Rupan Bal | |
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Born |
Rupanjit Singh Bal January 26, 1990 |
Nationality | Canadian |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2009–present |
Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
Rupanjit Singh "Rupan" Bal (born January 26, 1990) is a Canadian–Punjabi actor and comedian. Bal became famous for his comedic roles in videos produced by fellow Canadian-Punjabi comic and YouTuber Jus Reign, and parleyed that role into further acting work. He made his film debut as the main actor in the Punjabi film Haani.
Bal was born in India. He was raised in Brampton, Ontario and is of Punjabi ancestry. He received his earlier education from the Turner Fenton Secondary School in Brampton and graduated from the University of Guelph, where he finished his degree in Criminology.
He started his acting career on YouTube, appearing in comedic roles in videos created by Canadian comic and Youtuber, JusReign. He gained fame by starring as a stereotypical angry Punjabi mother in JusReign's videos. Bal also appeared in a few music videos. He now mainly plays the role of an actor in Punjabi films.