Jaspal Bhatti Biography: Age, Movies, Net Worth, Parents, Siblings, Wife, Children, Death, Awards

Jaspal Bhatti, is an Indian comedian, satirist, and filmmaker, celebrated for his way of addressing societal issues through humor.

Born on March 3, 1955, in Amritsar, Punjab, he became widely known for his iconic television series Flop Show and Ulta Pulta, which aired on Doordarshan in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Profile

• Full name: Jaspal Singh Bhatti
• Nickname: King of Satire
• Date of birth: March 3, 1955
• Age as of 2025: Deceased
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Amritsar, Punjab, India
• State of origin: Punjab
• Nationality: Indian
• Profession: Comedian, Satirist, Actor, Filmmaker
• Height: N/A
• Parents: Father – Sardar Narinder; Mother – Manjit Kaur Kaler
• Siblings: Keertik Hartek Singh and Arvinder Singh Bhatti
• Spouse: Savita Bhatti
• Children: Jasraj Bhatti and Raabiya Bhatti
• Relationship status: Married (until death)
• Religion: Sikhism
• Ethnicity: Punjabi Rajput Sikh
• Net worth: $5. Million

Early Life and Education

Jaspal Bhatti was born on March 3, 1955, in Amritsar into a Punjabi Rajput Sikh family. He graduated as an electrical engineer from Punjab Engineering College in Chandigarh. During his college years, Bhatti explored his creative side by working as a cartoonist for The Tribune newspaper in Chandigarh.

His early exposure to societal issues and his keen observational skills laid the foundation for his career in satire. Bhatti‘s street plays during his college days were focused on ridiculing corruption and inefficiency in society.

Personal Life

Jaspal Bhatti married Savita Bhatti in 1985. The couple worked together on various projects, with Savita producing and acting alongside him in shows like Flop Show.

They had two children—son Jasraj Bhatti and a daughter named Raabiya. The family has continued to honor Jaspal‘s legacy through initiatives like the Jaspal Bhatti Humour Festival.

Career

Jaspal Bhatti began his career as a cartoonist before transitioning into television with Ulta Pulta and Flop Show. These shows humorously highlighted middle-class struggles and societal issues such as corruption and nepotism. He also ventured into films, directing the Punjabi satire Mahaul Theek Hai (1999).

As an actor, he appeared in Bollywood movies like Fanaa, Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe, and Power Cut. In addition to acting and directing, Bhatti founded the MAD Arts film school in Chandigarh to train aspiring comedians and filmmakers.

Awards

• Padma Bhushan (posthumously awarded in 2013)
• Lifetime Achievement Award at the Golden Kela Awards

Net Worth

Jaspal Bhatti net worth at the time of his death is approximately $5 million. His earnings primarily came from television shows, films, and his film school.

Death

Jaspal Bhatti passed away on October 25, 2012, at the age of 57 in a car accident near Shahkot while promoting his Punjabi film Power Cut. His untimely demise was a significant loss to Indian comedy.

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Filmography

• Mahaul Theek Hai (1999)
• Aa Ab Laut Chalen (1999)
• Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe (2002)
• Fanaa (2006)
• Power Cut (2012)