Biography / Wiki
The Multitalented personality, Kapil Sharma is a stand-up comedian, actor, anchor, singer, film, and TV producer. He is well known for his comedy shows. He runs his own comedy show The Kapil Sharma Show.
Initially, he wanted to become a singer but finished as a comedian. He is a very hard-working and dedicated person and he also struggled a lot to reach this point. His hard work pays off and he was listed in the list of Forbes Celebrity 100 at 11th position in 2016.
Height / Weight / Age
He was born on 2 April 1981. He seems to be tall with a height of 175 centimeters and 5’9” in feet and inches. He is a well-built guy with body measurements of 40 inches chest, 34 inches waist, and 12 inches biceps.
He seems very fit and healthy and weighs 80 in kilograms and 176 lbs in pounds approximately. His black eye color and his Black hair make his personality even more dapper.
Date Of Birth | 2 April 1981 |
Age | 43 Years |
Height | In Centimeters – 175 cm
In Feet & Inches – 5’9” |
Weight | In Kilograms – 80 kg
In Pounds – 176 lbs |
Body Measurements | 40-34-12 |
Eye Color | Black |
Hair Color | Black |
Shoe Size | 10 (US) |
Net Worth
According to the sources, the estimated net worth of Kapil Sharma is $26 Million.
Education / Family
Kapil was born and raised in Amritsar, Punjab, India, and belongs to a Middle-class Brahmin family. He was born to the late Jeetendra Kumar Punj (Father) who worked as head constable in Punjab Police and Janak Rani who is a homemaker.
He has two siblings one brother Ashok Kumar Sharma and one sister Pooja Sharma. He went to Shri Ram Ashram Sen. Sec. School, Amritsar to complete his schooling education and further enrolled in Hindu College, Amritsar to pursue his graduation Bachelor of Arts.
Name |
Kapil Sharma |
Nickname | Tony, Kappu |
Birth Place | Amritsar, Punjab, India |
Profession | Comedian, Actor, Singer, Producer |
Sexual Orientation | Straight |
School | Shri Ram Ashram Sen. Sec. School, Amritsar |
College | Hindu College, Amritsar
Apeejay College of Fine Arts, Jalandhar |
Religion | Hinduism |
Nationality | Indian |
Home Town | Amritsar, Punjab, India |
Debut | Film Debut: Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon (2015)
TV Debut: Hansde Hansade Ravo (2006) |
Fathers Name | Jeetendra Kumar Punj (worked as head constable in Punjab police)
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Mothers Name | Janak Rani
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Brothers | Ashok Kumar Sharma
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Sister | Pooja Sharma
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Career / Fashion And Style
He started his career through a Punjabi comedy reality show ‘Hasde Hasande Ravo’ which was telecasted on MH One. Later to this, he participated in another Punjabi comedy show, ‘The Great Punjabi Comedy Show.’ In 2007, he participated and won the Hindi comedy reality show, ‘The Great Indian Laughter Challenge Season 3’.
Following this, he featured in many comedy shows like ‘Ustaadon Ka Ustaad’ (2009), Hans Baliye (2009), Comedy Circus (2010-2013), and Star Ya Rockstar (2011). In 2010, he made his acting debut from the film ‘Bhavnao Ko Samjho’ by playing the role of Thakur’s Son.
From 2010 to 2012 he consecutively won the six seasons of the comedy TV show ‘Comedy Circus’. Later in 2013, he founded his own production company named ‘K9 Productions’. Under his production, he runs his own comedy show ‘Comedy Nights with Kapil’ which was telecasted on Colors TV. His show became the highest-rated scripted show in India.
He also hosted many awards shows including the 60th Filmfare Awards in 2015, Star Guild Awards in 2015, 22nd Star Screen Awards in 2016, 61st Filmfare Awards in 2016, and 62nd Filmfare Awards in 2017.
In 2015, he acted as a lead role in the film ‘Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon.’ His film and acting were praised by critics and the audience. In 2017, he produced his first film and also acted in it named Firangi but the film didn’t perform well at the box office.
Girlfriends, Affairs, Wife, and More
Kapil married to his lady luck Ginni Chatrath on 12 December 2018. The couple blessed with a daughter Anayra Sharma
Girlfriend | Ginni Chatrath (Comedia, Entrepreneur) |
Marital Status | Married |
Wife | Ginni Chatrath (Comedia, Entrepreneur) |
Children | Daughter: Anayra Sharma
Son: None |
Favorite Things
Here we are providing you the list of his favorite things.
Favorite Actors | Akshay Kumar |
Favorite Actress | Deepika Padukone |
Favorite Musical Instrument | Not Known |
Favorite Singer(s) | Gurdas Mann, Sardool Sikander |
Favorite Comedian | Gurpreet Ghuggi |
Favorite Destinations | London |
Favorite Food | Rajma-Chawal, Aloo Paranthas |
Favorite Restaurant(s) | Chak89 in London |
Some Interesting Facts About Kapil Sharma
- He worked in a PCO when he was in the 10th class.
- He campaigned to save animals and to adopt homeless animals.
- He made his guest appearance in Koffee with Karan Season 5 in 2017.
- Kapil abused Chandan Prabhakar (stand-up comedian) in an airplane in 2017.
- He is a Left-hander.
- He used to drink alcohol on many occasions.
- He is fond of animals.
- He is the Brand ambassador of Lok Sabha Elections held in 2014 for the Delhi Election Commission.