Punjabi actor Bhalla passes away at 65

CJ Desk

Renowned Punjabi actor Jaswinder Bhalla on Friday morning died at a private hospital in Mohali where he was admitted following a brain haemorrhage. He was 65. Bhalla breathed his last at 4:35 am at the Fortis Hospital.

His friend Bal Mukand Sharma said Bhalla was admitted to the hospital two days ago. He was not keeping well for some time, Sharma added. In a statement, Fortis Hospital said Bhalla was brought to the hospital’s emergency on August 20 with acute brain haemorrhage.

“He was in a critical condition on admission. He was under the care of the Neurosurgery team and managed on ventilator and cardio supportive drugs for 2 days. In spite of best clinical care and all resuscitative efforts, due to the severity of the illness, he passed away today at 04:35 am,” said the statement.

Bhalla’s last rites will take place in Mohali on Saturday.

A popular comedian and character actor, Bhalla was known for his roles in Punjabi films such as Carry on Jatta, Mahaul Theek Hai, Gaddi Jandi Eh Challangan Mardi, Jatt Airways, and Jatt & Juliet 2. After the news of his demise spread, many actors and politicians visited Bhalla’s residence in Mohali to express their grief with the family. Punjabi actor and singer Gippy Grewal, who visited the residence of Bhalla, said he was shocked to learn about his death. He said Bhalla’s death was a big loss for the industry which cannot be filled.