Society has created age-related standards for people, but some great personalities defy them with their hard work, capability and determination. One of them was former MasterChef India contestant, Urmila Asher, who left everyone stunned by participating in the show during her 70s. Despite her old age, she never used it as an excuse and kept going with a sweet smile and undying spirit. But, her fans are now left saddened as Urmila has passed away at the age of 79 after suffering a heart attack.
Urmila Jamnadas Asher passes away at 79
Urmila Jamnadas Asher was popularly known as ‘Gujju Ben’ owing to her tasty Gujarati snacks. She had been away from the spotlight for some time. But, a while ago, her team shared a post announcing her demise on her official Instagram handle. The post shared a graphic note with her picture that revealed she passed on April 7, 2025. It shared that she was a symbol of ‘courage, joy, and late blooming dreams’ whose journey highlighted that it’s never late to pursue what makes you happy. The note read:
“From her kitchen to your hearts, her warmth, laughter, and wisdom changed lives. Let us not remember her with tears but with the strength she showed us. The strength to be fearless. To love fully. To live joyfully. Baa’s journey doesn’t end here — it lives on in every person she touched, every laugh she shared, and every soul she inspired. We will carry her light forward.”
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