news networkLudhiana: Villagers in Nasrali celebrate the appointment of a local son to the judiciary in Canada, marking the latest global success Punjab Hamlet is already famous for producing Bollywood royalty.Vikramjit Singh Aujla was named judge in the Ontario provincial court of Canada, triggering celebrations in his native village near Khanna.Even though Aujla was born and educated in Canada, after his family immigrated permanently in 1976, local residents have maintained deep ties to the jurist’s family.He said, “Vikramjeet was exceptionally bright, talented and hard-working from a young age.” Jaswant SinghA retired teacher and close friend of the judge’s father Nahar Singh Aujla.The family has a long history of public service abroad. Judge’s father previously served as a Canadian city councillor, while her mother, Avtar Kaur, is a prominent community welfare worker in Ontario.Nasrali residents see the judicial appointment as part of a long-standing tradition of global achievement. This village is the birthplace of famous Bollywood actor DharmendraWho first gave international recognition to the rural area.Local villager Hakam Singh said, “Punjabis have once again proved their hard work, talent and dedication on the global stage.”