India, Aug. 22 -- Popular comedian and actor Jaswinder Bhalla, best known for his stint in Punjabi cinema, has died at the age of 65. The actor breathed his last at Fortis Hospital in Mohali in the early hours of Friday, according to reports. News 18 reported that his last rites will take place on Saturday at Balongi. Many of his colleagues from the Punjabi film industry are expected to attend.

Actress Neeru Bajwa, known for her acting in iconic Punjabi films is currently in a state of shock after the news of his death came in. While talking to HT, she shared, "Deeply saddened by this shocking news. I am fortunate to have had work with Bhalla saab in so many films, He was a pure genius. It was so hard to keep a straight face always when ...