Kapil Sharma Age, Wiki and Bio

Kapil Sharma

Quick Info

ProfessionComedian, Actor, Singer, Producer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth02/04/1981
Age43 years
BirthplaceAmritsar, Punjab, India
Marriage Date12 December 2018

Bio/Wiki

Nickname(s)Tony, Kappu
Zodiac signAries
HometownAmritsar, Punjab, India
ReligionHinduism
AddressSardar Vallabbhai Patel Nagar, Versova, Mumbai
Debut
FilmKis Kisko Pyaar Karoon (2015)
TVHansde Hansade Ravo (2006)
Song (single)Alone (2023)

Physical Stats & More

Height175 cm, 1.75 m, 5’ 9”
Weight80 kg, 176 lbs
Body Measurements
Chest40 Inches
Waist34 Inches
Biceps12 Inches
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack
Physical TransformationHe shed some extra kilos for 'The Kapil Sharma Show' Season 4. The comedian shared his new look on social media on 21 August 2022.

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolShri Ram Ashram Sen. Sec. School, Amritsar
College
  • Hindu College, Amritsar
  • Apeejay College of Fine Arts, Jalandhar
QualificationsGraduate

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsGinni Chatrath (Comedian, Entrepreneur)
Wife/SpouseGinni Chatrath
Children
SonKapil Sharma and his wife, Ginni Chatrath, were blessed with a baby boy on 1 February 2021.
DaughterAnayra Sharma
Marriage PlaceJalandhar, Punjab

Family

FatherJeetendra Kumar Punj (worked as head constable in Punjab police)
MotherJanak Rani
BrotherAshok Kumar Sharma
SisterPooja Sharma

Favourites

FoodRajma-Chawal, Aloo Paranthas
Actor(s)Akshay Kumar
ActressDeepika Padukone
Singer(s)
  • Gurdas Mann
  • Sardool Sikander
ComedianGurpreet Ghuggi
RestaurantChak89 in London
DestinationLondon

Style Quotient

Car Collection
  • Mercedes Benz S350 CDI (worth Rs. 1.19 crore)
  • Volvo XC90 (worth Rs. 93.90 lakhs)
  • Range Rover Evoque
Bike CollectionRoyal Bullet Classic 500 (worth Rs. 2.5 lakh)

Some Lesser Known Facts

Kapil Sharma does not smoke.
Kapil Sharma drinks alcohol.
Kapil Sharma came from a lower middle-class family and struggled to get acting roles.
During his college days, Kapil directed plays for money and won awards in theatre.
Early in his career, Kapil worked in various jobs to make ends meet.
His father’s death in 2004 led to others sponsoring his acting course.
Kapil credits his mother as his inspiration for humor.
He began his acting career in theater in his early 20s.
Singing initially drew Kapil to show business.
Though initially rejected, Kapil Sharma won ‘The Great Indian Laughter Challenge 3’.
He used his winnings from the show to fund his sister's lavish wedding.
Kapil Sharma was recognized by Forbes for his power and money.
Yash Raj Films initially planned to launch him into the film industry.
Kapil met his rumored girlfriend, Preeti Simoes, on a TV show set.
He made news about meeting his ex-girlfriend in London by chance.
Kapil Sharma is left-handed.
A legal issue arose in 2018 between him and a media editor.
In 2019, Kapil became a father to a baby girl.
In 2022, he was reportedly disciplined on a film set by an action director.
He spoke of his past rejection by Indian Idol in 2022.
In 2023, Kapil Sharma revealed he faced suicidal thoughts.
He shared an embarrassing incident involving Amitabh Bachchan in an interview in 2023.
Kapil Sharma was slated to debut on OTT with ‘The Great Indian Kapil Show’ in 2024.
In March 2024, Kapil and Sunil Grover reconciled for a show collaboration.
Sunil Pal criticized the promo video of Kapil’s new show in March 2024.