Mahabharat fame Aasha Singh Jaiswal passes away; son pays emotional tribute to ‘Iron Lady’

Veteran actress and mimicry artist Aasha Singh Jaiswal, who was widely known for playing Kripi in B.R. Chopra’s iconic television series Mahabharat, 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 next morning at the Pawan Hans Crematorium in Vile Parle West. Her death marks the loss of an artist who worked across television, films and live performances for several years.

Son Remembers His Mother

After her death, Akkash paid an emotional tribute to his mother on Instagram. He remembered her as an “Iron Lady” and requested people to pray for her soul. He also asked fans to continue watching and remembering her work on social media. According to Akkash, acting and performing were an important part of his mother’s life, and her work remained close to her heart.

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Popular As Kripi In Mahabharat

Aasha Singh Jaiswal earned widespread recognition for her role as Kripi in Mahabharat. Her character was the sister of Kripacharya and the wife of Dronacharya. The show remains one of the most remembered television series in Indian entertainment. Her performance in the series helped her connect with a large audience and made her a familiar face among television viewers.

Work In Films And Mimicry

Apart from television, Jaiswal appeared in several films in character roles. Her film credits included Baazigar, Bobby Jasoos, Deewangee, Aag, Kayda Kanoon, Aansu Bane Angaarey and Ghar Bazar. She was also known as a pioneering female mimicry artist. One of her admired skills was her voice impression of legendary actress Meena Kumari.

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