While others at the ripe age of 57 are settling into peaceful routines, Ashu Jain, a homemaker and a grandmother from Dehradun, is smashing all age myths. She was recently one of the most discussed contestants of MTV Roadies and gained massive appreciation for her remarkable makeover, from homemaker to PhD student, fitness trainer, and reality TV reality show participant.
From Homemaker to PhD Scholar
Ashu’s transformation journey started in her 40s when she decided to start her studies again. Influenced by her daughter preparing for entrance examinations for engineering, Ashu started studying again. She went on to earn a PhD from IIT Delhi at the age of 53, proving that knowledge has no age.
Fitness Transformation
Ashu started suffering from health issues at the age of 44 because of menopause. Rather than giving up she started working on herself. Ashu began walking daily, eating correct diets, and weight training. She is not only physically fit now but also assists others by posting her workout timetable and health care tips on Instagram with the account name @not.just.a.grandma.
Her resolve was finally rewarded recently when she came second in her age category during a 10-km marathon in February 2025.
Roadies Journey
Ashu’s arrival on MTV Roadies was something of a shock to everyone. Having been rejected in Delhi, she once again showed up to try out in Hyderabad and won hearts of millions. Judges Ranvijay Singha and Neha Dhupia commended her on her bravery. Ranvijay even recognized her from Instagram and termed her an inspiration.
Although she got eliminated early, she made a long-lasting impression on the show. She enjoys a massive fan base who truly wanted her to come back as a wildcard again. Ashu did not get laid back after getting trolled on the Internet. Her son and family members were shocked in the beginning but soon felt immense pride.
Ashu’s inspirational tale went viral again just recently when her podcast episode was featured by popular content creator Raj Shamani. Ashu Jain’s life is not one of fame or wellness, it’s one of overcoming adversity, confronting fears, and chasing dreams at any point in life. At school, at the gym, at life on the reality television show, she shows that a person is never too old, and that it is never too late to begin again.
