Kapil Sharma Comedian Actor Biography

Born: April 2, 1981 (age 33), Amritsar

Nationality: Indian

Birth Place : Amritsar, Punjab, India

Height : 5'8"

Zodiac sign : Aries

Occupation : Stand-up comedian, Actor, Producer, Anchor, Singer

Movies and TV shows: Comedy Nights with Kapil, Bhavnao Ko Samjho, It's My Life

Awards: ITA Award for Best Actor - Comedy

Awards : CNN-IBN Indian of the Year - Entertainer of the Year

Kapil Sharma Profile

Kapil Sharma is a comedian, television presenter and a film actor who can lure and make laugh to audience easily. He has always been one of the favourites amongst all stand-up comedians. Currently, he is seen in comedy nights with Kapil. Now, he is all set to make his Bollywood debut as the lead in Y-Films upcoming movie Bank Chor.

 Kapil Sharma Biography

The great comedian Kapil Sharma is also an actor from Amritsar, Punjab, India. He started his career from comedy reality show by participating in Ustaadon Ka Ustaad, the contestants of Comedy Circus performed against those from Great Indian Laughter Challenge. He also co-hosted comedy show Chhote Miyan (2008) with Juhi Parmar on Colors and Great Indian Laughter Challenge Season IV with Chandan Prabhakar. In 2009, he joined the comedy reality show Hans Baliye on star one, as a wild card entry, along with Ginni as a partner. He also co-hosted the first Punjabi international film awards in Toronto in 2012. His childhood dream was to become a singer.

Kapil won Comedy Circus Ke Taansen and has worked on comedy show Comedy Circus Ka Naya Daur with his partner Shweta Tiwari and won it. He is a man of multiple talents. He has done serious roles in theatres but has also got a perfect sense of timing when it comes to humor. He is also a great singer and showed his talent in Star Ya Rockstar. He was a wild card entry and reached up to the final where he came second. He also won Kahani Comedy Circus Ki. Even though Sharma wants to be concentrating more on various acting roles, he is known for his sharp comedy on stage.

Kapil Sharma Career

Kapil is now very much satisfied with his career. He has started his career with theatres and due to his hard work and struggle he became one of the most adorable stand-up commedian of India. Regarding his success he said, "People noticed me when I came in Laughter Challenge seven years ago, but nobody is aware of the work that I did in theatre. People usually feel that I am an overnight star, but this is not true. Whatever I am today is because of my hard work and struggle. I did serious theatre, I also did comedy plays without taking any money and those days have made me a better person." India's favorite comedian could be an inspiration for many. The actor has completely transformed his look, hair style from what he used to look 3 years ago.

Kapil Sharma Girlfriend/Marriage

According to the sources the great comedian, Kapil Sharma is dating Jalandhar based Bhavneet Chatrath, also known as Ginni. Though, they have known each other since college days, the couple fell in love on the sets of Hans Baliye. However, the true story of the couple getting married has not been confirmed yet. Kapil said "I am not dating anyone and my only relationship is with my work. I have struggled to reach where I am today and I can't let these rumours affect me. I am a private person and request the media to rather write about my work."

If the recent reports are to be believed, then India's most loved stand-up comedian and eligible bachelor will be off the marriage market soon. He will tie the knot with Ginni after the release of his Bollywood debut Bank Chor

Kapil Sharma Family

Kapil Sharma was born in Amritsar, Punjab in a small town. He is not from a celebrity family. Like all the diamonds come from the soil, Kapil hails from a poor family. Kapil has a elder brother, Ashok Sharma. Public thinks that he is an over night star, but the reality is that he struggled a lot to reach the position, where he is now.

Kapil Sharma Upcoming Movie Bank-Chor

Kapil Sharma finally announces his Bollywood debut and that has been approached by Yash Raj Films for a new project to be launched under the Y Films banner. According to the sources, he will debut in a film titled Bank-Chor. The film will have a tadka of both thrill and comedy and it's quite obvious that the funny man is quite excited about his Bollywood debut. Kapil has a different and rustic look in the movie far away from the suit boot outfit. He said, "When I heard the script of 'Bank Chor', I was completely taken up. It allows me room not only for comic scenes, but there is also an element of seriousness in the story. It's a privilege and a dream to be part of this family and have my launch with them."

Reality Shows

The Great Indian Laughter Challenge
Hans Baliye
Ustaadon Ka Ustaad
Comedy Circus Ke SuperStars
Comedy Circus Ka Jadoo
Jubilee Comedy Circus
Comedy Circus Ke Taansen
Star Ya Rockstar
Comedy Circus Ka Naya Daur
Kahani Comedy Circus Ki
Comedy Circus Ke Ajoobe
Comedy Nights with Kapil

As Guest performance

Bigg Boss 6 Grand Finale
Dance India Dance Li'l Masters grand finale
C.I.D. (Indian TV series) Veerata puraskar
Nach Baliye season 5 Premiere (Some Episodes)

Latest buzz

The Stand Up Comedian

Comedy Nights with Kapil

One of the most popular show on television today is Comedy Nights With Kapil. Sumona Chakravarti is playing his on screen wife in the show. His entire onscreen crazy family including dadi, bua are doing a great job by entertaining the viewers with their comic sense. KNWK is inspired from the popular British show, The Kumar's at No.42, has become the India's highest rated non-fiction TV show.

Kapil Sharma in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6

Kapil Sharma along with Manish Paul are creating magic on Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa season 6 with their perfect comic timing. Manish hosted the last season of 'Jhalak' too, along with Ragini Khanna. The popular dance show is having two male hosts for the first time.

Kapil Sharma Movies

Black Currency ( 2013 )
Its My Life (2013 )
Chennai Express ( 2013 )
Bhavnao Ko Samjho ( 2010 )
Dunno Y... Na Jaane Kyon (2010 )
Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Sathiyo (2004)
The Legend Of Bhagat Singh (2002 )

Comedy Nights with Kapil 

Comedy Nights with Kapil is an Indian comedy show that premiered on Colors on June 22, 2013. Apart from being the host, Kapil Sharma is also a producer and writer on the show. The format of show is mixed, with Sharma acting out skits on stage with supporting characters while also interacting with members in the audience and the guest Navjot Singh Siddhu. Each episode features celebrity guest(s) who usually appear to promote their latest films and with whom actors interact in-character