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Who was Aasha Singh Jaiswal? Mahabharat actress and veteran artist passes away in Mumbai
Veteran actress and mimicry artist Aasha Singh Jaiwal recently passed away in Mumbai.
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Veteran TV actress and mimicry artist Aasha Singh Jaiswal was part of the epic TV series Mahabharat. Aasha Singh Jaiswal passed away on August 22 in Mumbai. Known for her work across television and entertainment, Jaiswal was also recognized as India’s first female mimicry artist. Her last rites were performed on August 23 at Pawan Hans Crematorium in Vile Parle, Mumbai.
Who was Aasha Singh Jaiswal
Jaiswal was known for her versatility as an actress and mimicry artist. According to her son, she was particularly admired for recreating the voice of legendary actress Meena Kumari. Beyond performing, she also founded and ran Aasha Events and Films, which organized cultural events. Among her notable screen appearances was the 1998 television show ‘Mahabharat’, where she played Kripi, the sister of Kripacharya, wife of Dronacharya and mother of Ashwathama.
Son Akkash Bhardwaj pens a tribute
The news of her demise was confirmed by her son, Akkash Bhardwaj, who shared an emotional note on social media. Remembering his mother as a hardworking “Iron Lady”, he urged her fans and well-wishers to pray for her soul and continue watching and remembering her work.
“Wah ek karmath Loh-Mahila (Iron Lady) thi. Aap sabhi unki aatma ki sadgati evam shanti ke liye prarthna karen. Aur unke kaam ko social media par zarur dekhen aur yaad rakhen taaki unki aatma jahan bhi hon prasanchitt ho ki aap unka kaam ab bhi dekh aur yaad kar rahen hain (She was a hardworking Iron Lady. Please pray for the peace and salvation of her soul. Do watch and remember her work on social media so that her soul, wherever it may be, feels pleased knowing that you still watch and remember her work).”
Akkash further reflected on his mother’s philosophy towards life and work, writing, “Kyunki unke jeevan me unka karm hee sabkuch tha jo tumhe unki mrityu ke baad Bramhaanand me moksh pradan karein issi aasha ke saath yeh sandesh main prasarit kar raha hun. Mrityu ka dukh nahin aanand Bramhaanand yehi unka sandesh. (Because in her life, her work was everything to her, which may grant her salvation in supreme bliss after her death, with this hope, I am sharing this message. Do not grieve death, but experience divine bliss; this was her message.)"
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