Popular MasterChef India contestant Urmila Jamnadas Asher, also known as Gujju Ben, passed away at the age of 79 years on April 7, 2025

One of the oldest contestants of the famous cooking reality show, Asher was famous for curating traditional Indian recipes with innovative twists

Born on October 23, 1946, Asher had a large social media following which includes about 3 lakh Instagram followers and 3.8 lakh YouTube subscribers

As per reports, she passed away due to a heart attack at her residence in Mumbai

A post from her Instagram page reads, “A Life That Inspired Millions With profound sorrow, we share the passing of Mrs. Urmila Jamnadas Asher — lovingly known to the world as Gujju Ben / Baa — on 07/04/2025.”

“At 79, she became a symbol of courage, joy, and late blooming dreams. She reminded us that it’s never too late to start, to smile, to inspire. From her kitchen to your hearts, her warmth, laughter, and wisdom changed lives,” it added

“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,” it added

She was popular for her recreation of Chunda recipes on MasterChef India as a contestant.

Coincidentally, the last recipe which she posted on her Instagram handle was Instant Chunda Pickle which is sweet and spicy due to the perfect blend of tangy raw mango, sweetness of sugar, and a hint of spice.

Meanwhile, social media is flooding with heartfelt tributes for the late septuagenarian homechef.

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Popular MasterChef India contestant Urmila Jamnadas Asher, also known as Gujju Ben, passed away at the age of 79 years on April 7, 2025

Popular MasterChef India contestant Urmila Jamnadas Asher, also known as Gujju Ben, passed away at the age of 79 years on April 7, 2025

One of the oldest contestants of the famous cooking reality show, Asher was famous for curating traditional Indian recipes with innovative twists

One of the oldest contestants of the famous cooking reality show, Asher was famous for curating traditional Indian recipes with innovative twists

Born on October 23, 1946, Asher had a large social media following which includes about 3 lakh Instagram followers and 3.8 lakh YouTube subscribers

Born on October 23, 1946, Asher had a large social media following which includes about 3 lakh Instagram followers and 3.8 lakh YouTube subscribers

As per reports, she passed away due to a heart attack at her residence in Mumbai

As per reports, she passed away due to a heart attack at her residence in Mumbai

A post from her Instagram page reads, “A Life That Inspired Millions With profound sorrow, we share the passing of Mrs. Urmila Jamnadas Asher — lovingly known to the world as Gujju Ben / Baa — on 07/04/2025.”

A post from her Instagram page reads, “A Life That Inspired Millions With profound sorrow, we share the passing of Mrs. Urmila Jamnadas Asher — lovingly known to the world as Gujju Ben / Baa — on 07/04/2025.”

“At 79, she became a symbol of courage, joy, and late blooming dreams. She reminded us that it’s never too late to start, to smile, to inspire. From her kitchen to your hearts, her warmth, laughter, and wisdom changed lives,” it added

“At 79, she became a symbol of courage, joy, and late blooming dreams. She reminded us that it’s never too late to start, to smile, to inspire. From her kitchen to your hearts, her warmth, laughter, and wisdom changed lives,” it added

She was popular for her recreation of Chunda recipes on MasterChef India as a contestant.

She was popular for her recreation of Chunda recipes on MasterChef India as a contestant.

Coincidentally, the last recipe which she posted on her Instagram handle was Instant Chunda Pickle which is sweet and spicy due to the perfect blend of tangy raw mango, sweetness of sugar, and a hint of spice.

Coincidentally, the last recipe which she posted on her Instagram handle was Instant Chunda Pickle which is sweet and spicy due to the perfect blend of tangy raw mango, sweetness of sugar, and a hint of spice.

Meanwhile, social media is flooding with heartfelt tributes for the late septuagenarian homechef.

Meanwhile, social media is flooding with heartfelt tributes for the late septuagenarian homechef.

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