Kapil Sharma: Indian actor, comedian, TV host and singer
Kapil Sharma is an Indian stand-up comedian, television presenter, actor and producer known for hosting The Kapil Sharma Show.
He previously hosted the television comedy shows Comedy Nights with Kapil and Family Time with Kapil.
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.jpg) Kapil in 2016 | |
| Born | Kapil Punj Amritsar, Punjab, India |
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| Years active | 2007–present |
| Spouse | Ginni Chatrath (m. 2018) |
| Children | 2 |
Early Life and Career
Sharma was born in Amritsar, Punjab, India as Kapil Punj. His father Jeetendra Kumar Punj was a head constable in Punjab Police, while his mother Janak Rani is a homemaker. His father was diagnosed with cancer in 1997 and died in 2004 at AIIMS in Delhi. He studied at Shri Ram Ashram Senior Secondary School, Amristar and Hindu College in Amritsar. He is featured in the list of prominent alumni of Apeejay College of Fine Arts, Jalandhar. Sharma has a brother named Ashok Kumar Sharma, who is a Police constable and a sister named Pooja Pawan Devgan.
Sharma rose to fame after winning the comedy reality television show The Great Indian Laughter Challenge in 2007, for which he won a cash prize of INR ₹10 lakh. He had previously worked in the Punjabi show Hasde Hasaande Ravo on MH One channel. Sharma has stated that he moved to Mumbai in order to become a singer. The Kapil Sharma Show 20th November 2022
Personal life
Sharma married Ginni Chatrath in Jalandhar on 12 December 2018 They had a daughter on 10 December 2019. On 1 February 2021, the couple had another child, a son.
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Director | Notes |
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| 2010 | Bhavnao Ko Samjho | Thakur's son | Sunil Pal | Special appearance |
| 2015 | ABCD 2 | Himself | Remo D'Souza | |
| Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon | Kumar Shiv Ram Kishan | Abbas–Mustan | Debut film | |
| 2017 | Firangi | Manga | Rajiv Dhingra | |
| 2018 | Son Of Manjeet Singh | Producer/Special Appearance | Vikram Grover | Producer of the film |
| 2019 | The Angry Birds Movie 2 | Red (voice) | Thurop Van Orman | Hindi dubbed version |
| 2020 | It's My Life | Anees Bazmee |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2006 | Hasde Hasande Ravo | Contestant | ||
| 2007 | The Great Indian Laughter Challenge (season 3) | Winner | ||
| 2008 | Chhote Miyan | Host | ||
| 2008-09 | Laughter Knights | Contestant | ||
| 2009 | Ustaadon Ka Ustaad | |||
| Hans Baliye | ||||
| 2010-13 | Comedy Circus | Winner of 6 consecutive seasons | ||
| 2010 | Comedy Ka Daily Soap | Performer | ||
| 2011 | Star Ya Rockstar | Contestant | Runner Up | |
| 2013 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (season 6) | Host | ||
| 2013-16 | Comedy Nights with Kapil | Host/Comedy performer/co-producer of the show | ||
| 2014 | Kaun Banega Crorepati | Guest | ||
| The Anupam Kher Show | ||||
| 2015 | 60th Filmfare Awards | Host | ||
| Farah Ki Daawat | Guest | |||
| Aap Ki Adalat | ||||
| Dance India Dance | to promote his debut film | |||
| Indian Idol Junior | ||||
| The Voice | ||||
| Aaj Ki Raat Hai Zindagi | ||||
| Star Guild Awards | Host | |||
| 2016 | 22nd Star Screen Awards | |||
| 61st Filmfare Awards | ||||
| 2016–2017 | The Kapil Sharma Show Season 1 | Host/Comedy Performer | ||
| 2017 | 62nd Filmfare Awards | Host | ||
| Koffee with Karan 5 | Guest | |||
| Bigg Boss 11 | To promote his film Firangi | |||
| Super Dancer Chapter 2 | ||||
| Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs | ||||
| Oye Firangi Archived 23 August 2019 at the Wayback Machine | Host | Special Event/Show to promote his film Firangi | ||
| 2018 | Family Time With Kapil Sharma | Host | ||
| 2018–2021 | The Kapil Sharma Show Season 2 | Host/Comedy Performer/co-producer of the show | ||
| 2020-present | The Honey Bunny Show With Kapil Sharma | Himself |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Awards | Category | For | Result | Ref |
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| 2012 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actor – Comedy | Kahani Comedy Circus Ki | Won | |
| 2013 | Comedy Nights with Kapil | ||||
| Funniest Serial – Comedy | Comedy Nights with Kapil | ||||
| CNN-IBN Indian of the Year | Entertainer of the Year | Kapil Sharma | |||
| BIG Star Entertainment Awards | Most Entertaining Comedy Show | Comedy Nights with Kapil | |||
| 2014 | Star Guild Awards | Best Comedy Show | |||
| 2015 | Sony Guild Film Awards | Promising Debut (Male) | Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon | ||
| 2015 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actor (Comedy) | Comedy Nights with Kapil | ||
| 2019 | World book of Records (London) | Most viewed stand-up comedian | |||
| 2019 | Gold Awards | Best Comedy Show | The Kapil Sharma Show | ||
| Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Comedy Show | ||||
| Comedy Genius |
References
Other websites
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