Mahabharat Actress Asha Singh Jaiswal Dies At 83; Last Rites Held In Mumbai

Veteran actress Aasha Singh Jaiswal – best known for her role as Kripi in BR Chopra’s Mahabharat, is no more. The mimicry artist died on Saturday, August 22 at around 7.30 pm in Mumbai. Her son, Akkash Bharadwaj confirmed her death and revealed that her last rites took place on Sunday, August 23.

Veteran Actress, Mimicry Artist Aasha Singh Jaiswal Dies At 83

Aasha Singh Jaiswal’s son, Akkash Bharadwaj took to his Instagram handle and revealed that his mother passed away on August 22 around 7:30 pm. Remembering his mother in an Insta post, Akkash described her as an ‘Iron Lady’ and urged people to continue watching her work. He wrote, “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. (sic)”

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In the same post, Akkash also reflected on his mother’s deep attachment to her work. He wrote, “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”.

About Aasha Ji

Aasha Singh Jaiswal’s career span television, films and live performances. Along with acting, she was also known as a mimicry artist and social worker. She gained widespread recognition for playing Kripi – the sister of Kripacharya and wife of Dronacharya, in Mahabharat. She starred in films such as Baazigar, Bobby Jasoos, Deewangee, Aag, Kayda Kanoon, Aansu Bane Angaarey and Ghar Bazar.

Jaiswal – who’s regarded as a pioneering female mimicry artist, was admired for her voice impressions of Meena Kumari. She also founded Aasha Events and Films and remained involved in social work.

May her soul rest in peace.

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