“Balinder, you are a Director's dream.”Deepa Mehta, Yellow Jackets
Nominated Canadian Screen Award 2016 & Leo Award 2016. Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role - Beeba Boys
Beeba Boys, Directed by: Deepa Mehta
Leo Nominee 2009 — Best Supporting Performance by a Female in a Feature Length Drama
“Balinder Johal is marvelous adding so much authenticity to her character.”Sonia Chopra, Sify.com
This being Mehta, the female characters are three dimensional.
“Balinder Johal gives Jeet's Mom real heft.”Tiff Reviews 2015 - Susan G. Cole
“... Mother (played by a wonderfully deadpan Balinder Johal).”Tiff Reviews 2015 - Deborah Young
Leo Nominee 2012 — Best Performance by a Female in a Short Drama
In this technologically advanced paradise, Kyoko (Balinder Johal) is growing a garden — where the act of growing and preparing food is forbidden and forgotten.
She is determined to protect her legacy and bring food to the astounded populace.
“Balinder Johal plays lovely comic timing as Granny.”Colin Thomas, Georgia Straight
“On our television series Sanctuary, Balinder Johal provided outstanding Hindi translations and dialect coaching.”Shona Miko Musgrave, Post Production Supervisor