Asin Thottumkal: Bollywood's First ₹100 Crore Heroine Who Chose Love Over Fame
Bollywood’s First Rs 100 Cr Heroine Quit Acting At Her Peak, Co-Star Played Cupid In Her Real-Life Love Story
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Asin Thottumkal, the first Bollywood actress to star in a film that crossed ₹100 crore at the box office, left her acting career at its peak to focus on her personal life. After a successful run in films, she married Rahul Sharma, co-founder of Micromax, with Akshay Kumar playing matchmaker in their love story.
- 01Asin Thottumkal became a household name after her Bollywood debut in 'Ghajini', which was the first film to cross ₹100 crore.
- 02She stepped away from acting in 2016 to focus on her family life after marrying Rahul Sharma.
- 03Asin and Rahul welcomed their daughter, Arin, in October 2017.
- 04Akshay Kumar played a pivotal role in bringing Asin and Rahul together.
- 05Asin's husband, Rahul Sharma, has a reported net worth of around ₹1,300 crore.
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Asin Thottumkal, born in October 1985, rose to fame as Bollywood's first heroine to star in a film that crossed ₹100 crore at the box office with her debut in 'Ghajini' alongside Aamir Khan in 2008. Following a series of successful films, including 'Ready' and 'Khiladi 786', she made the surprising decision to retire from acting at the peak of her career in 2016. Asin shifted her focus to her personal life, marrying Rahul Sharma, co-founder of Micromax, in a ceremony held in Delhi. The couple welcomed their daughter, Arin, in October 2017. Interestingly, Akshay Kumar played matchmaker for the couple, first introducing them during an India vs Pakistan match in 2012. He fondly recalled their initial meeting in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and emphasized their shared values and backgrounds, which led to their romantic connection.
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