Renowned Punjabi comedian and actor Jaswinder Bhalla died on Friday morning at Fortis Hospital in Mohali.

He was 65 years old.

Jaswinder Bhalla left an indelible mark on the Punjabi entertainment industry with his unique sense of humour and memorable characters. Reports suggest that he had been unwell for the past few months. The news of his demise has sent shockwaves through the Punjabi film industry and among his fans, with condolences pouring in on social media.

Jaswinder Bhalla’s cremation date

The last rites will be held on August 23 at 12 noon at the Balongi cremation ground in Mohali. A large number of fans and artists are expected to gather for his final farewell.

Jaswinder Bhalla’s cinematic journey

Jaswinder Bhalla was one of the stars who took Punjabi cinema’s comedy to new heights. His impeccable comic timing, simplicity, and witty dialogues filled with satire entertained audiences across all sections. Every character he portrayed brought smiles to people’s faces. He won hearts with his outstanding performances in several films such as Gaddi Chaldi Hai Chhalla Maarke, Carry On Jatta, Jind Jaan, and Band Baaje.