Mohali, May 2 -- The roundabout near PUDA Bhawan in Sector 62 will be named after late comedian and actor Jaswinder Singh Bhalla on May 4, his birth anniversary, in recognition of his lasting contribution to Punjabi cinema and theatre.

Bhalla, widely regarded as a pioneer of Punjabi comedy who blended humour with sharp social satire, had passed away on August 22 last year.

While several junctions and roads across the tricity are named after political leaders, martyrs and national icons, such recognition for personalities from the film and entertainment world remains rare. The only other well-known example is the roundabout associated with Dara Studio, named after legendary wrestler-actor Dara Singh. Established decades ago, Dara Studio ...