Ludhiana, May 31, 2020 (Yes Punjab News)
On an emotional yet memorable note, keeping intact the restrictions imposed due to the COVID 19 outbreak, the PAU fraternity bade an e-farewell to noted Punjabi film star and Head, Department of Extension Education, PAU, Ludhiana, Dr Jaswinder Bhalla, which was telecast online through the Facebook page of the legendary artist.
The farewell ceremony was lead by Punjab Agricultural University Vice Chancellor and Padam Shri awardee, Dr B.S. Dhillon. In his remarks, Dr Dhillon, while wishing for his long and healthy life, felicitated the hard work and dedication of Dr Bhalla due to which he went to become a perfect blend of an artist and agricultural scientist.
He said the university would always look out for Dr Bhalla’s support and hoped the latter would stay in touch with the institution.
While highlighting the role played by artists in helping Punjab tide over various kinds of challenges, Dr Dhillon called upon the film, music, stage artists as well as writers to lead from the front in the social reconstruction of the state.
Former Vice Chancellors, Dr K.S. Aulakh and Dr M.S. Kang graced the occasion with their presence online and showered praise for Dr Bhalla’s impeccable management of his dual professions.
In his touching address, Dr Bhalla gave credit to Punjab Agricultural University for giving him a conducive platform and professional guidance to achieve his personal and professional dreams.
Dr Bhalla’s journey to stardom started as a student from the stage of PAU in the I980s. He joined the university as a lecturer in the department of extension education in the year 1989.
For more than 30 years, Dr Bhalla not just ruled the Punjabi film industry as a fine artist; he was the ambassador and face of Punjab Agricultural University in the eyes of public. On stage, he could keep audiences entertained for hours with his wit and humour during the university’s kisan melas.
Apart from senior officers of the university, Dr. Jaskarn Singh Mahal, Director of Extension Education, Dr (Mrs.) Ravinder Kaur Dhaliwal, Director Students’ Welfare, Dr Kukkal and executive members of the teachers and non teachers’ association and Dr Bhalla’s fans from around the world gathered online to wish him on his day of retirement.
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