Aasha Singh Jaiswal, Veteran Artist and Mahabharat Fame, Passes Away at 86

Veteran actress and mimicry artist Aasha Singh Jaiswal has left for the heavenly abode at the age of 86, sparking a wave of mourning across the film fraternity. Renowned for her role as Kripi in B.R. Chopra’s iconic television series “Mahabharat”, her son Akkash Bharadwaj took to social media to confirm the sad demise of his mother. 

Aasha Singh Jaiswal breathed her last on Aug. 22, 2026, in Mumbai. The legendary actress was recognized as India’s first female mimicry artist. Her final rites were held on Aug. 23 at Pawan Hans Crematorium in Vile Parle, Mumbai.

Aasha Singh Jaiswal Breathes Her Last at 86 in Mumbai

 

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With a career spanning decades, the passing away of Aasha Singh Jaiswal has left a vacuum in the hearts of millions worldwide. As shared by her son, she died on Aug. 22 at around 7.30 PM IST. Akkash took to Instagram to honour his mother’s life and contribution to the entertainment industry. He described her as an “Iron Lady” and urged people to continue watching and remembering her performances.

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.” (She was a hardworking Iron Lady. Please pray for the peace and salvation of her soul. Do watch and remember her work on social media so that her soul, wherever it may be, feels pleased knowing that you still watch and remember her work)

Talking about her approach to life and 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.” (Because in her life, her work was everything to her, which may grant her salvation in supreme bliss after her death, with this hope, I am sharing this message. Do not grieve death, but experience divine bliss; this was her message.)

Apart from “Mahabharat”, Jaiswal was known for her roles in Baazigar, Bobby Jasoos, Deewangee, Aag, Kayda Kanoon, Aansu Bane Angaarey and Ghar Bazar. She also founded and ran Aasha Events and Films, which organized cultural events.