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Time of India
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Anushka Sharma reacted to losing her debut award to Asin: 'I got very upset...'
The year 2008 marked the arrival of two different yet impactful female leads in Bollywood—Anushka Sharma, who made her debut with Shah Rukh Khan in 'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi,' and Asin, who was in the movie with Aamir Khan in 'Ghajini. ' Both performances were lauded, both films were box office successes, and both actresses were nominated. Although when the envelope opened, it was Asin who took home the trophy. 'I was very upset… I cried like a child' In a resurfaced 2018 interview on 'Look Who's Talking With Niranjan,' Anushka candidly recalled her heartbreak, saying, 'I'm very upset they didn't give it to me. I made my calculation, you know. Asin had already done Ghajini in Tamil, Telugu, and maybe Kannada. She's already been an actress for many years. Obviously, they won't give it to her! Debut toh mera hua hai, main nayi hoon, maine nayi film mein kaam kiya hai. I need the encouragement.' In spite of clapping for Asin during the ceremony, Anushka admitted she was devastated afterwards, as she said, 'I cried like a child—as if I didn't get a certificate in school.' The 'debut' debate: Fresh face vs. first Hindi film Anushka's frustration was not just all personal; it became a larger industry debate. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo The question though lies what truly defines a debut? While 'Ghajini' was Asin's first Hindi film, she was already a popular star in South Indian cinema. Anushka, on the other hand, was a complete newcomer, stepping into the spotlight with no prior screen experience. This distinction, Anushka felt, should have mattered. She emphasised, 'She's already an actress. I was new. I needed the encouragement.' A-Sin or just a sin? In a cheeky moment on 'Koffee With Karan,' Anushka even referred to Asin as 'A-Sin,' a pun that reflected her lingering disappointment. While said as a joke, it ignored how deeply the moment had affected her. Where they stand today Asin stepped away from acting after 'All Is Well,' choosing to focus on family life. Anushka, meanwhile, has shaped herself into one of the Bollywood's most respected actors and producers. Her upcoming film 'Chakda 'Xpress,' which is based on the cricketer Jhulan Goswami, is among the most expected biopics in recent memory.
Hindustan Times
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
When Anushka Sharma spoke about losing Best Debut Award to Asin: ‘She's already an actress; debut toh mera…'
In 2008, many fresh faces began their acting journey in the Hindi film cinema. Two special names in the list were Anushka Sharma and Asin. While Anushka began her acting career opposite Shah Rukh Khan with Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, Asin made her Bollywood debut alongside Aamir Khan with Ghajini. Both the actors won hearts with their performances and were nominated for the Best Debut Award. A year after their films released, Asin lifted the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut for her portrayal of Kalpana in Ghajini. A throwback interview of Anushka talking about losing to Asin has now resurfaced on social media. Anushka Sharma and Asin In this viral clip, which is from an interview Anushka Sharma gave back in 2018, the actor shared, 'I'm very upset they didn't give it to me. Because, I made my calculation you know, main calculate karke gayi thi ki dekho abhi Asin ne yeh film Tamil mein bhi kari hai, Telugu mein bhi kari hai aur Kannada mein bhi kari hai, maybe, that Ghajini film. She's done it in all languages. She's already an actress, for many years. Obviously usko nahi denge! Debut toh mera hua hai, main nayi hun, maine nayi film mein kaam kiya hai. I need the encouragement. So I was convinced I'm going to get it. But they gave it to her. I was very sad, I was very upset.' Anushka went on to add that she clapped for Asin as she walked to receive her award. But later, a heartbroken Anushka 'cried like a child'. Currently, both the actors are focusing on their family life. Asin was last seen in the 2015 film All Is Well. Anushka, on the other hand, was last seen in Qala (2022) in a cameo. Fans are now eagerly waiting for Anushka's next film Chakda 'Xpress, where the actor will be seen as cricketer Jhulan Goswami. There is no update about its release yet.
India.com
04-06-2025
- Business
- India.com
Made for Rs 40 crore, this movie became hit, earned Rs..., yet Salman never worked with lead actress again due to..., movie is...
Bollywood's one of the biggest Khans – Salman Khan – was once known as a hit machine. There was a time when the actor delivered back-to-back hit films. During his golden period, a movie was released which became a blockbuster. Made for Rs 40 crore, this film earned Rs 137 crore worldwide. Despite the movie being a hit, Salman never worked with the lead actress ever again. Yes, you read that right! If you are wondering which movie we are talking about, then the film in discussion is the superhit Ready. Featuring Salman Khan in the lead role, Ready was released in 2011 and was helmed by Anees Bazmee. Ready was produced by Sohail Khan, Bhushan Kumar, Krishna Kumar, Nitin Manmohan, Nasir Khan, and Rajat Rawail. Apart from Salman being the lead, the movie also starred Asin opposite him. Other than these lead actors, Ready also featured Paresh Rawal, Mahesh Manjrekar, Sharat Saxena, Manoj Joshi, Puneet Issar, Sudesh Lehri, and Akhilendra Mishra in key roles. Salman Khan Never Worked With Asin Because… This was the only collaboration between Salman Khan and Asin. The duo never worked with each other ever again. Before Ready, Salman and Asin's another film London Dreams had also surfaced online. However, the movie did not perform well at the box office. Following this, the two only worked together in Ready and never collaborated again. Coming back to Ready, the movie was a huge hit and songs like 'Humko Pyar Hua', 'Dhin Chika', 'Meri Ada Bhi' and 'Character Dhila' were superhits. Coming to Salman Khan's work front, he was last seen in Sikander which did not do well on the box office.
India Today
30-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Rajasthan cleric caught 'spying', visited Pak just before Pahalgam attack
The Delhi Police has arrested a cleric in Rajasthan on charges of allegedly spying for Pakistan, who is believed to have received training in Pakistan and reportedly travelled to the country a week before the Pahalgam terrorist Special Cell of the Delhi Police is currently interrogating the suspect, Qasim, who allegedly received approximately 2 lakh Pakistani Rupees (INR Rs 6,1000) in different instalments from Pakistan in exchange for providing intelligence, officials confessed to the police that he deleted all data from his phone after several suspected spies were apprehended in the past few days following the Pahalgam attack. The police are having the phone forensically examined and are verifying his claims, according to sources. Upon completion of the forensic report, the extent and nature of the information Qasim shared with Pakistan will become clearer. Officials are also collecting Call Detail Record (CDR) details of the suspect to ascertain his movements within India after his return and the individuals he was in contact to preliminary investigation, Qasim's documents reveal that he returned to India from Pakistan approximately a week before the Pahalgam attack. Qasim has relatives in Pakistan, and he reportedly leveraged these connections to travel to Pakistan and establish contact with the Pakistani spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).advertisementThe ISI allegedly told Qasim that his brother, Anees, worked for them and encouraged him to do the same, stating that as a cleric (Maulvi), people would believe his words. Police further allege that Qasim was trained on how to establish contact with army personnel and how to avoid sources also revealed that Qasim's brother, Asin, is currently absconding, and a search operation is underway for him. Asin is also believed to have made multiple trips to cleric's arrest is the latest in a series of detentions linked to anti-espionage operations, which have led to the arrest of over 12 individuals from Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh over the past two weeks. Among the prominent names is Jyoti Malhotra, a Haryana-based InMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Delhi#Rajasthan#India-Pakistan
Indian Express
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
How a trip to Sri Lanka sparked backlash against Asin Thottumkal and impacted her Tamil film career: ‘Involved merely in the capacity of an artiste'
Although her career lasted just over a decade, Asin Thottumkal was undoubtedly one of the biggest names in Indian cinema during the 2000s. She appeared in films across multiple languages, turning almost everything she touched into gold. From South Indian stars like Kamal Haasan, Nagarjuna Akkineni, Nandamuri Balakrishna, Venkatesh, Ravi Teja, Vijay, Prabhas, Ajith Kumar, Suriya, Vikram and Pawan Kalyan to Bollywood icons like Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, Mithun Chakraborty, Ajay Devgn and Abhishek Bachchan, Asin shared the screen with some of the industry's biggest names in a remarkably short span of time. Nonetheless, at the peak of her career, Asin became embroiled in a controversy that many believe significantly impacted her cinematic journey and contributed to a decline in film offers from the South, particularly Tamil. Following the end of the civil war in Sri Lanka in 2009, the South Indian Film Artistes Association had reportedly urged all Indian celebrities to refrain from participating in cultural events or shooting films in Sri Lanka, citing the long-standing persecution of Tamils there. Despite this, Asin, along with her co-star Salman Khan and others, visited Lanka in mid-2010, where a major portion of their film Ready (2011) was shot. Asin reportedly even organised three-day eye-care camps in Jaffna and Vavuniya with the support of Salman's Being Human Foundation. This move apparently angered the South Indian Film Artistes Association, leading to what was believed to be an unofficial ban on her. Asin's actions came after the association had issued a statement warning celebrities against attending that year's IIFA Awards in Colombo. In response, stars like Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, and Aishwarya Rai even skipped the event. However, actors such as Salman Khan, Vivek Oberoi, Saif Ali Khan, Hrithik Roshan, and Lara Dutta attended, and were subsequently banned by the association, according to Hindustan Times. 'I am involved merely in the capacity of an artiste. I have to abide by the filmmakers' decision on such issues,' India Today quoted the actor as saying when asked about her decision to shoot in Sri Lanka for Ready. The controversy didn't end there. In October 2010, during her visit to Mettupalayam in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore district for the shoot of Kaavalan (2011), directed by Siddique and co-starring 'Thalapathy' Vijay, members of a political party staged a protest at the filming location. Holding black flags, the demonstrators objected to her visit to Lanka and accused her of taking an 'anti-Tamil stand' and 'enjoyed the company of anti-Tamil Sinhala politicians', Times of India reported. ICYMI | Rumoured to be haunted, Rajesh Khanna's 'cursed' sea-facing bungalow Aashirwad was purchased for just Rs 3.5 lakh; it was sold for Rs 90 crore While it's unclear whether the controversy directly caused a decline in Tamil film opportunities for her, Kaavalan was the last Tamil film Asin ever did. By that time, she had already begun focusing on Bollywood, though her career there never fully took off after her blockbuster debut in Ghajini (2008). Following Khiladi 786 in 2012, she took a three-year break and returned with All Is Well (2015), co-starring Abhishek Bachchan and Rishi Kapoor. That film would mark her final screen appearance before her marriage to businessman Rahul Sharma in 2016, after which she bid farewell to cinema.
