COMEDIAN
Versatile comedian and actor famous for unforgettable television characters.
COMEDIAN
Kapil Sharma
Kapil Sharma is one of India’s most popular comedians, television hosts, actors, and producers, widely known for his exceptional comic timing and his ability to connect with audiences. Born on April 2, 1981, in Amritsar, Punjab, India, he developed an interest in performing arts during his college years and began his journey through theatre and comedy. Kapil gained nationwide recognition after winning the comedy reality show The Great Indian Laughter Challenge Season 3 in 2007. His success continued with Comedy Circus, where he won multiple seasons and established himself as one of the leading comedians in India.
Kapil Sharma is an Indian stand-up comedian, TV anchor and singer.He was selected among top 100 celebrities in 2013 Forbes India magazines and he was ranked 96th in that list. Currently he hosts The Kapil Sharma Show.[2] He also hosted television comedy shows like Comedy Nights with Kapil, The Kapil Sharma Show, Family Time with Kapil, Chhote Miyan and Jhalak Dikhla Jaa season 6 on Colors. In 2009, he joined the comedy reality show Hans Baliye as a wild card entry.He also won comedy series Comedy Circus Ke Superstars.At CNN-IBN Indian of the Year awards, Sharma was felicitated with Entertainer of the Year award for 2013 by Amol Palekar.In 2014 Lok Sabha Election, he was declared the Brand Ambassador by Delhi election commission.He was to make his film debut with Yashraj film's Bank Chor, but the comedian opted out of it.He is going feature as a first guest on the opening episode of the famous Indian television game show Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 8 on the 2nd of August. Television The Great Indian Laughter Challenge as Contestant Comedy Circus as Contestant Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa season 6 as host with Manish Paul Star Ya Rockstar as Contestant Comedy Nights with Kapil as host Kaun Banega Crorepati as guest.
• 23 Wins & 26 Nominations.
• 2025 Winner – Indian Television Academy Award (OTT Award – Best Anchor, Reality Series) for The Great Indian Kapil Show.
• 2024 Winner – Indian Television Academy Award (OTT Award – Best Anchor, Reality Series) for The Great Indian Kapil Show.
• 2024 Winner – NDTV Indian of the Year Award (Global Entertainer of The Year).
• 2023 Winner – Indian Telly Award (Best Talk Show on an Entertainment Channel) for The Kapil Sharma Show.
• 2023 Winner – Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award (Favourite Comedian).
• 2022 Winner – Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award (Favourite Comedian).
• 2019 Winner – Zee Gold Award (Best TV Show – Comedy) for The Kapil Sharma Show.
• 2014 Winner – Indian Telly Award (Best Actor in a Comic Role) for Comedy Nights with Kapil.
• 2014 Winner – Indian Telly Award (Best Weekender Show) for Comedy Nights with Kapil.
• 2014 Winner – Indian Telly Award (Best Anchor) for Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (shared with Maniesh Paul).
• 2013 Winner – BIG Star Entertainment Award (Most Entertaining TV Series – Non Fiction) for Comedy Nights with Kapil.
• 2013 Winner – CNN-IBN Indian of the Year Award (Entertainment Category) for his contribution to comedy and entertainment.
• 2013 Winner – Boroplus Gold Award (Best Stand-Up Comedian) for Comedy Nights with Kapil.
• 2016 Winner – Apsara Award (Best Debut Actor) for Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon (2015).
• 2016 Nominee – IIFA Award (Best Performance in a Comic Role) for Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon (2015).
• 2016 Nominee – Zee Cine Award (Critics Choice Award – Best Comic Actor) for Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon (2015).
• 2023 Nominee – Indian Television Academy Award (Best Actor in a Comic Role) for The Kapil Sharma Show.
• 2023 Winner – HT India's Most Stylish Award (Breaking the Mould) for The Kapil Sharma Show.
• Kapil Sharma was originally planned to make his acting debut with Sanjay Kapoor's delayed film It's My Life (2008), starring Nana Patekar, Harman Baweja, and Genelia D'Souza, directed by Anees Bazmee. The film remained unreleased for several years.
• His filmography is often confused with another actor named Kapil Sharma, who is the brother of filmmaker Anil Sharma.
• In 2007, Kapil Sharma was rejected during the Amritsar auditions of The Great Indian Laughter Challenge. He tried again at the New Delhi auditions, got selected, and went on to win the competition.
• Stand-up comedy was not his original career choice; Kapil was always more interested in music and wanted to pursue it professionally.
• He was named after legendary Indian cricketer Kapil Dev following India's Cricket World Cup victory in 1983.
• His first salary was ₹1,500, which he earned while working at a printing mill.
• Made his official Bollywood debut as a lead actor with Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon (2015).
• Made his debut as a film producer with Firangi (2017).
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