By Jilawatan At a time when size zero is becoming a craze among Bollywood heroines, Asin’s answer to a question on slimming down is a big no. “I believe in performance, not size zero,” said the ‘Ghajini’ girl in an interview. “I am comfortable with my looks and I want audience to think me as a girl-next-door. Size zero is an unhealthy trend. I don’t want to pain myself to reduce weight,” the south Indian siren who is making waves in Hindi cinema said. Claiming that actresses from the south are getting a very good reception in Mumbai, Asin said the reason was their commitment, dedication and honesty. “The respect for south Indians increased especially after the winning of the Oscars by Rahman,” she said. Extending her wishes to Trisha, who too had stepped into Hindi film industry, Asin, when asked about her advice to her colleague, said, “I am not experienced enough to advice someone. But my wishes are always there for Trisha.” Denying reports that she had been approached for a Vijay film, she said, “No such offer came in my way. But I am always ready to share the screen space with my ‘Pokkiri’(Tamil) pair. Because, Vijay is a nice person to work with.”

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ASIN NEEDS no introduction. She took the nation by storm as Aamir Khan’s love interest in Ghajini. Recently, she scorched the Bollywood-screens with her act in London Dreams. Prior to that she sizzled the southern-film industry in India.

She was in news at IFFI 09, as she shared the dais with legendary actress, Waheeda Rehman to light up the inaugural lamp. Amit R Agarwal from merinews.com caught up with Asin during the International Film Festival of India – IFFI 09 for a quick tete-a-tete.

Amit Agarwal: How does it feel to be in Goa at IFFI?

Asin: It is wonderful being in Goa, more so since I am here at a festival that is celebration of films. Being an avid film-buff, I am all too pleased to be here at IFFI.

AA: Do you think film-festivals are of any significance?

Asin: Of course, one gets to see so many different films from as many diverse genres. It shows the thinking pattern of not only the film-makers, but also the actors. Some of the films are real gems that can be watched again and again.

AA: Your name is very unusual – Asin, what does it mean?

Asin: It means ‘without any sin’ a-sin.

AA: You share the space with Bollywood’s legendary actress, Waheeda Rehman, what are your impressions of her?

Asin: The first impressions that her name brings to mind are of beauty and grace! It is amazing the way she conducts herself even at this age.

AA: Did Waheedaji commented on your performance in Ghajini?

Asin: Of course, as I said I have always been an ardent admirer of Waheedaji. She is beauty and grace personified. Waheedaji was asking me whether I am trained in classical dance, which I am. She told me she thought was very spontaneous in Ghajini. Coming from her, I feel it is a really nice complement.

AA: You won your first Filmfare award in 2003. It has been six years, are awards important to you?

Asin: For me the biggest award is the love and adulation of countless fans. It more than makes up for any award, unless it’s an Oscar.

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Salman Khan and Asins love relationship is the latest in the tinsel town.

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Dazzling Asin Thottumkal at the shooting of ” Fairever Fruit Cream”. The making of the Fairever Cream Commercial.

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Malayalam, Tamil & Hindi actress Asin Thottumkal interview in Malayalam.

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Malayalam, Tamil & Hindi actress Asin Thottumkal interview in Malayalam.

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Malayalam, Tamil & Hindi actress Asin Thottumkal interview in Malayalam.

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Malayalam, Tamil & Hindi actress Asin Thottumkal interview in Malayalam.

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You’ve seen the three different Filmfare covers of the sexy Bipasha Basu, Shilpa Shetty and Asin, and now we have their brand new advert for Clinic All Clear Anti-Dandruff shampoo!  It’s quite obvious that the Filmfare covers were inspired by the commercial, because each woman are clad in sleek black outfits and swinging about their long, black, impossibly shiny hair. And inside the covers of the Filmfare magazine, the ladies are doing the same in snapshots.

So check out the commercial below and let us know what you think about it by dropping your comments below!  Which girl do you think did a better job in the commercial?

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Malayalam, Tamil & Hindi actress Asin Thottumkal interview in Malayalam.

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