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| name = Kapil Sharma<br />
| image = Kapil_Sharma.jpg<br />
| verified = yes<br />
| birth_name = Kapil Sharma<br />
| birth_date = April 2, 1981<br />
| origin = Amritsar, Punjab, India<br />
| genres = Stand-up, Sketch Comedy, Improv<br />
| occupation = Comedian, Actor, Television Host<br />
| years_active = 2007–present<br />
| notable_shows = The Kapil Sharma Show, Comedy Circus<br />
| awards = CNN-IBN Indian of the Year, 6 ITA Awards<br />
| website = [https://www.kapilsharma.net Official Website]<br />
}}<br />
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'''Kapil Sharma''' (born April 2, 1981) is an Indian stand-up comedian, television presenter, actor, and producer. He is best known for hosting '''The Kapil Sharma Show''', one of the most popular comedy talk shows in India.<br />
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== Early Life ==<br />
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Kapil Sharma was born in Amritsar, Punjab, to Jeetendra Kumar Punj, a head constable in Punjab Police, and Janak Rani. He completed his education from Shivalik Public School and went on to study at Hindu College, Amritsar.<br />
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== Career ==<br />
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=== Comedy Circuit ===<br />
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Sharma gained national fame after winning '''The Great Indian Laughter Challenge''' in 2007. He subsequently appeared on various comedy shows including '''Comedy Circus''' (2010–2011), where he won several seasons.<br />
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=== The Kapil Sharma Show ===<br />
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In 2016, he launched '''The Kapil Sharma Show''' on Sony TV, which became one of the highest-rated comedy shows in Indian television history. The show features celebrity interviews combined with comedy sketches.<br />
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=== Acting Career ===<br />
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Sharma made his Bollywood debut with '''Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon''' (2015). He later appeared in '''Firangi''' (2017) and '''Zwigato''' (2023), which received critical acclaim.<br />
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== Television Shows ==<br />
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{| class="wikitable"<br />
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! Year !! Show !! Role<br />
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| 2007 || The Great Indian Laughter Challenge || Winner<br />
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| 2010–2011 || Comedy Circus || Performer<br />
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| 2013–2014 || Comedy Nights with Kapil || Host<br />
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| 2016–present || The Kapil Sharma Show || Host<br />
|}<br />
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== Personal Life ==<br />
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Sharma married Ginni Chatrath in 2018. The couple has two children: Anayra and Trishaan.<br />
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== Awards ==<br />
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* CNN-IBN Indian of the Year - Entertainment (2013)<br />
* 6 Indian Television Academy Awards<br />
* BIG Star Entertainment Awards<br />
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== External Links ==<br />
* [https://twitter.com/KapilSharmaK9 Kapil Sharma on Twitter]<br />
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[[Category:Indian comedians]]<br />
[[Category:Television personalities]]<br />
[[Category:Stand-up comedians]]</div>AdminEncyclo