Aasha Jaiswal Singh, veteran actress and mimicry artist, has passed away in Mumbai. The news of her demise was confirmed by her son, Akkash Singh Bharadwaj, through an Instagram post. She breathed her last on August 22, 2026, at around 7:30 pm.
Veteran actress Aasha Jaiswal Singh dies in Mumbai
Akkash remembered his mother as a "Karmath Loh-Mahila", meaning an iron lady, and paid tribute to her work and life. He also appealed to people to pray for her soul and remember the contribution she made through her work.
In an Instagram post, Akkash 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 (She was a dedicated and strong woman, an “Iron Lady.” I request all of you 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, it finds comfort in knowing that you are still watching and remembering her work) (sic)."
He further added, "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 for her, her karma was everything in life, and I hope that after her death, it brings her salvation and eternal bliss in the Brahmananda. With this hope, I am sharing this message. There is no sorrow in death, but joy and divine bliss. This was her message) (sic)."
Aasha Jaiswal Singh was known by her son as India's first woman mimicry artist who was famous for mimicking the voice of the legendary actress, Meena Kumari. She was also the owner of Aasha Events & Films. According to Akkash's Instagram post, the last rites of the veteran were planned on August 23, at 10 am in Pawan Hans, Vile Parle West, Mumbai.
More about Aasha Jaiswal Singh
According to reports, Aasha Jaiswal Singh worked in , where she played the role of Kripi, sister of Kripacharya, wife of Dronacharya and mother of Ashwathama.
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