Chandigarh: Popular comedian and film director Jaspal Bhatti, who touched a chord with the masses with his humorous take on problems plaguing the common man, died when his car rammed into a roadside tree in the wee hours on Thursday.
The satirist's son Jasraj who was driving the car and actress Surilie Gautam, the heroine of his film 'Power Cut' which is to be released On Friday, were seriously injured in the mishap, police said.
The 57-year-old actor-director, who made his way into the hearts of people with his satirical shows like 'Ulta Pulta' and 'Flop Show', was on a tour to promote the film when the accident took place near Shahkot in Nakodar area of the district at 2:30 AM, Bhatti's associate Vinod Sharma told.They were rushed to a private hospital in Jalandhar where Bhatti was declared brought dead.
The 57-year-old actor-director, who made his way into the hearts of people with his satirical shows like 'Ulta Pulta' and 'Flop Show', was on a tour to promote the film when the accident took place near Shahkot in Nakodar area of the district at 2:30 AM, Bhatti's associate Vinod Sharma told.They were rushed to a private hospital in Jalandhar where Bhatti was declared brought dead.
"His body was brought to the hospital after 3 AM and after medical examination he was declared dead," said Dr Harpreet Singh.
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