollywood actress has been admitted to hospital. Asinweb blog takes the chance to present you the updated news here. Read further as follows.

Asin undergoes Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

Asin was admitted at the Kokilaben Ambani Hospital in Mumbai on Monday morning. While talking to press, Asin said, “I had this irritating allergic cold with acute sinus infection and blocked nostrils. My doctor advised this minor surgery to drain my infection and clear the sinus. Within two or three days, I will be back to normal, jumping around as usual.”

Asin in hospital bed -- How it happened

Indian bollywood sensational Star Asin Thottumkal, who's lately been working round-the-clock, has been admitted to the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital which is close to her home in Andheri, Mumbai. Apparently the actress is suffering from an acute sinus condition.

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Bollywood actress Asin Thottumkal might be just one film old in Bollywood but she is already giving a taste of her starry nature to her producers. It's no secret that the Malayalee beauty Asin Thottumkal has caught the attention of Bollywood and now she's known for her sincerity and dedication to the profession.

What happened to Asin?

It is not common that heroines fall ill, but when they do it is usually big news. So when Asin fell ill and was hospitalized there were many who bothered and wanted to know what happened?

Though the actress herself was unavailable for comment, her father, who was with her in the hospital, said: "Yes she's in hospital. Nothing to worry about. All this is part of the process of my daughter's growing up."

Asin is expected to be out after treatment in a couple of days. "Asin had been neglecting the condition for quite some time now. But now the sinus situation had to be attended to. She had no choice but to get into the hospital to have the condition treated. She waited until Eid when there was break from work." said a source close to Asin.

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Asin and Deepika in Tere Mere Beach Mein

Star Plus is going to start a TV show called Tere Mere Beach Mein. A show that will be hosted by Bollywood director Farah Khan. The below image is from one of the shows where Asin and Deepika will be seen together.

Asin's secret side

Here's a side to the Ghajini star Asin that only her family members know, and now it's for you to know here.

A source said, "Asin is actively associated with various NGOs in Kerela and Chennai. She secretly visits these NGOs whenever she finds the time. She loves being actively involved with all the charity work that they do."

Asin personally looks into the disabled and the needy. "But Asin does not like to talk about all this. These things are not meant to be spoken about. She has been doing this for years now and has been a regular visitor to the various institutions in Chennai and Kerela. Being philanthropic is Asin's second nature and she puts her heart and soul in it."

Asin cares for 'Mother Nature'

Ghajini star Asin Thottumkal who is originally from Kerala is now undoubtedly one of the bollywood's most sought after actresses.

Mallu babe Asin always stays away from aerated drinks, chocolates and junk food. “In our home, sugar is called ‘white poison’. We use only gur (jaggery)” said Asin in an interview. Also, no allopathic medicines, only ayurveda for this Keralite beauty.

Meanwhile according to sources close to the actress, Asin has started to promote the need to save Mother Nature in her blogs. “Situation is very bad these days and everyone should contribute to save the environment”, says Asin.

Whether Asin is really there on Twitter, Facebook and Orkut

So, here comes a very important message for all hardcore fans of the Ghajini star Asin. Please read it carefully dearies!

There's just one problem. Asin is not on Twitter... or any of the social networking websites. And she can't laugh off the impersonations any longer.

Asin has a very serious problem. She has impersonators on all the major social-networking sites. "I was ready to overlook these fake IDs using my name as long as they weren't harmful. But now the problem is getting out of hand."

"For the record, I'm not on any of the social-networking websites. Apart from my own website, I am not on the internet for any other purpose. I started blogging even before Aamir did in August 2005," Asin declares proudly. >> Read more @ Bollywood hungama

Asin loves Bungee jumping

Bungee Jump, yeah it's the same thing that tamil actor Vijay did in a song for the movie Khushi(tamil version). Asin is said to be an ardent fan of the particular sport activity.

When Asin was in Macau recently for an award function, got to know about bungee jumping and she wanted to do. However, she was not allowed to bungee jump because she had an injured foot that she had hurt while learning Kalari in Kerela.

Asin is not addicted to Flesh!!

Asin, the beauty of our own Indian sub-continent now clarifies that she wasn’t approached by PETA to be their ambassador! Some early rumours said that she denied the request of PETA just because she can't live without non-veg(flesh/meat) food in daily menu.

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On wondering about those false news/reports, she says "To say I can’t do without meat even for a day is an exaggerated fact. I’m not carnivorous.”

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Asin now resides in her own apartment

Asin said, “I had been looking for a house for a very long time. The back-to-back shooting and travel schedules kept me extremely busy. Finally, I have shifted into my own apartment and I am very happy with it.”

Asin recently moved out of her parents’ Lokhandwala apartment and has shifted into her own house at Green Acres, which is in the same locality. Incidentally, Sridevi and Tabu live in the same society. >> Read more

Asin-Deepika and their SMS bonding

Deepika Padukone and Asin are both early birds. And, believe it or faint, these two girls from the South have a lot of other things in common.

They’re SMS buddies, and exchange at least half a dozen messages. Deepika, who is one of the few heroines who gets along famously with her female counterparts, is happy that Asin and she have struck up a good friendship.

Deepika was over-heard saying to another friend, “The nice part of my friendship with Asin is that we’re both daddy’s girls.’’ Yeah, Asin thinks the world of her businessman father Joseph Thottumkal, and Deepika worships the ground on which her super-dad Prakash Padukone plays badminton.

With so much going for them, it is hardly surprising that these two 20-somethings have nice things to say about one another. They both seem to be glad about it.

Asin's father hospitalised...

The latest hot news on the web about bollywood actress Asin is that her father Joseph getting hospitalised... Read further!

Asin said, “I’ve been trying to spend as much time as possible with my father. I had to cancel most of my work commitments. He has appendicitis and he’ll soon have to undergo surgery. He has been trying to postpone the surgery as there are too many professional commitments to take care of but I want him to get treated as soon as possible.”

Asin always loves Kerala rice

Asin Thottumkal, the Ghajini fame gorgeous damsel from Kerala is undoubtedly giving tough competition to bollywood actresses. Asin believes unpolished brown rice made in Kerala is richest food she could ever get.

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Asin used to take all kind of non-veg food in the past and now she has realised that vegetarian food is good for skin and hair. Thus, she has reduced intake of non vegetarian food in her diet.

Police commissioner speaks for Asin

Remember that earlier, a lady from Chennai had made accusations that Asin was forcedly keeping her daughter as domestic help against her will, which was sorted out when the girl herself gave her statement against her mother claiming that she was happy working with Asin.

Now, a 55-year-old woman Sudalaivadivu has approached the Chennai city police commissioner alleging that her son Nallamuthu Kumaraswamy (23), who had worked as the touchup boy of Asin has gone missing.

Asin told Sify.com: “He came to Mumbai as a touch boy. On January 21, he voluntarily resigned. All his dues were settled and he left for Chennai. My dad has registered this information of his resignation with the Oshiwara police station and produced the vouchers that all his payments were settled which a regular procedure in Mumbai”.

Greater Chennai Police Commissioner Sangram Jangid said: "The issue is being blown out of proportion by a section of the press. The complaint has been forwarded to the appropriate authorities and there is nothing more to it."

Asin is currently shooting for London Dreams as the female lead with Salman Khan and Ajay Devgan.