Aug 22, 2025 6:38 PM - Connect Newsroom
Jaswinder Bhalla, a prominent figure who transformed comedy in Punjabi cinema, has died. The beloved Punjabi actor-comedian, aged 65, passed away on Friday morning at Fortis Hospital in Mohali after a prolonged illness. The news of Jaswinder Bhalla's death has left the Punjabi film industry and his admirers in profound disbelief. His funeral is set for August 23 at 12 noon at the Balongi cremation ground in Mohali, where many fans and artists are anticipated to gather to pay their final tributes to him.
Tributes for Jaswinder Bhalla are flooding social media from fans and colleagues alike. Akshay Kumar shared on X, "Jaswinder Bhalla ji's untimely demise is a significant loss for the Punjabi Film industry; may God grant peace to his soul. You will be greatly missed, Bhalla ji." On Friday, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann visited the family of Jaswinder Bhalla to express his condolences.