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Kapil Sharma

Kapil Sharma Image Source : Wikipedia
  • Born 2 April 1981
  • Place of Birth Amritsar
  • Occupation Comedian, Singer, Actor, Film Producer, Film Actor, Television Actor, Television Producer, Television Writer, Voice Actor
  • Spouse Ginni Chatrath (2018)
  • Years active 2006-present
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ABOUT Kapil Sharma

Kapil Sharma is an Indian stand-up comedian who currently hosts the popular comedy show The Kapil Sharma Show on Suny channel. He is quite active in anchoring several television shows and events and had made his Bollywood debut as a lead in the film Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon. Born in Amritsar, Kapil came to limelight after winning the comedy reality television show The Great Indian Laughter Challenge in 2007. He went on to participate in Comedy Circus and won its six seasons too. The 35-year-old was also the brain behind Comedy Nights With Kapil that was telecast on Colors. But after a public fallout with the channel, he took his show on Sony. the Kapil Sharma Show is currently one of the highest-rated shows on Indian television. Kapil appeared in the Forbes India Celebrity list in 2012, ranked 95th. He has won several awards including Entertainer of the Year and Best Comedy Show on television. He is fondly known for his unique antics on the stage. His gags are more about a slice of life and connect well with a middle-class Indian. Almost every Bollywood celebrity, famous cricketers and even politicians have appeared as guests on his comedy shows. Kapil has been an active supporter of animal rights and also indulges in singing at various occasions.

Kapil Sharma FILMS AND CREDITS

Previous Movies Upcoming Movies
  • The Great Indian Kapil Show
  • The Great Indian Kapil Show

    ( 2024 )

  • Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2
  • Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2

    ( Not Final )

  • Crew
  • Crew

    ( 2024 )

  • Hum Tum Maktoob
  • Hum Tum Maktoob

    ( Not Final )

  • The Kapil Sharma Show
  • The Kapil Sharma Show

    ( 2016–2023 )

  • Kapil Sharma, Guru Randhawa: Alone
  • Kapil Sharma, Guru Randhawa: Alone

    ( 2023 )

  • Zwigato
  • Zwigato

    ( 2022 )

  • Koochie Koochie Hota Hai
  • Koochie Koochie Hota Hai

    ( 2021 )

  • The Honey Bunny Show with Kapil Sharma
  • The Honey Bunny Show with Kapil Sharma

    ( 2020 )

  • It's My Life
  • It's My Life

    ( 2020 )

  • Firangi
  • Firangi

    ( 2017 )

  • Tubelight
  • Tubelight

    ( 2017 )

  • Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon
  • Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon

    ( 2015 )

  • Kahani Comedy Circus Ki
  • Kahani Comedy Circus Ki

    ( 2012 )

  • Comedy Circus Ka Naya Daur
  • Comedy Circus Ka Naya Daur

    ( 2011 )

  • Comedy Circus Ke Tansen
  • Comedy Circus Ke Tansen

    ( 2011 )

  • Comedy Circus Ka Jadoo
  • Comedy Circus Ka Jadoo

    ( 2010–2011 )

  • Bhavnao Ko Samjho
  • Bhavnao Ko Samjho

    ( 2010 )

  • Gadar: Ek Prem Katha
  • Gadar: Ek Prem Katha

    ( 2001 )

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

Kapil Sharma AWARDS

Awards
  • Best Debut Actor
  • The Apsara Film Producers Guild Awards for Best Debut Actor - 2016 Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon

  • Most Entertaining TV Series - Non Fiction
  • The BIG Star Entertainment Awards, India for Most Entertaining TV Series - Non Fiction - 2013 Comedy Nights with Kapil

  • Entertainment Category
  • The CNN-IBN Indian of the Year for Entertainment Category - 2013

  • Favorite Host
  • The Colors Golden Petal Awards for Favorite Host - 2013 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa

  • Best TV Show - Comedy
  • The Gold Awards for Best TV Show - Comedy - 2019 The Kapil Sharma Show

  • Best StandUp Comedian
  • The Gold Awards for Best StandUp Comedian - 2013 Comedy Nights with Kapil

  • Breaking the Mould
  • The HT India's Most Stylish Awards for Breaking the Mould - 2023 The Kapil Sharma Show

  • Best Anchor- Talk Chat Show
  • The Indian Television Academy Awards, India for Best Anchor- Talk Chat Show - 2021 The Kapil Sharma Show

  • Hall of Fame
  • The Indian Television Academy Awards, India for Hall of Fame - 2020

  • Best Serial - Comedy
  • The Indian Television Academy Awards, India for Best Serial - Comedy - 2019 The Kapil Sharma Show

  • Comedy Genius
  • The Indian Television Academy Awards, India for Comedy Genius - 2019 The Kapil Sharma Show

  • Best Actor in a Comic Role
  • The Indian Television Academy Awards, India for Best Actor in a Comic Role - 2013 Comedy Nights with Kapil

  • Best Actor in a Comic Role
  • The Indian Television Academy Awards, India for Best Actor in a Comic Role - 2012 Kahani Comedy Circus Ki

  • Best Talk Show on an Entertainment Channel
  • The Indian Telly Awards for Best Talk Show on an Entertainment Channel - 2023 The Kapil Sharma Show

  • Best Anchor
  • The Indian Telly Awards for Best Anchor - 2014 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa

  • Best Weekender Show
  • The Indian Telly Awards for Best Weekender Show - 2014 Comedy Nights with Kapil

  • Best Actor in a Comic Role
  • The Indian Telly Awards for Best Actor in a Comic Role - 2014 Comedy Nights with Kapil

  • Favourite Comedian
  • The Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards, India for Favourite Comedian - 2023

  • Favourite Comedian
  • The Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards, India for Favourite Comedian - 2022

  • Favorite Actor - TV
  • The Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards, India for Favorite Actor - TV - 2016 The Kapil Sharma Show

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

KAPIL SHARMA NEWS

Who is Goldy Dhillon, gangster ‘behind’ latest shooting at Kapil Sharma’s cafe in Canada?

October 18, 2025 11:20 am

The comedian cafe in Surrey has been targeted three times over the past four months. Dhillon has claimed responsibility for two of the attacks

Kapil Sharma’s cafe attacked for the third time in Surrey

October 17, 2025 5:49 am

The Lawrence Bishnoi gang has claimed responsibility though investigations are still underway

Rajiv Thakur regrets allowing a child to make fun of him on TV for 100 episodes, feels audience lost respect for him

October 09, 2025 5:02 pm

Rajiv Thakur spoke about being the punching bag on television for years, and how it could've affected his image. He also addressed his former student Bharti Singh's success.

Navjot Singh Sidhu recalls Kapil Sharma's humble beginnings on TV: 'He had no hair and a potbelly, looked like a 45-year-old'

October 09, 2025 10:13 pm

In a recent interview, Navjot Singh Sidhu recalled the time US President George Bush expressed desire to meet him after hearing of 'Sidhuisms'.

'Even 50 grams of Amul butter was a luxury': Rajiv Thakur recalls 'zarurat se zyaada gareebi'; now travels business class, stays in suites

October 08, 2025 3:24 pm

Comedian Rajiv Thakur opened up about the poverty he grew up in, and how not having a proper lightbulb at home still triggers him to this day.

45-year-old man who made threat, extortion call to Kapil Sharma’s PA using Lawrence Bishnoi’s name arrested from Bengal

September 27, 2025 6:31 pm

A senior police officer said the accused, Dilip Chaudhary, who hails from North 24 Parganas district in West Bengal, threatened Sharma’s PA in a phone call a few days ago.

Akshay Kumar says he takes 125 days leave each year, including 40 days of summer vacation and 12 Christmas offs: 'Stress is very harmful'

September 24, 2025 4:40 pm

Akshay Kumar spoke about work-life balance on The Great Indian Kapil Show (Season 3) where he said he takes 125 days as off every year with a 40-day summer vacation.

Archana Puran Singh tells Akshay Kumar if her fee crashed when Kapil Sharma's show moved to Netflix: 'Pehle 80 show karte the, ab...'

September 22, 2025 2:19 pm

In the finale episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show, actor Akshay Kumar joked about how much money Kapil Sharma makes, and the recent firing incidents at Kapil Sharma's cafe in Canada.

Akshay Kumar felt 'safe' when he had Rs 100 cr fixed deposit, now wants Rs 2000 cr FD; still switches off lights when kids leave a room: 'Not kanjoosi...'

September 22, 2025 9:28 am

Akshay Kumar first made his screen presence in 1987 as a Karate instructor and went on to become one of the highest paid actors in the industry.

Akshay Kumar recalls being told by a director to channel Shatrughan Sinha, Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra in his performance: 'I wanted him to be 20 percent Mani Ratnam'

September 21, 2025 11:02 am

On the latest episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show Akshay Kumar revisited some intersting stories from his initial days and recalled how he bettered his craft over time.

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