Quick Info
| Profession | Businesswoman |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 23/10/1946 |
| Age | 78 years (died on 07, Apr, 2025) |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Date of Death | 07/04/2025 |
Latest News about Urmila Jamnadas Asher
07/04/2025
Urmila Jamnadas Asher, the 78-year-old entrepreneur and former MasterChef India contestant known as 'Gujju Ben', passed away due to a heart attack in Mumbai. She was widely celebrated for starting her food business 'Gujju Ben Na Nasta' at age 77 to support her grandson Harsh after his debilitating accident, becoming an inspiration for senior citizen entrepreneurs and social media influencers in India.
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Bio/Wiki
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Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Grey |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Ethnicity | Gujarati |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Siblings | 1 Brother |
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| Spouse | Jamnadas Asher |
| Children | 2 Sons (deceased), 1 Daughter (deceased) |
| Grandson | Harsh Asher |
Career
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| Journey | Urmila grew up in a well-off Gujarati family and developed a passion for cooking at an early age. She gained recognition for her culinary skills, even cooking abroad in her youth. After facing personal tragedies, she launched a successful home-based cloud kitchen during the pandemic, which evolved into a thriving business called 'Gujju Ben Na Nasta'. Urmila also ventured into social media, sharing recipes and her love for food, and participated in various events as a speaker and a contestant on MasterChef India 7. |
Favourites
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| Film | Do Raaste (1969) |
Social Media
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Urmila was invited to cook in London at the age of 7 and enjoyed cooking for others. | |
| 2. She was married at 18 and had three children by 23, but tragically lost all of them in separate incidents. | |
| 3. During COVID-19, she collaborated with her grandson to create a cloud kitchen, which gained immense popularity. | |
| 4. Her snacks and pickles became so successful that she received large orders within days. | |
| 5. She was active on social media, and her culinary journey included launching a YouTube channel for recipe sharing. | |
| 6. Urmila was a diabetic and had suffered two heart attacks prior to her passing. | |
| 7. She started her business at the age of 77 to support her grandson after his debilitating accident. | |
| 8. She worked over 80 hours a week to maintain her business and care for her grandson. |