Veteran comedian Jaswinder Bhalla, who was seen as the most beloved faces of Punjabi cinema, died at the age of 65. He suffered brain stroke and was admitted to hospital in Mohali but he breathed his last at 4 am on August 24.
Jaswinder Bhalla was known for his impeccable comic timing, iconic roles, and ability to bring laughter into every household. His untimely demise marks the end of a golden era in Punjabi cinema.
Jaswinder Bhalla is survived by his wife Parmdeep Bhalla, who is a fine-arts teacher, and their two children - son Pukhraj Bhalla and daughter Ashpreet Kaur. Ashpreet lives in Norway.
Jaswinder Bhalla’s family is also closely associated with the field of arts, his wife Paramdeep is connected to fine arts whereas his son Pukhraj chose the performing arts field. He is also an actor and musician.
Who is Pukraj Bhalla?
Pukhraj Bhalla has made a name for himself in Punjabi entertainment industry. He is also an actor and singer. Pukhraj made his debut in 2013 with the film Stupid 7, which was directed by Kuldeep Singh and Puli Bhupinder Singh. In Stupid 7, Pukhraj was seen in the role of Sahab.
Pukhraj has built a great career with roles in hit Punjabi movies like 'Yaar Jigree Kasooti Degree', 'Haterz', and 'Teriyaan Meriyaan Hera Pheriyan'.
Jaswinder also featured in 'Teriyaan Meriyaan Hera Pheriyan' with his son Pukhraj making it a special project for them.
The romantic comedy, which also featured Aditi Arya, Raja Jung Bahadur, Upasana Singh, has an IMDb rating of 6.7.
Pukhraj is quite active on his social media and often shares glimpses of his personal life with fans. From family pictures to candid moments, he has kept his father Jaswinder's presence alive for their fans on social media.
Pukhraj will be next seen in a comedy-drama film 'Kache Pakke', which is being directed by Karan Bajwa. The film also stars Gurpreet Bhangu, Rupinder Rupi, Sukhwinder Raj, Saleem Albaila, Manish Dhari, and Goga Pasroori.
Punjabi actor Jaswinder Bhalla’s untimely demise has left a deep void in the Punjabi film industry.
From his iconic role of Advocate Dhillon in 'Carry On Jatta' movies to many memorable characters in movies like Jatt n Juliet, Jaswinder Bhalla was more than just a comedian - he was a story teller and the fun element.
All eyes are now on Pukhraj Bhalla to carry forward the late actor and comedian's legacy.
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