Who Was Urmila Jamnadas Asher? All About the Beloved MasterChef India 7 Contestant Who Passed Away at 79
Urmila Jamnadas Asher, who won hearts with her appearance on MasterChef India 7, sadly passed away at the age of 79 on April 7, 2025, in Mumbai. Her sudden death has left many people shocked and emotional. She was loved not just for her cooking talent but also for her positive attitude, strength, and cheerful personality. Many lovingly called her ‘Gujju Ben’ or ‘Baa’.
Let’s take a look at her inspiring life journey.
🌟 Urmila Baa’s Story
Urmila Asher participated in MasterChef India Season 7 at the age of 78, where everyone addressed her as ‘Baa’.
Her life was full of personal tragedies. She lost her young daughter in a tragic accident when the child fell from the third floor. Later, she also lost both her sons—one to a heart attack and the other to a brain tumor. Despite so many painful losses, Urmila Baa never gave up. She found the strength to move on and gave life a second chance.
To earn a living, she worked very hard and cooked food in over 200 homes. Slowly, she became independent and even managed to pay for her mother-in-law’s medical treatment with her savings.
📱 Her Online Journey
During the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, Urmila Baa started her own YouTube channel called Gujju Ben na Nasta with the help of her grandson Harsh. On the channel, she shared easy recipes and taught people how to cook traditional Gujarati food.
- YouTube Subscribers: Over 384K
- Instagram Followers: Over 302K
She regularly posted cooking videos, which were loved by fans all across India.
💔 Her Passing and Final Goodbye
On April 7, the news of Urmila Baa’s passing was shared on her Instagram account through an emotional post. The post spoke about her beautiful journey and how she inspired many people with her strength and warmth.
The caption said:
“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.”
Her last rites will take place today, April 8, at a cremation center in Marine Lines, Mumbai.
🍽 About MasterChef India 7
MasterChef India 7 aired from January 2, 2023, to April 8, 2023.
The show was judged by Ranveer Brar, Garima Arora, and Vikas Khanna.
Urmila Baa’s presence on the show touched millions of hearts and proved that it’s never too late to chase your dreams.
She may be gone, but her story, spirit, and recipes will stay with us forever. 🕊️💔
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