Jaswinder Singh Bhalla (Punjabi: ਜਸਵਿੰਦਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਭੱਲਾ) is a Punjabi comedian and actor. He is also the Head of the Department of Agricultural Extension Education at Punjab Agricultural University. He is best known for his programs Chhankata and the character Chacha Chatra. He first started his acting career as Chhankata in the role of Chacha Chatra in which his main co-stars were Bal Mukand Sharma and Neelu.
He made his debut in Punjabi films with “Dulla Bhatti”. After this, he also acted in many Punjabi films in which Chak De Phatte, Carry On Jatta, Daddy Cool Munde Fool, etc. have become very popular.
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Full Name |
Jaswinder Singh Bhalla |
Date of Birth |
04-May-60 |
Age |
60 years |
Other names |
Chacha Chatar Singh |
Alma mater |
Ph.D. in Agriculture Science at Punjab Agricultural University |
Occupation |
Actor |
stand-up comedian |
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Years active |
1988-present |
Children |
Pukhraj Bhalla (son) |
Ashpreet Kaur |
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Net worth |
Under Review |
Childhood
Jaswinder Bhalla was born on May 4, 1960, in the city of Doraha, Ludhiana. His father, Master Bahadur Singh Bhalla, was a primary school teacher in the village of Barmalipur. He received his basic education from Doraha Senior Secondary School.
Jaswinder Singh Education
Dr. J.S. Bhalla did his B.Sc. Degrees of Agriculture (Hons) and M.Sc (Extension Education) in 1982 and 1985 from Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana. Prior to joining PAU, he served as AI / ADO in the Department of Agriculture, Punjab for five years. He joined PAU’s Department of Extension Education in 1989 as an Assistant Professor and completed his Ph.D. (Agri. Extension) Completed as an in-service student from CCSU, Meerut during the year 2000.
Comedy career
They started protesting on Independence Day and Republic Day demonstrations. Jaswinder Bhalla and two classmates were selected for All India Radio in 1975. As a student of Punjab Agricultural University, Jaswinder Bhalla had performed comedy in the programs of the university. He started his professional career in 1988 with Bal Mukand Sharma The audio cassette Chhankata started in 1988.
Bal Mukand Sharma and Jaswinder Bhalla were classmates at Punjab Agricultural University. The word Chhankata is derived from PAU’s annual college-level show by Bhalla and Sharma. Doordarshan Kendra Jalandhar saw him performing at the Prof. Mohan Singh Mela (Cultural Festival) with the personal help of Punjabi writer Jagdev Singh Jassowal. He has released 27 audio and video albums of the Chhankata series.
Apart from Bal Mukand Sharma, Neelu Sharma is also a part of the Chhankata series. The series, which started with Chhankata 2002, also released a videocassette.
Jaswinder Singh Bhalla Film career
Jaswinder has acted in Punjabi films like ‘Mahaul Theek Hai’, ‘Jija Ji’, ‘Jihne Mera Dil Luteya’, ‘Power Cut’, ‘Kabaddi’ Once Upon a Time, ‘Aappan Pher Milange’, ‘Mel Karade Rabba’, ‘Carry On Jatta’, ‘Jatt & Juliet’, ‘Jatt Airways’, etc.. In some Punjabi films, he always talks with different pillow clauses. Like I would have broken a walnut with my lips, if Chandigarh was like the village of Dhaiju then Rahiju or Dhillon would not have found a black coat. Through his art, he said that his films expose social evils such as female feticide, drugs, and unemployment.
Jaswinder Bhalla, B.N. Along with Sharma, he is the most famous and acclaimed Punjabi comedian in Punjab. He has won the Best Punjabi Comedian Award for his contribution to the comedy of Punjabi cinema. His dialogue delivery is considered to be the fastest among Punjabi comedians.
In 2015, his stage partners, Bal Mukand Sharma and Jaswinder Bhalla were honored in the state of Utah by Lieutenant Governor Spencer Cox at the behest of his classmate and influential friend Mani Grewal.
Personal life, Wife, Children
He is married to Paramdeep Bhalla, a fine arts teacher. His son’s name is Pakhraj Bhalla, who is studying BT in Audio Visual from Punjabi University, Patiala. Pukhraj has also appeared in a few casts in Chhankata since 2002 and has also acted in some Punjabi films. His daughter is Ashpreet Kaur, who is married in Norway. Bal Mukand Sharma is a good friend of his, who plays his nephew in the Chhankata series.
Jaswinder Singh Bhalla Movies
Year |
Film |
Role |
1998 |
Dulla Bhatti |
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1999 |
Mahaul Theek Hai |
Inspector Jaswinder Bhalla |
2003 |
Badla The Revenge |
Amaru |
2005 |
Nalaik |
Sajja Singh |
2006 |
Jija Ji |
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2007 |
Billian Ch Bandar |
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2007 |
Babal Da Vehra |
Massar |
2008 |
Layi Lagg |
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2008 |
Chak De Phatte |
JB |
2010 |
Mel Karade Rabba |
Rajvir’s Mama |
2011 |
Jihne Mera Dil Luteya |
Prof. Bhalla |
2012 |
Aappan Pher Milange |
Gora Gappi |
2012 |
Jatt and Juliet |
Joginder Singh |
2012 |
Kabaddi Once Again |
Coach Suchha Singh Sandhu |
2012 |
Carry On Jatta |
Advocate Dhillon |
2012 |
Raula Pai Gaya |
Prof. Bhalla |
2012 |
Power Cut |
Baalla |
2013 |
Stupid 7 |
Parry’s Grandfather |
2013 |
Daddy Cool Munde Fool |
Parminder Singh Puppy |
2013 |
Lucky Di Unlucky Story |
Gurvinder Brar |
2013 |
Rangeelay |
Retd.DSP Baldev Singh |
2013 |
Jatts In Golmaal |
Balli Chacha |
2013 |
Jatt & Juliet 2 |
Inspector Joginder Singh |
2013 |
Jatt Boys – Putt Jattan De |
Prof. Parwana |
2013 |
Jatt Airways |
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2013 |
Viyah 70 km |
Piyara Singh Lotte |
2013 |
RSVP – Ronde Saare Vyah Picho[14] |
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2013 |
Jatt in Mood |
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2013 |
Just U & Me |
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2014 |
Marriage Da Garriage |
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2014 |
Yaaran Da Katchup[15] |
Sukhbir Singh Sohi |
2014 |
Saada Jawai NRI |
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2014 |
Oh My Pyo |
Mama |
2014 |
Mr. & Mrs. 420 |
Subedaar |
2014 |
Jatt Risky |
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2015 |
Sardaar Ji |
Armeek Singh |
2015 |
Munde Kamaal De |
Balwant Singh Sidhu |
2015 |
Myself Pendu |
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2016 |
Vaisakhi List |
Jailer Jalaur Singh Johal |
2016 |
Sardaar Ji 2 |
Pathaan Chacha |
2017 |
Saab Bahadar |
Munshi |
2017 |
Krazzy Tabbar |
Bhullar |
2017 |
Vekh Baraatan Challiyan |
Jaggi’s Father |
2018 |
Golak Bugni Bank Te Batua |
Neeta’s Father |
2018 |
Carry on Jatta 2 |
Advocate Dhillon |
2018 |
Vadhayiyaan Ji Vadhayiyaan |
Bhullar |
2018 |
Ashke |
Bhangra Coach |
2018 |
Mr & Mrs 420 Returns |
Bhullar |
2018 |
Mar Gaye Oye Loko |
Dharmraj |
2018 |
Marriage Palace |
Tara Chand Brar |
2019 |
Band Vaaje |
Bajwa |
2019 |
Jind Jaan |
Mama |
2019 |
Naukar Vahuti Da |
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2019 |
Kitty Party |
Bajwa |
Awards / Honors:
- State Youth Award: The winners of Shaheed-e-Azam Sanat Bhagat Singh Raj Yuva Puraskar (1986-87) included a cash prize of Rs.5000 / -, a gold medal and a school sitting. He paid homage to the then Governor of Punjab, Shaan S.S.A. The award was presented at a glittering function organized by the Punjab Directorate of Youth Services at Chandigarh.
- Winner of Mohammad Rafi Award Best Comedian of Punjab (1990-91) including 3,000 / – cash prize, a memento and school staff, Mohammad Rafi Society (Registered Amritsar)
- Best Comedian Award (Asian Movie 1991): Winner of Best Punjabi Comedian at the Asian Fashion and Bitney Castest Festival held at Alien Football Stadium, held on 1 June 1991 in Birmingham, Birmingham, England.
- Punjabi Comedy Award (Canada 1993) Winner of Best Punjabi Comedian Award for the year 1993 in recognition of his dedication to Punjabi music, culture and comedy. Punjabi Artists Association, Richmond (PAR, Club), B.C. Presented by Canada.
- M. S. In the Prof. Mohan Singh Mela organized by M. Gurnam Singh is the recipient of Ter Hayes Wayang Purkar (1996). Foundation, Ludhiana
- Best Comedy Award for the year 1998 was given by Punjab Call and Sahitya Kendra, Phagwara.
- Recipient of the Outstanding Comedian Award for Outstanding Comedian of the Year 1999 at a prestigious event held in New York, USA.
- Best Comedy Award for the year 2000 in the first Punjabi Culture Fair organized by Ajit (Punjabi Patar) Jalandhar.
- Best role in Jaspal Bhatti production (atmosphere is thick) for the year 1998
- Best comic role in the movie Chuck’s Fate for the year 2008
- Best comic role in the movie Nar Kar De Rab for the year 2010.
- Best comic role in the movie Jain Mer Dil Lootya for the year 2011.
- AAUA of Ludhiana for the year 2012. Honors for academic achievements in the field of culture during the Alumni Meeting of
- Best Comedian in the film Carry On Jatta in Film Awards organized by PTC Punjabi for the year 2012-13.
- Best supporting role in the film Jatt and Juliet for the year 2012-13.
- Best Comedian in the movie Daddy Cool Boys Flowers in the Film for Awards organized by PTC Punjabi for the year 2014.
- PTC for the year 2015. Nominated for the role of Kamar in the film of Srinagar and Miss.
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