Kapil Sharma is a well-known stand-up comedian, actor, anchor, singer, film and TV producer. He is popularly known for his comedy shows, The Kapil Sharma Show, Comedy Nights with Kapil, and Comedy Circus. In 2016, he was ranked 11 by Forbes India in the list of Celebrity 100.
Biography
| Nick Name | Kappu |
| Real name | Kapil Sharma |
| Profession | Comedian, Actor, Singer, Producer |
| Date of birth | 2 April 1981 |
| Birthplace | Amritsar, Punjab, India |
| Age | 42 years old (as of 2023) |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Gender | Male |
| School | Shri Ram Ashram Sen. Sec. School, Amritsar |
| Girlfriend/Spouse | Ginni Chatrath |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
| Net worth | Not Known |
Early Life
He was born in a Punjabi Brahmin family on 2 April 1981 (age 42 years, as of 2023) in Amritsar, Punjab, India. His friends call him by his nickname ‘Kappu.’ Since his childhood, he wanted to be a singer, but later, he chose to be a comedian. He is a multi-talented person and has great singing, acting, and comedy skills. He struggled a lot in his life to help his family financially.
Education Qualification
He completed his schooling at Shri Ram Ashram Senior Secondary School in Amritsar. He graduated from Hindu College in Amritsar with a Bachelor of Arts and has a diploma in Computer Applications. According to reports, he also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Commercial Arts from Apeejay College in Jalandhar.
| School | Shri Ram Ashram Sen. Sec. School, Amritsar |
| Collage | Hindu College, Amritsar Apeejay College of Fine Arts, Jalandhar |
| Education qualification | Graduate |
Family & Relationship
| Parents Name | Father – Jeetendra Kumar Punj (worked as head constable in Punjab police) Mother – Janak Rani |
| Sister’s Name | Pooja Sharma |
| Brother’s Name | Ashok Kumar Sharma |
| Wife | Ginni Chatrath (Comedia, Entrepreneur) |
| Children’s Name | Son’s – Name not Known Daughter’s – Anayra Sharma |
Age, Nationality, Religion
Kapil Sharma was born in a Punjabi Brahmin family on 2 April 1981 (age 42 years, as of 2023) in Amritsar, Punjab, India.
| Age | 42 years old (as of 2023) |
| Zodiac sign | Aries |
| Nationality | Indian |
Kapil Sharma’s Wife
| Girlfriend | Ginni Chatrath |
| Wife Name | Ginni Chatrath |
| Marital status | Married |
| Kids | Son’s – Name not Known Daughter’s – Anayra Sharma |
Physical Stats
| Height | In centimeters – 175 cm In meters – 1.75 m In feet inches – 5’9” |
| Weight | In kilograms – 80 kg |
| Eyes Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Body measurement | Chest – 40 inches Waist Size – 34 inches Biceps Size – 13 inches |
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Bhavnao Ko Samjho | Thakur’s son | Sunil Pal |
| 2015 | ABCD 2 | Himself | Remo D’Souza |
| 2015 | Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon | Kumar Shiv Ram Kishan | Abbas-Mustan |
| 2017 | Firangi | Manga | Rajiv Dhingra |
| 2018 | Son of Manjeet Singh | Producer/Special Appearance | Vikram Grover |
Favorite Things
| Favorite Actor | Akshay Kumar |
| Favorite Actress | Deepika Padukone |
| Favorite Colour | White |
| Favorite Place | New York, Paris & London |
| Favorite Food | Rajma-Chawal, Aloo Paratha, Dahi Bada & Chhola Bhatura |
| Favorite Cricketer | Sachin Tendulkar |
Kapil Sharma’s Net Worth
| Net worth – 2023 | $35 Million |
| Net worth in Indian rupees | Rs. 270 Crore INR |
| Yearly Income | 35 Crore + |
| Monthly Income | 3 Crore + |
| Annual Expenses | Not Known |
Some Lesser Facts About Kapil
- Kapil came from a lower middle-class family with no entertainment background and had to struggle a lot to get himself worthy roles.
- He was paid minimum wages in the initial stages of his career and he even acted as a comedian without being paid at all. He has also worked in a PCO, a cloth mill and even picked crates of soft drinks to earn money.
- According to Kapil, his sense of humor comes from his mother who has been his biggest source of inspiration.
- His initial passion was singing and singing is the thing that made him come to the tinsel town.
- With the prize money of 10 lakh (INR) that he won, he did his sister’s wedding, which was the most lavish wedding in his family.
- He was being launched into the film industry by the legendary Yash Raj Films, but the project stopped abruptly.
- He once made the news public that his ex-girlfriend who used to work with him in a theater was married to a Gujarati store owner in London. Coincidentally he met her in London a few months ago.
FAQ:
Who is Kapil Sharma Big Brother?
Ashok Sharma
Who is Kapil Sharma’s first wife?
Ginni Chatrath
How old is Ginni Chatrath?
34 Years (18 November 1989)
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