Quick Info
| Profession | Comedian, Actor, Singer, Producer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 02/04/1981 |
| Age | 45 years |
| Birthplace | Amritsar, Punjab, India |
| Marriage Date | 12 December 2018 |
Latest News about Kapil Sharma
01/07/2025
Kap's Cafe, a new restaurant venture co-founded by Kapil Sharma and his wife Ginni Chatrath, officially opened in Surrey, Canada in July 2025. The cafe marks their expansion into the international food business, following their previous domestic ventures.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname(s) | Tony, Kappu | ||||||
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| Religion | Hinduism | ||||||
| Address | Sardar Vallabbhai Patel Nagar, Versova, Mumbai | ||||||
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm, 1.75 m, 5' 9" | ||||||
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| Weight | 80 kg, 176 lbs | ||||||
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| Eye Color | Black | ||||||
| Hair Color | Black | ||||||
| Physical Transformation | He 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)
| School | Shri Ram Ashram Sen. Sec. School, Amritsar |
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| Qualifications | Graduate |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Ginni Chatrath (Comedian, Entrepreneur) |
| Wife/Spouse | Ginni Chatrath |
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| Marriage Place | Jalandhar, Punjab |
Family
| Father | Jeetendra Kumar Punj (worked as head constable in Punjab police, died in 1997) |
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| Mother | Janak Rani |
| Brother | Ashok Kumar Sharma |
| Sister | Pooja Sharma |
Career
| Kapil Sharma is best known for hosting The Kapil Sharma Show and The Great Indian Kapil Show. | |
| He appeared in a supporting role in the film Zwigato, which received critical appreciation. |
Favourites
| Food | Rajma-Chawal, Aloo Paranthas |
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| Actor(s) | Akshay Kumar |
| Actress | Deepika Padukone |
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| Comedian | Gurpreet Ghuggi |
| Restaurant | Chak89 in London |
| Destination | London |
Style Quotient
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| Bike Collection | Royal Bullet Classic 500 (worth Rs. 2.5 lakh) |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/kapilsharma3/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/KapilSharmaOfficial | |
| https://twitter.com/kapilsharma3 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Kapil Sharma does not smoke. | |
| 2. Kapil Sharma drinks alcohol. | |
| 3. Kapil Sharma came from a lower middle-class family and struggled to get acting roles. | |
| 4. During his college days, Kapil directed plays for money and won awards in theatre. | |
| 5. Early in his career, Kapil worked in various jobs to make ends meet. | |
| 6. His father’s death in 2004 led to others sponsoring his acting course. | |
| 7. Kapil credits his mother as his inspiration for humor. | |
| 8. He began his acting career in theater in his early 20s. | |
| 9. Singing initially drew Kapil to show business. | |
| 10. Though initially rejected, Kapil Sharma won ‘The Great Indian Laughter Challenge 3’. | |
| 11. He used his winnings from the show to fund his sister's lavish wedding. | |
| 12. Kapil Sharma was recognized by Forbes for his power and money. | |
| 13. Yash Raj Films initially planned to launch him into the film industry. | |
| 14. Kapil met his rumored girlfriend, Preeti Simoes, on a TV show set. | |
| 15. He made news about meeting his ex-girlfriend in London by chance. | |
| 16. Kapil Sharma is left-handed. | |
| 17. A legal issue arose in 2018 between him and a media editor. | |
| 18. In 2019, Kapil became a father to a baby girl. | |
| 19. In 2022, he was reportedly disciplined on a film set by an action director. | |
| 20. He spoke of his past rejection by Indian Idol in 2022. | |
| 21. In 2023, Kapil Sharma revealed he faced suicidal thoughts. | |
| 22. He shared an embarrassing incident involving Amitabh Bachchan in an interview in 2023. | |
| 23. Kapil Sharma was slated to debut on OTT with ‘The Great Indian Kapil Show’ in 2024. | |
| 24. In March 2024, Kapil and Sunil Grover reconciled for a show collaboration. | |
| 25. Sunil Pal criticized the promo video of Kapil’s new show in March 2024. | |
| 26. His father's death in 1997 led to others sponsoring his acting course. | |
| 27. Kapil Sharma debuted on OTT with 'The Great Indian Kapil Show' on Netflix in 2024. | |
| 28. He appeared in a supporting role in the film 'Zwigato' directed by Nandita Das, earning critical acclaim. |