Jaswinder Bhalla passes away: Everything you need to know about Punjab's 'King of Comedy'

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Born on May 4, 1960, in Doraha, Ludhiana, Punjab, he began his professional career in 1988 with the satirical Chhankata. He played the character Chacha Chatar Singh in the audio-video series.

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In the same year, he made his movie debut with Dulla Bhatti.

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Bhalla didn’t just limit himself to films, he also took his hit stage drama Naughty Baba in Town to global audiences in Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

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Known for his sharp wit and hilarious one-liners, the actor entertained audiences for more than three decades.

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With a couple of projects in production, Bhalla had confirmed that Carry on Jatta 4 alongside Gippy Grewal was set for release on June 26, 2026. He had even posted some working stills from the film on social media.

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Long before his rise in the Punjabi industry, Bhalla earned a PhD in Extension Education and led the department at PAU until he retired in 2020.

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Bhalla is survived by his wife, Paramjit Kaur Bhalla, along with their two children—Yuvraj and Jasmine Bhalla.

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Some of Bhalla’s standout performances came in popular Punjabi films like Carry on Jatta, Mahaul Theek Hai, Jatt Airways, and Jatt & Juliet 2.

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