Asin Thottumkal apparently saved a stray dog on her way to the Chennai airport. The actress, after completing shooting for a commercial in Chennai had to take a flight back to Mumbai and was on her way to Chennai airport when a car ahead of her hit a stray dog on the highway and sped off.

Asin was reportedly moved when she heard the dog yelping in pain and requested her driver to stop the car. The car had run over the leg of the dog. As per a source, Asin was unwilling to leave the dog bleed to death. The actress was fortunately early to the airport and had plenty of time in hand. Asin Thottumkal then took the dog to a vet, got it’s leg bandaged and left the dog in the care of the driver who promised to take care of it until the dog was fine.

Well, Asin has proved that she is not only smart and attractive, but also has a heart of gold. Well done Asin!

Actress Vidya Balan, who will be seen in an alluring and sensuous avatar as Silk Smitha in The Dirty Picture, says she does not fear being tagged as a "porn star".

Vidya will be playing the character of the southern sex symbol Vijaylakshmi, better known as Silk Smitha, in Milan Luthria's film.

Vijaylakshmi, a small town girl, with her dance numbers and bold performances reached the ultimate symbol of sensuality in Southern cinema. Film critics have often referred to her as a "soft porn" actress.

However Vidya said, "I think I am an actor playing a character Silk Smitha. I don't think there is a possibility of that tag being attached to me. I just hope it adds another shade to me as an actor."

Produced by Ekta Kapoor,The Dirty Picture, stars Naseeruddin Shah, Emraan Hashmi and Tusshar Kapoor in pivotal roles.

The film, chronicling the journey of the yesteryear seductress and her early demise, is slated to release on Smitha's birthday, December 2.