Archive · 23 Aug 2026
Veteran Actress Aasha Singh Jaiswal Dies, Son Pays Tribute
Aasha Singh Jaiswal was an actress, social worker and mimicry artist.
She died in Mumbai on August 22.
Her son, Akkash Bharadwaj, shared the news.
He called her a hardworking “Iron Lady.”
He asked people to pray for her and remember her work.
She was known for copying the voice of actor Meena Kumari.
She also appeared in the television show Mahabharat.
Her final rites were held in Mumbai on August 23.
Veteran actress, social worker and mimicry artist Aasha Singh Jaiswal died in Mumbai on August 22 at around 7:30 p.m.
Her son, Akkash Bharadwaj, confirmed her death and remembered her as a hardworking “Iron Lady.”
Akkash urged people to pray for her and continue watching and remembering her work on social media.
Jaiswal was credited by her son as India’s first female mimicry artist and was known for imitating Meena Kumari’s voice.
Her final rites took place on August 23 at 10 a.m. at Pawan Hans Crematorium in Vile Parle West, Mumbai.
- Who
- Aasha Singh Jaiswal, a veteran actress, social worker and mimicry artist; her son Akkash Bharadwaj confirmed her death.
- What
- Jaiswal died and was remembered for her acting, social work and mimicry performances.
- When
- She died on August 22 at around 7:30 p.m.; her final rites took place on August 23 at 10 a.m.
- Where
- She died in Mumbai, and her final rites were held at Pawan Hans Crematorium in Vile Parle West, Mumbai.
- Why
- Her son announced her death, paid tribute to her dedication to work and asked people to remember her contributions.
- Date of death
- August 22
- Reported time of death
- Around 7:30 p.m.
- Professions
- Actress, social worker and mimicry artist
- Mimicry recognition
- Credited by her son as India’s first female mimicry artist
- Known for
- Recreating the voice of legendary actor Meena Kumari
- Television role
- Played Kripi in the television show Mahabharat
- Final rites
- Held August 23 at 10 a.m. at Pawan Hans Crematorium, Vile Parle West, Mumbai
- Company
- Founder, owner and operator of Aasha Events and Films
Sources
Mahabharat Fame Aasha Singh Jaiswal Passes Away In Mumbai, Son Pens Emotional Note
Actor Aasha Jaiswal Singh, Known For Mimicking Meena Kumari's Voice, Dies In Mumbai
Veteran Actress Aasha Singh Jaiswal Dies In Mumbai, Son Remembers Her As 'Iron Lady' In Emotional Note
