GTC PUNJABI ANNOUNCES THE JASWINDER BHALLA MEMORIAL GTC COMEDY AWARDS
A tribute to the man who made Punjab laugh — and never let it stop
NEW DELHI / MOHALI, 7 May 2026 - On the birth anniversary of Jaswinder Bhalla, one of Punjab’s most beloved comedic voices, GTC Punjabi today announced the launch of the Jaswinder Bhalla Memorial GTC Comedy Awards — a first-of-its-kind platform dedicated to celebrating the spirit, warmth, and legacy of Punjabi comedy.
The awards were announced by GTC Network Founder and Managing Director Dr. Rabindra Narayan at a function held in Mohali to mark Jaswinder Bhalla’s Birth Anniversary. The event was graced by veterans of Punjabi entertainment including Bal Mukund Sharma, Karamjit Anmol, Sherry Maan, and Pukhraj Bhalla, and attended by Punjab Tourism and Culture Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond.
Jaswinder Bhalla brought laughter into Punjab’s living rooms for decades. His comedy was never sharp-edged or fleeting. It was warm. It was real. It was the kind families watched together and remembered long after the credits rolled. The Jaswinder Bhalla Memorial GTC Comedy Awards are conceived as a permanent tribute to that spirit — and to the performers, writers, and creators who carry it forward.
Dr. Rabindra Narayan, Founder, Managing Director and President of GTC Network, said; “Jaswinder Bhalla did not just make people laugh. He made them feel at home. That is the rarest gift in entertainment. These awards are our way of saying that what he built — that tradition of comedy rooted in love for Punjab and its people — will not be forgotten. GTC Punjabi exists to honour legacies like his, and to give the next generation of Punjabi talent a stage worthy of that inheritance.”
The Jaswinder Bhalla Memorial GTC Comedy Awards will be presented on GTC Punjabi. Further details on award categories, nominations, and the telecast date will be announced shortly.
About the GTC Comedy Awards
The Jaswinder Bhalla Memorial GTC Comedy Awards will be hosted at a glittering awards night, bringing together the full spectrum of Punjabi comedy under one roof. The awards will honour the living legends of the industry — those who have defined and shaped Punjabi comedy across generations — while equally recognising fresh and upcoming talent across stand-up, formatted comedy, film, and web series. In a defining move that sets these awards apart, the GTC Comedy Awards will also celebrate amateur comedians from colleges and institutions who are yet to step into the professional world — giving tomorrow’s voices their first moment in the spotlight today. Legacy Based Future.
About GTC Punjabi
GTC Punjabi is the flagship entertainment channel of GTC Network, available on DD Freedish (LCN 46), Tata Play, Airtel DTH, Fastway, DEN, Sky (Channel 770), JioTV, YuppTV, and 25+ OTT and FAST platforms worldwide. Its positioning — Rooh Punjab Di — captures its commitment to authentic, original Punjabi content.
About GTC Network
GTC Network (Galactic Television & Communications Pvt Ltd) is headquartered in New Delhi, with operational offices in Mohali, Punjab. Founded by Dr. Rabindra Narayan, widely recognised as the Father of Punjabi Satellite Television, GTC Network operates GTC Punjabi, GTC News, GTC Gurmat, and Punjabi Shorts. Legacy Based Future.