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Punjabi Comedy Star Jaswinder Bhalla Dies at 65 in Mohali

A defining voice of Punjabi satire, he paired screen success with a long tenure at Punjab Agricultural University.

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Over the years, Gippy Grewal worked with Jaswinder Bhalla in projects such as Carry on Jatta films, Lucky Di Unlucky Story and Jihne Mera Dil Luteya.
Jaswinder Bhalla

Overview

  • He died in the early hours of August 22 at Fortis Hospital in Mohali, according to multiple reports.
  • Several outlets, citing BBC Punjabi and a close associate, report he suffered a brain stroke on Wednesday, though a formal medical cause was not uniformly confirmed.
  • His last rites are scheduled for August 23 at noon at the Balongi cremation ground in Mohali.
  • Leaders and colleagues, including Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann and actor Gippy Grewal, posted condolences on social media.
  • His legacy includes the Chhankata comedy series and the role of Advocate Dhillon in the Carry On Jatta films, alongside service at PAU from 1989 to 2020.