Jaspreet, who has managed epilepsy for three decades, was crowned Mrs Radiant Skin – Gold at Mrs India The Goddess Season 3 in Jaipur Jaipur, Janu
Jaspreet, who has managed epilepsy for three decades, was crowned Mrs Radiant Skin – Gold at Mrs India The Goddess Season 3 in Jaipur
Jaipur, January 19, 2026
At 48, Jaspreet has defied the limitations often associated with chronic illness. The Toronto-based restaurateur and co-founder of Tikka King recently won the Mrs Radiant Skin – Gold award at Mrs India The Goddess Season 3, a national pageant celebrating married women’s achievements. For Jaspreet, the recognition represents far more than aesthetic appeal – it marks the culmination of a 30-year journey managing epilepsy while building a family and career across two continents.
Diagnosed with epilepsy at 17, Jaspreet’s, early adult years were marked by seizures, panic attacks, and the psychological toll of living with an unpredictable neurological condition. Between 2002 and 2008, her health deteriorated significantly, making daily functioning a challenge.
“People often told me that being epileptic meant I wasn’t ‘normal,’ that I couldn’t handle home and children,” she said in an interview after the pageant. “But with proper medication, care, and the right support system, I’ve proven that chronic illness doesn’t define your capabilities.”
The pillars of support
Central to Jaspreet’s story is the unwavering support of her husband, Inderjeet Singh, who stood by her through medical emergencies and emotional crises, particularly during periods when acceptance from extended family remained elusive. Her late father and mother, Dolly Vohra, instilled in her the confidence that a medical condition need not preclude a full and dignified life.
Motherhood tested her resolve further. Jaspreet underwent two major caesarean sections, with a 10-year gap between her two sons. In 2009, she suffered a miscarriage triggered by severe seizure attacks – a loss that she describes as emotionally devastating. Two years later, after consulting specialists and making significant lifestyle adjustments, she gave birth to her second son.
Education and entrepreneurship
Despite recurring health challenges, Jaspreet pursued higher education, completing a Bachelor of Arts degree and specialized training in fashion and dress designing from the Institute of Executive Careers (IEC). In 2020, during the pandemic, she completed a Professional Makeup Artist Course from Lakmé Academy, nurturing her longstanding interest in beauty and skincare.
The COVID-19 pandemic brought fresh trauma. Jaspreet lost her father to the virus and contracted a severe case herself, losing 15 kg and experiencing both physical and emotional breakdown. Seeking healing, she relocated temporarily to Canada.
What began as a period of recovery evolved into reinvention. Together with her husband, she co-founded Tikka King, an Indian restaurant in Etobicoke, Toronto. She cleared the IELTS and CELPIP language proficiency exams with strong scores, ensuring legal stability and future opportunities in Canada.
Today, Jaspreet divides her time between India and Canada, managing her restaurant, family responsibilities, and ongoing health conditions – which now include migraines, a slip disc she has battled for 13 years, and post-COVID hypertension, in addition to epilepsy.
Breaking stereotypes
Mrs India The Goddess is among India’s prominent pageants for married women, recognizing participants who balance personal achievement with family responsibilities. The Season 3 competition in Jaipur featured contestants from across the country competing in various categories.
Jaspreet’s win in the Radiant Skin category, she says, reflects not merely cosmetic care but a holistic commitment to wellness – mental, physical, and spiritual – cultivated through years of disciplined self-care despite chronic illness.
“I don’t seek sympathy. I seek strength, peace, and togetherness,” she said. “My hope is that others facing similar challenges see that it’s possible to live confidently and pursue your dreams.”
Her story, she believes, challenges prevailing stigmas around chronic neurological conditions and demonstrates that with medical management, family support, and personal determination, individuals can transcend the labels society assigns them.
According to the World Health Organization, epilepsy affects approximately 50 million people worldwide, with nearly 80% living in low- and middle-income countries where access to treatment and social acceptance remain significant challenges. Stories like Jaspreet’s highlight both the medical and social dimensions of living with chronic conditions.
For now, Jaspreet continues managing her health with daily medication, running her restaurant, and cherishing time with her husband, two sons, and mother – her core support system. “Despite everything,” she concludes, “I am unstoppable.”
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