New Delhi, Aug. 22 -- Popular Punjabi comedian Jaswinder Bhalla died early this morning at Fortis Hospital, Mohali. The loss of the 65-year-old actor and comedian has left his fans and friends shocked.

Reportedly, Bhalla was admitted to a hospital in Mohali, Punjab, after suffering a brain stroke. He died at the hospital at 4 am, reportedly.

Born on 4 May 1960 in Ludhiana, Jaswinder Bhalla was a Ph.D holder from Chaudhary Charan Singh Post Graduate College, Meerut. He also worked as an Assistant Professor at the Punjab Agricultural University.

In the showbiz industry, Bhalla began his career as a comedian in 1988 with his popular series Chhankata 88.

In 1975, Bhalla and his two friends were selected for All India Radio after performin...