Sad News for Punjabi Film Fans: Popular Comedian and ‘Carry On Jatta’ Actor Jaswinder Bhalla Dies at 65
Bhalla has appeared in films such as Gaddi Chaldi Hai Chhalla Maarke, Carry On Jatta, Jind Jaan, and Band Baaje.
Mohali (Punjab):Jaswinder Bhalla, a popular Punjabi actor and comedian, passed away on Friday morning in Mohali, Punjab. He was 65 years old.
Bhalla had reportedly been sick for several months. His unexpected death has shocked the Punjabi film industry as well as his admirers. Bhalla, a Punjabi cinema classic known for his immaculate comic timing and sarcastic quips, reinvented humor on screen.
AAP politician and former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia called the news "very saddening," recalling how Bhalla's work "brought smiles to millions" shortly after it was announced.
Bhalla had reportedly been sick for several months. His unexpected death has shocked the Punjabi film industry as well as his admirers. Bhalla, a Punjabi cinema classic known for his immaculate comic timing and sarcastic quips, reinvented humor on screen.
AAP politician and former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia called the news "very saddening," recalling how Bhalla's work "brought smiles to millions" shortly after it was announced.
"The news of the death of Punjab's famed comedian Jaswinder Bhalla Ji is heartbreaking. His paintings made millions of people happy. I beseech God to grant peace to the departed soul and comfort to the family during this difficult time. Sisodia wrote "Om Shanti" on X in Hindi.
Additionally, Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa expressed his condolences on the death of the well-known Punjabi comedian.
Sirsa remarked in a post on X that the stage of Punjabi laughing is mute and empty today... Jaswinder Bhalla ji was a living embodiment of Punjabi wit, humor, and energy. With his unrivaled gift, he transformed simplicity into laughter and made generations happy. Waheguru ji, grant his beautiful soul rest.
The funeral will be held on Saturday, August 23, at 12 noon at Mohali's Balongi cremation cemetery.
Bhalla was adored by audiences for his remarkable performances in films like Gaddi Chaldi Hai Chhalla Maarke, Carry On Jatta, Jind Jaan, and Band Baaje. With his charm and wit, he carved a particular place in Punjabi film and the hearts of millions of people.
Bhalla was adored by audiences for his remarkable performances in films like Gaddi Chaldi Hai Chhalla Maarke, Carry On Jatta, Jind Jaan, and Band Baaje. With his charm and wit, he carved a particular place in Punjabi film and the hearts of millions of people.