Balinder Johal

Balinder Johal is an Indo-Canadian actress known for her roles in the films of Deepa Mehta, including Heaven on Earth and Beeba Boys. She was nominated for a Leo Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2009 and received a Canadian Screen Award nomination in 2016. Originally from Punjab, Johal moved to Canada to pursue a master's degree in education at the University of British Columbia. Her notable stage performances include Here and Now and My Granny the Goldfish. Johal has also made guest appearances on various TV shows, such as The Chris Isaak Show, Da Vinci's Inquest, Psych, Smallville, and Sanctuary, and has appeared in minor roles in films like Freddy Got Fingered and Josie and the Pussycats.