Ashu Jain, who is 57 and a
fitness influencerreferred to as "Not Just A Grandma," has lately shared her family's reaction upon learning about her involvement in Roadies XX: Double Cross. During an interview, Ashu shared that she was surprised to learn that her family reacted to her involvement in the reality show.Nevertheless, Ashu's resolve to break societal expectations and follow her passion has been constant throughout.
Ashu's appearance on Roadies XX has been at the center of serious debates among fans and participants. Her commitment to health and learning has inspired a lot of people, defying the traditional expectations of age in competition. Fans have praised her as a trendsetter, with several praising her as a brave and strong person.
Talking about get family’s reaction, she said, “They were in disbelieve when I told them that I’m going on the show. My son even teased me when they got to know that I’m selected. Overall everyone was very happy and that is what matters.”
Her experience on the show was not without controversy. In one episode, another contestant Prince Narula made a comment about Ashu's age, implying that she wasn't working well for the gang. The remark sparked a heated argument, with gang leader Neha Dhupia standing up for Ashu, saying, "It's not right to pass comments about someone's age and can make them feel left out." Elvish Yadav also defended Ashu, making a sarcastic comment, saying, "As per them, Ashu Ji has become too old for work!"
Ashu's exit from Roadies XX was greeted with dismay by fans who had been inspired by her story. Fans flooded social media to express their support, highlighting that the fact that she participated was already a great feat and an inspiration to many. Ashu Jain's tale remains an inspiration to many, a strong reminder that age is never a factor in following one's dreams and forging new paths.