Kapil Sharma is a famous Indian comedian, film & TV actor, television presenter, television Producer and a singer. He was born in Amritsar, Punjab, India on 2nd April 1981. He is massively recognized for hosting the most famous Television show titled “The Kapil Sharma Show”. Kapil Sharma completed his schooling from Shri Ram Ashram Sen School. Moreover, he earned his graduation degree from Amritsar Hindu College. He initiated his career from a comic sitcom titled Hansde Hansande Raho broadcasted on H-1 TV channel. Though, his biggest breakthrough was from a comedy sitcom titled “Great Indian Laughter Challenge”.

In the year 2007, Kapil Sharma emerged as the victor of this show and he was bestowed with a trophy as well as received 10 Lakh. The Great Indian Laughter Challenge show reached Sharma in the hearts of Indian people. After getting utmost success, he starred in comedy circus broadcasted on Sony Television. Kapil won all seasons of this Comedy Circus show.
In the year 2013, Kapil Sharma decided to present his very own comedy show titled “Comedy Nights with Kapil” under K9 productions banner. The show was aired on Colors TV and proved to be a megahit. The show “Comedy Nights with Kapil” emerged as India’s most popular comedy show. By way of this show, Kapil Sharma had become very adored and it became India’s most exclusive comedian. In the year 2014, in Lok Sabha elections Kapil was elected as Delhi brand ambassador. In the year 2017, in the initial episode of KBC Season 8, he was starred as a star guest in this show.
In the same year, Kapil Sharma hosted 60th Filmfare award together with Karan Johar. He initiated his acting career with Abbas Mustan’s movie titled “Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon” wherein Kapil Sharma starred in a Leading Roll. The 2012 Forbes list which was made for Indian stars involved Kapil Sharma in top 100. He had been in the glare of publicity for his adverse behavior with co-star Sunil Grover and each and every individual critiqued Sharma’s misbehavior. Again in the year 2018, he returned back with his comedy show “The Kapil Sharma Show”.
Kapil Sharma was in a relationship with renowned social media personality cum model named Ginni Chatrath and married her on 12th December 1988. They are expecting their first baby.
Kapil Sharma Biography
Nickname | Tony and Kappu |
Full Name | Kapil Sharma |
Profession | Comedian, Actor, Singer, Producer |
Nationality | Indian |
Age | 40 years old (in 2022) |
Date of Birth | 2 April 1981 |
Birthplace | Amritsar, Punjab, India |
Religion | Hinduism |
Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Kapil Sharma Education
Qualification | Graduate |
School | Shri Ram Ashram Sen. Sec. School, Amritsar |
College | Hindu College, Amritsar Apeejay College of Fine Arts, Jalandhar |
Kapil Sharma Net Worth
Name | Kapil Sharma |
Net Worth (2022) | $33 Million |
Net Worth In Indian Rupees | 245 Crore INR |
Profession | Indian stand-up comedian |
Monthly Income And Salary | 3 Crore + |
yearly Income | 35 Crore + |
Last Updated | 2022 |
How much kapil sharma earn in a day
As Per DNA report, Kapil Sharma is earn Rs. 80-90 lakhs per episode. From scripting to production and anchoring, he is carrying the entire show on his shoulders, and with finesse too.
Kapil sharma Average salary/remuneration:
Average movie remuneration | Rs. 4 Crore |
TV remuneration per episode | Rs. 80 to 90 Lakhs |
Brand Endorsement | Rs. 1 Crore |
Yearly Contract* | Rs. 35 Crore |
*For his TV Show “The Kapil Sharma Show” with Sony Entertainment.
Let us have a look at the facts about Mr. Kapil Sharma’s Approx Annual Earnings for the last few years which are a part of his net worth:
Year | Earnings |
2021 | Rs. 40 crores |
2020 | Rs. 36 crores |
2019 | Rs. 31 Crore |
2018 | Rs. 25 Crore |
2017 | Rs. 23 Crore |
2016 | Rs. 19 Crore |
2015 | Rs.12 Crore |
2014 | Rs. 7 Crore |
2013 | Rs. 3 Crore |
Dependency of Kapil Sharma Net Worth:
As a TV presenter and a comedian, his earnings depends on the TRP of the show, which is one of the highest. Also because of his popularity, he has increased his fans base in recent years. Also he has started working in Hindi Cinemas and has also become a producer. Considering his current performance and record breaking achievements, we can be very positive about his net worth which will be growing through the years to come.
About Kapil Sharma:
If you love comedy, you might already know few things about Kapil Sharma that are mentioned below:
Kapil Sharma was born on 2nd April, 1981 in the state of Punjab, India. His father was the Head Constable in Police Department and his mother was a house wife. There was no such background as a comedian in his family; Kapil Sharma rose to fame and fortune all on his own.
Kapil sharma Career
Kapil has worked in various reality shows and has won 9 of them including “The Great Indian Laughter Challenge” in the year 2007. Kapil Sharma was earlier rejected in the audition round of the Great Indian Laughter Challenge, but later on he had received a call to return to the auditions and was selected. And the rest is History; he ended up winning the show after been rejected in the first place.
During his earlier days, where he was struggling for his livelihood, Kapil Sharma worked in several places which include cloth mill, PCO, and picking up the crates of soft-drinks to earn daily wage.
Kapil Sharma was felicitated as “Indian of the Year” in the entertainment category, in the year 2013.
At the end, we wish Kapil Sharma a successful year ahead with lots of achievements and a good health and lots of love. May he keep winning the hearts of his audiences and keep growing his net worth always!
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