Aasha Singh Jaiswal, who made a mark as a performer and social worker, passed away in MumbaiHer son Akkash Bharadwaj shared an emotional tribute while remembering her strength and legacy.
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Aasha Singh Jaiswal dies in Mumbai (PC: Instagram)
The entertainment industry has lost a veteran performer with the death of Aasha Singh JaiswalKnown for her work as an actor, social worker and mimicry artist, Aasha died in Mumbai on August 22 at around 7:30 pmShe was 83Her son Akkash Bharadwaj shared the news on social media and remembered her as a hardworking “iron lady”He also urged people to pray for her soul while continuing to watch and remember her workAasha was regarded as India’s first female mimicry artist and had built a long career across acting, mimicry, social work and cultural events.
Akkash Bharadwaj remembers his mother
Sharing the news of her death on social media, Akkash described Aasha as a “Karmath Loh-Mahila” or hardworking iron ladyHe asked people to pray for the peace and salvation of her soul and encouraged them to find and watch her work online.
In his message, he wrote, “Wah ek karmath Loh-Mahila (Iron Lady) thiAap sabhi unki aatma ki sadgati evam shanti ke liye prarthna karenAur 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.”
Akkash further spoke about the importance of work in his mother’s lifeHe said that her dedication to her work was central to who she was and shared her belief that death should not only be seen through grief but also through the idea of divine peace.
See Akkash Bharadwaj’s heartfelt post for his late mother here
Aasha Singh Jaiswal’s contribution to mimicry
Aasha was known as India’s first female mimicry artistOne of the performances associated with her career was her recreation of the voice of legendary actor Meena KumariHer work in mimicry gave her a distinctive place in the entertainment industry at a time when the art form had limited representation among women.
Her career also included actingShe played Kripi, the wife of Dronacharya, in BR Chopra’s television epic MahabharatAlongside screen work she remained connected with social service and cultural activities.
The founder of Aasha Events and Films
Aasha’s professional journey extended into entrepreneurshipShe founded and operated Aasha Events and Films through which she organised cultural events and remained active in the entertainment spaceHer family said her commitment to work remained an important part of her life until the endAkkash’s appeal to audiences to revisit her work reflects the family’s wish to keep her artistic legacy alive.
Aasha Singh Jaiswal’s last rites
Aasha’s final rites were held on August 23 at around 10 am at the Pawan Hans crematorium in Vile Parle West, MumbaiFamily members and close relatives attended the funeralFor those who knew her work, Aasha leaves behind a career that crossed acting mimicry social service and cultural activities.
Her son’s tribute also highlighted the philosophy she followed throughout her life: to remain devoted to her work and find meaning in itAasha Singh Jaiswal’s legacy will now live on through her performances and the memories shared by those who watched and worked with her.
