'Mahabharat' & 'Bazigar' actor, mimickry artist Aasha Singh Jaiswal passes away
Veteran actor and mimicry artist Aasha Singh Jaiswal, known for her roles in 'Mahabharat' and 'Baazigar', has passed away in Mumbai. Her son confirmed the news and encouraged fans to remember her through her body of work.
Why it matters
The passing of a long-time industry contributor marks the loss of a figure in Indian television and film history.
Veteran actor, mimicry artist and social worker Aasha Singh Jaiswal, best remembered for her work across films, television and live performances, has passed away in Mumbai. She died on August 22 at around 7:30 pm, her son Akkash Bharadwaj confirmed. Her last rites were performed the following morning at the Pawan Hans Crematorium in Vile Parle West.Remembering his mother, Akkash paid tribute to her on Instagram, describing her as an “Iron Lady” and appealing to admirers to keep her legacy alive by revisiting her work.“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 ‘Iron Lady’.
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