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''' Jaswinder Bhalla''' (born 4 May 1960) is an Indian |
''' Jaswinder Bhalla''' (born 4 May 1960) is an Indian actor and comedian who works in [[Cinema of Punjab|Punjabi cinema]]. He started his professional career as a comedian in 1988 with Chhankata 88 and became an actor with film Dulla Bhatti. He is best known for his comedy series Chhankata and comedy roles in various Punjabi films. He is famous for always using taglines in his movies, and bringing a comic touch to movies through them. He also performs in stage acts and has done tours of Canada and Australia for his stage show ''Naughty Baba in Town''.<ref name='d'>{{cite web |url=http://www.ticketmaster.ca/Naughty-Baba-In-Town-tickets/artist/1485148 |title=Naughty Baba In Town Tickets |website=ticketmaster.ca}}</ref> |
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Bhalla was born on 4 May 1960 in the city of [[Ludhiana]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Kapoor |first1=Diksha |title=Happy Birthday Jaswinder Bhalla! Watch His 5 Best Comedy Films To Drive Away Your Monday Blues |url=https://www.ptcpunjabi.co.in/happy-birthday-jaswinder-bhalla-watch-his-5-best-comedy-films-to-drive-away-your-monday-blues/ |access-date=11 November 2020 |work=PTC Punjabi |date=4 May 2020}}</ref> His father Master Bahadur Singh Bhalla was a primary school teacher in village Barmalipur. He got his basic education from Senior Secondary School Doraha.{{citation needed|date=July 2018}} |
Bhalla was born on 4 May 1960 in the city of [[Ludhiana]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Kapoor |first1=Diksha |title=Happy Birthday Jaswinder Bhalla! Watch His 5 Best Comedy Films To Drive Away Your Monday Blues |url=https://www.ptcpunjabi.co.in/happy-birthday-jaswinder-bhalla-watch-his-5-best-comedy-films-to-drive-away-your-monday-blues/ |access-date=11 November 2020 |work=PTC Punjabi |date=4 May 2020}}</ref> His father Master Bahadur Singh Bhalla was a primary school teacher in village Barmalipur. He got his basic education from Senior Secondary School Doraha.{{citation needed|date=July 2018}} |
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==Education and career== |
==Education and career== |
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He did his B.Sc. and M.Sc. from [[Punjab Agricultural University]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Dr J S Bhalla |url=https://www.pau.edu/coa/index.php?_act=manageDepartments&DO=viewFacultyData&intFacultyID=479&intDepTitleID=0&intLinkID=4&strDepTitle= |website=PAU |publisher=PAU |access-date=3 June 2020}}</ref> and his Ph.D. from |
He did his B.Sc. and M.Sc. from [[Punjab Agricultural University]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Dr J S Bhalla |url=https://www.pau.edu/coa/index.php?_act=manageDepartments&DO=viewFacultyData&intFacultyID=479&intDepTitleID=0&intLinkID=4&strDepTitle= |website=PAU |publisher=PAU |access-date=3 June 2020}}</ref> and his Ph.D. from [[Chaudhary Charan Singh Post Graduate College]], Meerut. He began his career as an Assistant Professor in the PAU, and was serving as a Professor and Head, Department of Extension Education when he retired from active service on 31 May 2020<ref>{{cite news |title=PAU bids 'e-farewell' to noted Punjabi actor satirist |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/pau-bids-e-farewell-to-noted-pbi-actor-satirist/articleshow/76125677.cms |access-date=3 June 2020 |work=The Times of India |date=1 June 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=PAU gives warm send-off to actor-satirist Jaswinder Bhalla |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/chandigarh/pau-gives-warm-send-off-to-retiring-dr-bhalla/story-N6bzfDF2IuaMsLuTgRXonJ.html |access-date=3 June 2020 |publisher=Hindustan Times |date=1 June 2020}}</ref> |
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==Comedy career== |
==Comedy career== |
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Bhalla and two of his schoolmates got selected for All India Radio in 1975. |
Bhalla and two of his schoolmates got selected for All India Radio in 1975. |
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As a student at [[Punjab Agricultural University]], Bhalla had done comedy performances in university programmes. He started his professional career in 1988 along with co-performer Bal Mukund Sharma with audio cassette Chhankata 1988.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-02-15/ludhiana/31063700_1_films-big-honour-albums |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131211025244/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-02-15/ludhiana/31063700_1_films-big-honour-albums |url-status=dead |archive-date= |
As a student at [[Punjab Agricultural University]], Bhalla had done comedy performances in university programmes. He started his professional career in 1988 along with co-performer Bal Mukund Sharma with audio cassette Chhankata 1988.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-02-15/ludhiana/31063700_1_films-big-honour-albums |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131211025244/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-02-15/ludhiana/31063700_1_films-big-honour-albums |url-status=dead |archive-date=11 December 2013 |website=[[The Times of India]] |title=Big honour for 'Chankata' man }}</ref> Bal Mukund Sharma and Bhalla were classmates in Punjab Agriculture University.<ref name=TvInt>{{cite web|title=GOOD MORNING SHOW JASWINDER BHALLA-1|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LhxMI7ef34 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140423152351/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LhxMI7ef34 |archive-date=23 April 2014 |url-status=dead|publisher=Chardikla timetv|access-date=4 June 2013}}</ref> Word chhankata originated from the college level annual show performed by Bhalla and Sharma in PAU. They were noticed by [[Doordarshan Kendra, Jalandhar]] while performing in Professor Mohan Singh Mela (cultural festival) on the personal backing of Punjabi author Jagdev Singh Jassowal. He has released over 27 audio and video albums of the Chhankata series. Apart from Bal Mukund Sharma, Neelu Sharma has also been part of the Chhankata series. Starting with Chhankata 2002, the series was also released in the form of video cassettes.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/2002/20020623/cth2.htm|title=The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Chandigarh Stories|website=www.tribuneindia.com}}</ref> |
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===Popular characters=== |
===Popular characters=== |
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In his Chhankata series, he portrayed many characters carefully chosen from all walks of Punjabi society. One of the main characters is Chacha (Uncle) Chatar Singh, who is an old villager and talks about Punjab's politics, differences between rural and urban life, and tells jokes from all walks of life. Another character he portrays is Bhana, a youngster from |
In his Chhankata series, he portrayed many characters carefully chosen from all walks of Punjabi society. One of the main characters is Chacha (Uncle) Chatar Singh, who is an old villager and talks about Punjab's politics, differences between rural and urban life, and tells jokes from all walks of life. Another character he portrays is Bhana, a youngster from Chatar Singh's village who has emigrated to the USA and appears in the Chhankata as [[Non-resident Indian and person of Indian origin|NRI]]. JB, another character portrayed by Bhalla, is the son of Chatar Singh. Another notable character is Taya Fumhan Singh. |
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Bhalla has worked in Punjabi |
Bhalla has worked in Punjabi movies like ''[[Mahaul Theek Hai]]'', ''Jija Ji'', ''[[Jihne Mera Dil Luteya]]'', ''[[Power cut]]'', ''[[Kabaddi Once Again]]'', ''Apan Phir Milange'', ''Mel Kara De Rabba'', ''[[Carry On Jatta]]'', ''[[Jatt and Juliet]]'', ''Jatt Airways''. In some Punjabi films, he always speak with different ''Takia Klams (catchphrase)'' Such as ''Mein Taa Bhannduu Bullan Naal Akhrote'', ''Je Chandigarh Dhaijoo Pinda Warga Taa Rehjooo'' or ''Dhillon Ne Kaalaa Cot Aiven Ni Payeya''. He said through his art, he highlights social evils like female foeticide, drugs and unemployment. |
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==Controversy== |
==Controversy== |
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In his album Chhankata 2003, he was alleged by certain [[Kirtan|ragi jathas]] of making mockery of them and raised strong objections to his album. An apology was issued by the artists and producer of the album.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/2003/20030928/ldh1.htm|title=The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Ludhiana Stories|website=www.tribuneindia.com}}</ref> His |
In his album Chhankata 2003, he was alleged by certain [[Kirtan|ragi jathas]] of making mockery of them and raised strong objections to his album. An apology was issued by the artists and producer of the album.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/2003/20030928/ldh1.htm|title=The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Ludhiana Stories|website=www.tribuneindia.com}}</ref> His 2009 album Mithe Pochey also faced ire of [[Nambardaar]]s of various villages in Punjab for his satire on them.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/nambardaars-irked-by-remarks-in-bhallas-film/563495|title=Nambardaars irked by remarks in Bhalla's film |newspaper=The Indian Express}}</ref> He was allegedly assaulted by Punjab government official due to his satire on government.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ban humour: Punjab artistes|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2003/20030302/punjab1.htm|access-date=4 June 2013|newspaper=The Tribune|date=2 March 2003}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Comedians hit at govt in new music album|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2006/20061203/cth2.htm|access-date=4 June 2013|newspaper=The Tribune|date=3 December 2006}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=A shameful act|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2003/20030311/mailbag.htm|access-date=4 June 2013|newspaper=The Tribune|date=11 March 2003}}</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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He is married to Parmdeep Bhalla who is a Fine Arts teacher. He has a son named [[Pukhraj Bhalla]], who is studying B.tech in Audio Visuals from Punjabi University, Patiala. Pukhraj has also appeared in some of the Chhankata cassettes since 2002 and has performed excellent roles in some Punjabi films as well. He has a daughter named Ashpreet Kaur who is married in Norway.<ref>{{cite web|title=Good morning show with Jaswinder Bhalla-p2|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umPw3fMf22Q |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140523215545/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umPw3fMf22Q |archive-date= |
He is married to Parmdeep Bhalla who is a Fine Arts teacher. He has a son named [[Pukhraj Bhalla]], who is studying B.tech in Audio Visuals from Punjabi University, Patiala. Pukhraj has also appeared in some of the Chhankata cassettes since 2002 and has performed excellent roles in some Punjabi films as well. He has a daughter named Ashpreet Kaur who is married in Norway.<ref>{{cite web|title=Good morning show with Jaswinder Bhalla-p2|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umPw3fMf22Q |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140523215545/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umPw3fMf22Q |archive-date=23 May 2014 |url-status=dead|publisher=Chardikla timetv|access-date=4 June 2013}}</ref> He is good friends with Balmukund Sharma, who appears as Bhateej in the Chhankata series. |
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Latest revision as of 21:11, 23 October 2024
Jaswinder Bhalla | |
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Born | Jaswinder Bhalla 4 May 1960 |
Other names | Chacha Chatar Singh |
Alma mater | Punjab Agricultural University |
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Years active | 1988-present |
Spouse | Parmdeep Bhalla |
Children | 2 (including Pukhraj Bhalla) |
Comedy career | |
Genres |
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Notable works and roles |
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Jaswinder Bhalla (born 4 May 1960) is an Indian actor and comedian who works in Punjabi cinema. He started his professional career as a comedian in 1988 with Chhankata 88 and became an actor with film Dulla Bhatti. He is best known for his comedy series Chhankata and comedy roles in various Punjabi films. He is famous for always using taglines in his movies, and bringing a comic touch to movies through them. He also performs in stage acts and has done tours of Canada and Australia for his stage show Naughty Baba in Town.[1]
Early life
[edit]Bhalla was born on 4 May 1960 in the city of Ludhiana.[2] His father Master Bahadur Singh Bhalla was a primary school teacher in village Barmalipur. He got his basic education from Senior Secondary School Doraha.[citation needed]
Education and career
[edit]He did his B.Sc. and M.Sc. from Punjab Agricultural University,[3] and his Ph.D. from Chaudhary Charan Singh Post Graduate College, Meerut. He began his career as an Assistant Professor in the PAU, and was serving as a Professor and Head, Department of Extension Education when he retired from active service on 31 May 2020[4][5]
Comedy career
[edit]Bhalla and two of his schoolmates got selected for All India Radio in 1975. As a student at Punjab Agricultural University, Bhalla had done comedy performances in university programmes. He started his professional career in 1988 along with co-performer Bal Mukund Sharma with audio cassette Chhankata 1988.[6] Bal Mukund Sharma and Bhalla were classmates in Punjab Agriculture University.[7] Word chhankata originated from the college level annual show performed by Bhalla and Sharma in PAU. They were noticed by Doordarshan Kendra, Jalandhar while performing in Professor Mohan Singh Mela (cultural festival) on the personal backing of Punjabi author Jagdev Singh Jassowal. He has released over 27 audio and video albums of the Chhankata series. Apart from Bal Mukund Sharma, Neelu Sharma has also been part of the Chhankata series. Starting with Chhankata 2002, the series was also released in the form of video cassettes.[8]
Popular characters
[edit]In his Chhankata series, he portrayed many characters carefully chosen from all walks of Punjabi society. One of the main characters is Chacha (Uncle) Chatar Singh, who is an old villager and talks about Punjab's politics, differences between rural and urban life, and tells jokes from all walks of life. Another character he portrays is Bhana, a youngster from Chatar Singh's village who has emigrated to the USA and appears in the Chhankata as NRI. JB, another character portrayed by Bhalla, is the son of Chatar Singh. Another notable character is Taya Fumhan Singh.
Film career
[edit]Bhalla has worked in Punjabi movies like Mahaul Theek Hai, Jija Ji, Jihne Mera Dil Luteya, Power cut, Kabaddi Once Again, Apan Phir Milange, Mel Kara De Rabba, Carry On Jatta, Jatt and Juliet, Jatt Airways. In some Punjabi films, he always speak with different Takia Klams (catchphrase) Such as Mein Taa Bhannduu Bullan Naal Akhrote, Je Chandigarh Dhaijoo Pinda Warga Taa Rehjooo or Dhillon Ne Kaalaa Cot Aiven Ni Payeya. He said through his art, he highlights social evils like female foeticide, drugs and unemployment.
Controversy
[edit]In his album Chhankata 2003, he was alleged by certain ragi jathas of making mockery of them and raised strong objections to his album. An apology was issued by the artists and producer of the album.[9] His 2009 album Mithe Pochey also faced ire of Nambardaars of various villages in Punjab for his satire on them.[10] He was allegedly assaulted by Punjab government official due to his satire on government.[11][12][13]
Personal life
[edit]He is married to Parmdeep Bhalla who is a Fine Arts teacher. He has a son named Pukhraj Bhalla, who is studying B.tech in Audio Visuals from Punjabi University, Patiala. Pukhraj has also appeared in some of the Chhankata cassettes since 2002 and has performed excellent roles in some Punjabi films as well. He has a daughter named Ashpreet Kaur who is married in Norway.[14] He is good friends with Balmukund Sharma, who appears as Bhateej in the Chhankata series.
Filmography
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Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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1998 | Dulla Bhatti | ||
1999 | Mahaul Theek Hai | Inspector Jaswinder Bhalla | |
2003 | Badla The Revenge | Amaru | |
2005 | Nalaik | Sajja Singh | |
2006 | Jija Ji | ||
2007 | Billian Ch Bandar | ||
Babal Da Vehra | Massar | ||
2008 | Layi Lagg | ||
Chak De Phatte | JB | ||
2010 | Mel Karade Rabba | Rajvir's Mama | |
2011 | Jihne Mera Dil Luteya | Prof. Bhalla | |
2012 | Aappan Pher Milange | Gora Gappi | |
Jatt and Juliet | Joginder Singh | ||
Kabaddi Once Again | Coach Suchha Singh Sandhu | ||
Carry On Jatta | Advocate Dhillon | ||
Raula Pai Gaya | Prof. Bhalla | ||
Power Cut | Baalla | ||
2013 | Stupid 7 | Parry's Grandfather | With his son Pukhraj Bhalla |
Daddy Cool Munde Fool | Parminder Singh Puppy | ||
Lucky Di Unlucky Story | Gurvinder Brar | ||
Rangeelay | Retd.DSP Baldev Singh | ||
Jatts In Golmaal | Balli Chacha | ||
Jatt & Juliet 2 | Inspector Joginder Singh | ||
Jatt Boys - Putt Jattan De | Prof. Parwana | ||
Jatt Airways | Shamsher Sandhu | ||
Viyah 70 km | Piyara Singh Lotte | ||
RSVP - Ronde Saare Vyah Picho[15] | |||
Jatt in Mood | |||
Just U & Me | |||
2014 | Marriage Da Garriage | Chaabi | |
Yaaran Da Katchup[16] | Sukhbir Singh Sohi | ||
Saada Jawai NRI | |||
Oh My Pyo | Mama | ||
Mr. & Mrs. 420 | Subedaar | ||
Jatt Risky | |||
2015 | Sardaar Ji | Armeek Singh | |
Munde Kamaal De | Balwant Singh Sidhu | ||
Myself Pendu | |||
2016 | Vaisakhi List | Jailer Jalaur Singh Johal | |
Sardaar Ji 2 | Pathaan Chacha | ||
2017 | Saab Bahadar | Munshi | |
Krazzy Tabbar | Bhullar | ||
Vekh Baraatan Challiyan | Jaggi's Father | ||
2018 | Golak Bugni Bank Te Batua | Neeta’s Father | |
Carry on Jatta 2 | Advocate Dhillon | ||
Vadhayiyaan Ji Vadhayiyaan | Bhullar | ||
Ashke | Bhangra Coach Pritam Singh Pandori | ||
Mr & Mrs 420 Returns | Bhullar | ||
Mar Gaye Oye Loko | Dharmraj | ||
Marriage Palace | Tara Chand Brar | ||
2019 | Band Vaaje | Bajwa | |
Jind Jaan | Mama | ||
Naukar Vahuti Da | Professor Bhalla | ||
Kitty Party | Bajwa | ||
2021 | Jinne Jamme Saare Nikamme | Niranjan Singh | ZEE5 film |
2022 | Mahi Mera Nikka Jeha | Boota | |
Saamna | Karamjeet | Adult Feature Film | |
2023 | Carry on Jatta 3 | Advocate Dhillon | |
Gaddi Jaandi Ae Chalaangaan Maardi | TBA | ||
Sardaarji 3 | Adult Feature Film | ||
Yaaran Diyan Poun Baaran † | |||
2024 | Fer Maamlaa Gadbad Hai | ||
Jigar Da Tukda | Adult Feature Film | ||
Shinda Shinda No Papa |
References
[edit]- ^ "Naughty Baba In Town Tickets". ticketmaster.ca.
- ^ Kapoor, Diksha (4 May 2020). "Happy Birthday Jaswinder Bhalla! Watch His 5 Best Comedy Films To Drive Away Your Monday Blues". PTC Punjabi. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
- ^ "Dr J S Bhalla". PAU. PAU. Retrieved 3 June 2020.
- ^ "PAU bids 'e-farewell' to noted Punjabi actor satirist". The Times of India. 1 June 2020. Retrieved 3 June 2020.
- ^ "PAU gives warm send-off to actor-satirist Jaswinder Bhalla". Hindustan Times. 1 June 2020. Retrieved 3 June 2020.
- ^ "Big honour for 'Chankata' man". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 11 December 2013.
- ^ "GOOD MORNING SHOW JASWINDER BHALLA-1". Chardikla timetv. Archived from the original on 23 April 2014. Retrieved 4 June 2013.
- ^ "The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Chandigarh Stories". www.tribuneindia.com.
- ^ "The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Ludhiana Stories". www.tribuneindia.com.
- ^ "Nambardaars irked by remarks in Bhalla's film". The Indian Express.
- ^ "Ban humour: Punjab artistes". The Tribune. 2 March 2003. Retrieved 4 June 2013.
- ^ "Comedians hit at govt in new music album". The Tribune. 3 December 2006. Retrieved 4 June 2013.
- ^ "A shameful act". The Tribune. 11 March 2003. Retrieved 4 June 2013.
- ^ "Good morning show with Jaswinder Bhalla-p2". Chardikla timetv. Archived from the original on 23 May 2014. Retrieved 4 June 2013.
- ^ "website". RSVP-the film. Archived from the original on 22 July 2019. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
- ^ "Yaaran Da Katchup" – via www.imdb.com.