Aasha Singh Jaiswal, the veteran actress and mimicry artist, died on August 22, 2026. Sharing the news, her son Akkash Bharadwaj posted a picture of his mother on his social media handle, paying a heartfelt tribute and calling her the Iron Lady. She was 83 years old.
In his heartfelt tribute, Akkash also shared that the last rites of his late mother were performed at Pawan Hans Sahmsham Crematorium in Vile Parle West on August 23, 2026, around 10 AM.
Akkash shared the news, saying, “Meri Matashri Aasha Jaiswal Singh, Charitra Abhinetri, Samaj Sevika, India’S First Female Mimicry Artist (Voice of Meenakumari) Evam India’S First Worldwide Entertainment Management Co. – Aasha Events and Films Ki Sansthapak, Owner & Operator Ka Dehavsan – 22-aug-2026 Ko Shaam 7:30 Pm Hua Hai. Unka Antim Sanskar Pawan Hans Sahmshan Bhumi Vile Parle West Me 23-aug-2026 Ko Subah 10 Am Par Hoga
Location Link Near Pawan Hans Helipad/Airport.”
Remembering his mother, he further added, “Weh 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. Kyunki Unke Jeevan Me Unka Karm Hee Sabkuch Tha Jo Unhe Unki Mrityu Ke Baad Bramhaanand Me Moksh Pradan Karen Issi Aasha Ke Saath Yeh Sandesh Main Prasarit Kar Raha Hun… Mrityu Ka Dukh Nahin Aanand Bramhaanand Yehi Unka Sandesh… -Aasha Singh.”
Aasha Singh Jaiswal was known as India’s first female mimicry artist, celebrated for bringing the voice of legendary actor Meena Kumari to life. Her role as Kripi, the sister of Kripacharya and wife of Dronacharya, in Mahabharat also brought her major fame, as did her stint in the hit film Baazigar. She was also a social worker.
