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'Mahabharat' Actress Aasha Singh Jaiswal Dies in Mumbai at 83
Aasha Singh Jaiswal was an actress and mimicry artist who died in Mumbai.
One report said she was 83 years old.
She died on August 22, 2026, at about 7:30 p.m.
Her son, Akkash Bharadwaj, shared the news and paid tribute to her.
He called her an “Iron Lady” and asked people to remember her work.
She was famous for playing Kripi in the television series Mahabharat.
She also acted in several Hindi films, including Baazigar and Bobby Jasoos.
She was admired for copying famous voices, especially Meena Kumari’s.
Her son said she had been battling a lung infection for about three months before her death.
Veteran actress and mimicry artist Aasha Singh Jaiswal died in Mumbai on August 22, 2026, at about 7:30 p.m.
Her son, Akkash Bharadwaj, announced her death and remembered her as an “Iron Lady.”
Jaiswal’s last rites were held on August 23 at Pawan Hans Crematorium in Vile Parle West.
She was widely known for playing Kripi in B.R. Chopra’s television series Mahabharat.
Her career included Hindi films, television, live performances, mimicry, cultural events and social work.
- Who
- Aasha Singh Jaiswal, a veteran actress and mimicry artist; her son Akkash Bharadwaj announced her death.
- What
- Jaiswal died after a decades-long career in acting, mimicry, live performances and social work.
- Where
- She died in Mumbai; her last rites were held at Pawan Hans Crematorium in Vile Parle West, Mumbai.
- When
- She died on August 22, 2026, at approximately 7:30 p.m.; her last rites took place on August 23.
- Why
- WION reported that she had been battling a lung infection for around three months; the articles do not explicitly establish it as the cause of death.
Key facts
- Reported age
- 83, according to the WION report; the Telegraph India report did not specify her age.
- Date and time of death
- August 22, 2026, at around 7:30 p.m.
- Known for
- Playing Kripi in B.R. Chopra’s television series Mahabharat.
- Last rites
- August 23 at around 10 a.m. at Pawan Hans Crematorium, Vile Parle West, Mumbai.
- Film credits
- Baazigar, Bobby Jasoos, Deewangee, Aag, Kayda Kanoon, Aansu Bane Angaarey and Ghar Bazar.
- Mimicry work
- She was particularly admired for her impressions of Meena Kumari.
- Other work
- She founded Aasha Events and Films and worked in social service and cultural events.
Quotes
Akkash Bharadwaj
Son of Aasha Singh Jaiswal, who announced her death and shared a tribute on Instagram.
“She was a dedicated “Iron Lady.” I request everyone to pray for the peace and salvation of her soul. Please also watch and remember her work on social media so that wherever her soul may be, she feels happy knowing that you are still watching and remembering her work. Because her work was everything to her in life, and I hope it brings her salvation and eternal bliss after her death. With this hope, I am sharing this message. Do not grieve death; instead, embrace the joy of divine bliss. This is”
wionews.com
“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”
telegraphindia.com
Sources
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