Mohali, Aug. 22 -- Popular Punjabi actor and comedian Jaswinder Bhalla passed away on Friday morning in Mohali, Punjab. He was 65.

Bhalla had reportedly been unwell for the past few months. His sudden passing has left the Punjabi film industry and his fans in deep shock. Known for his flawless comic timing and satirical dialogues, Bhalla was a stalwart of Punjabi cinema who redefined comedy on screen.

Soon after the news broke, AAP leader and former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia called the news 'extremely saddening,' remembering how Bhalla's work "brought smiles to millions".

"The news of the passing of Punjab's famous comedian Jaswinder Bhalla Ji is extremely saddening. He brought smiles to the faces of millions with his ...