{
  "id": 2869762,
  "title": "Veteran actor and India’s first female mimicry artist Aasha Singh Jaiswal dies at 83",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/veteran-actor-and-indias-first-female-mimicry-artist-aasha-singh",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-23T20:37:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/veteran-actor-and-indias-first-female-mimicry-artist-aasha-singh-jaiswal-dies-at-83-1.500649992"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Veteran actress and mimicry artist Aasha Singh Jaiswal has passed away in Mumbai at the age of 83, her son Akkash Bharadwaj confirmed. The family performed her last rites and cremated her at the Pawan Hans Crematorium in Mumbai on August 23. Bharadwaj paid tribute to his mother on Instagram, recalling her dedication to her work and life. He shared her philosophy of viewing death as a journey towards divine bliss instead of a reason for mourning. Jaiswal was celebrated for her work in Hindi films and television, as well as her unique mimicry performances. She was particularly renowned for imitating the voices of notable figures, with her rendition of Meena Kumari being a notable feat. She is recognized as one of the trailblazers in Indian mimicry, making a significant impact in a field typically dominated by men. Jaiswal also made her mark in Hindi cinema, appearing in Shah Rukh Khan's 1993 film Baazigar and BR Chopra's Mahabharat, where she portrayed Kripi, sister of Kripacharya. Apart from her acting and mimicry career, Jaiswal was an entrepreneur, founding Aasha Events and Films, which organized cultural events and initiatives. She was also deeply involved in social welfare and community activities.",
  "summary": "Veteran actress and mimicry artist Aasha Singh Jaiswal has died in Mumbai at the age of 83. She passed away on August 22 at around 7.30pm, her son Akkash Bharadwaj confirmed. Speaking to ANI, Bharadwaj said the family performed her last rites and cremated her at the Pawan Hans Crematorium in Mumbai on August 23. Paying tribute to his mother on Instagram, Bharadwaj remembered her deep commitment…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}