Kapil Sharma
Kapil Sharma | |
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| Kapil Sharma Sharma on the set of his show "Comedy Nights with Kapil", 2015 | |
| Born | Amritsar, Punjab, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Comedian, actor, singer, producer, television presenter |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Website | KapilSharma.org |
Kapil Sharma is an Indian stand-up comedian, actor, TV host, producer and singer. Popularly known as the "Comedy King" of India. He had made his place in the Forbes India Celebrity list for the first time in 2013 being ranked 93rd on the list and has moved up to 33rd in 2014.[1][2] He has also been awarded the CNN-IBN Indian of the Year 2013, in the Entertainment category.[3] He is ranked at no.3 in the Most Admired Indian Personality List by The Economic Times in 2015.[4] Currently he is hosting Indian comedy show "Comedy Nights with Kapil".[5] Sharma has been nominated for "Swachh Bharat Abhiyan" by PM Narendra Modi which he has accepted.[6] A year after in September 2015 he was invited at the Rashtrapati Bhavan by the President Pranab Mukherjee to acknowledge his contribution towards Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.[7]He will be making his bollywood debut with Kis Kisko Pyaar Karu directed by Abbas Mustan opposite 4 heroines, releasing on 25 September 2015. [8]
Early life
Sharma was born in Amritsar, Punjab . His father was a head constable in the police department and his mother is a housewife.[9] His father died of cancer in 2004.[10] He studied at Hindu college in Amritsar.[11]
Career
Sharma had been working in the comedy show Hasde Hasande Raho on MH One, until he got his first break in The Great Indian Laughter Challenge, one of the nine reality television shows he has won.[11] He became the winner of the show in 2007 for which he won 10 lakhs as prize money.[5]
Then he participated in Sony Entertainment Television’s Comedy Circus.[12] He became the winner of total six seasons of "Comedy Circus" he participated in.[13] He has hosted dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 6[14] and also hosted comedy show Chhote Miyan.[15][16] Sharma also participated in the show Ustaadon Ka Ustaad.
In 2013, Sharma launched his own show Comedy Nights with Kapil, under his banner K9 Production.[17]
At CNN-IBN Indian of the Year awards, Sharma was felicitated with Indian of the Year award in entertainment category in 2013 by Amol Palekar.[18] In 2014 Lok Sabha Election, he was declared the Brand Ambassador by Delhi election commission.[19]
Sharma hosted the 60th Filmfare awards 2015 along with Karan Johar as co-host.[20] He was a presenter for the fourth season of Celebrity Cricket League 2014.[21] He was featured as guest on the opening episode of Indian television game show Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 8 on 17 August.[22] He was also featured as celebrity guest on The Anupam Kher Show where he shared his emotional side for the first time.[23]
In 2014 he was nominated for "Swachh Bharat Abhiyan" by PM Narendra Modi which he had accepted.[24] A year after in September 2015 he was invited at the Rashtrapati Bhavan by the President Pranab Mukherjee to acknowledge and reward him for his contribution towards Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.[25]
Sharma was to make his film debut with Yashraj film's Bank Chor, but later he opted out of it.[26] He will be making his film acting debut as lead in the movie Kis Kisko Pyaar Karu which is a romantic-comedy directed by Abbas Mustan opposite 4 heroines, Elli Avram, Manjari Phadnis, Simran Kaur Mundi and debutant Sai Lokur.[27]
Personal life
Sharma lives in Mumbai.He is currently single. [28][29]
He suffered with a slipped disc while shooting a song for his debut film Kis Kisko Pyaar Karu during February 2015 but continued shooting for Comedy Nights with Kapil till mid June–July. He was advised 3 weeks bed rest by the doctors. As he tweeted, he had rest after 8 years of working continuously without any break.[30][30]
Social Work
In July 2014, Kapil brought home an abandoned dog and named him 'Zanjeer'. Zanjeer, a retired police dog from Mumbai, is a Labrador who we see making appearances on CNWK and social media quite often. Kapil is also campaigning to save tortured elephants across the country. [31]
Kapil and the cast of Comedy Nights with Kapil appears in the PETA campaign to promote adoption of homeless cats and dogs.[32]
Filmography
- Television
- 2007 The Great Indian Laughter Challenge 3 as Himself
- 2008 Chhote Miyan as Host
- 2009 Ustaadon Ka Ustaad as Himself
- 2011-12 Star Ya Rockstar as Himself
- 2010-13 Comedy Circus as Himself
- 2013 ITA awards as host
- 2013 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6 as Host
- 2013–present Comedy Nights with Kapil as Himself
- 2014 Big Boss 8 as guest Host
- 2014 Kaun Banega Crorepati 8 as Guest
- 2014 Star GIMA awards as Musical Performer
- 2014 The Anupam Kher Show as Guest
- 2015 Star Guild Awards as Host
- 2015 60th Filmfare Awards as Host
- 2015 Farah Ki Dawat as Guest
- 2015 Indian Idol Junior finale as celebrity judge
- Films
- 2015 ABCD 2 as Cameo/Special Appearance
- 2015 Kis Kisko Pyaar Karu as lead actor
- Songs (as singer)
- Bam Bam from Kis Kisko Pyaar Karu
- Hum To Yaaro Latak Gaye from Kis Kisko Pyaar Karu
Awards
| Year | Awards | Category | For | Result | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actor – Comedy | Kahani Comedy Circus Ki | Won | [33] |
| 2013 | Comedy Nights with Kapil | [34] | |||
| Best Serial – Comedy | Comedy Nights with Kapil | ||||
| CNN-IBN Indian of the Year | Entertainer of the Year | Kapil Sharma | [35] | ||
| BIG Star Entertainment Awards 2013 | Most Entertaining Comedy Show | Comedy Nights with Kapil | [36] | ||
| 2014 | Star Guild Awards 2014 | Best Comedy Show | [37] |
References
- ^ "Kapil Sharma in Forbes' celebrity list". The Times of India. 13 December 2013. Retrieved 3 March 2014.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "2014 Celebrity List". Forbes India Magazine. Retrieved 18 December 2014.
- ^ "Sharma wins Indian Of the Year award".
- ^ "Kapil Sharma ranked no.3 in Admired list".
- ^ a b "Kapil Sharma plays the 'Traffic monitor' at India Gate". The Times of India. 26 September 2013.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Kapil Sharma says he will do his best for Swachh Bharat Abhiyan".
- ^ "Kapil meets President of India".
- ^ "Kapil Sharma's film goes on floor". The Times of India. 8 November 2014.
- ^ "Life has changed ever since, says comedian Kapil's family". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 18 December 2014.
- ^ "Kapil talks emotional".
- ^ a b "India's funniest man". No. 7 March 2014. Hindu Business Line. Retrieved 19 December 2014.
- ^ "Parvati Singhal, Kapil crown Comedy King". Siasat. 29 August 2010. Retrieved 3 March 2014.
- ^ "Kapil wins another season of Comedy circus".
- ^ Kapil sharma`s profile in Forbes list
- ^ Aparna Banerji (24 July 2009). "Lady laughter sends T-town rolling". Tribune India. Retrieved 21 July 2014.
- ^ "Daily soaps weren't creatively satisfying: Manish Paul". The Times of India. 11 August 2013. Retrieved 16 August 2013.
- ^ "Kapil sharma reified stand up comedy".
- ^ Randeep Wadehra (16 September 2007). "The Great Punjabi Challenge". The Tribune.
- ^ "Comedian Kapil Sharma to be brand ambassador for Delhi poll". IANS. news.biharprabha.com. Retrieved 4 April 2014.
- ^ "when kapil sharma stole karan johars thunder at Filmfare awards".
- ^ "Kapil Sharma to present at CCL4".
- ^ "Kapil Sharma is Amitabh Bachchan's first guest on KBC 8". India Today. 30 July 2014. Retrieved 30 July 2014.
- ^ "Kapil Sharma bares his emotional side".
- ^ "Kapil Sharma says he will do his best for Swachh Bharat Abhiyan".
- ^ "Kapil meets President of India".
- ^ "Kapil Sharma opts out of YRF's upcoming film Bank Chor". IANS. news.biharprabha.com. Retrieved 3 July 2014.
- ^ "Kapil Sharma's film goes on floor". The Times of India. 8 November 2014.
- ^ "Kapil talks personal".
- ^ "Fake news of kapil getting married".
- ^ a b "Kapil recovering well from slip disc".
- ^ "Kapil Sharma facts".
- ^ "Kapil campaigns for PETA".
- ^ "Indian Television Academy Awards 2012". IndianTelevisionAcademy.com. Retrieved 22 January 2014.
- ^ "Indian Television Academy Awards 2013". IndianTelevisionAcademy.com. Retrieved 22 January 2014.
- ^ "Entertainer of the Year". CNN-IBN. 23 December 2013.
- ^ Big Star Entertainment Awards 2013: Comedy Nights With Kapil, Diya Aur.., Maharana...
- ^ Comedy Nights With Kapil Bags Best Comedy Show At Star Guild Awards 2014!
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