Kapil Sharma Age, Height, Weight, Wiki, Biography, Family, And More

Kapil Sharma Age

42 Years Old

Kapil Sharma Net Worth in Rupees is estimated around Rs. 290 Crores in Indian Rupees which is equivalent to $35 Million USD. Kapil Sharma, born as Kapil Punj on April 2, 1981, is a popular Indian entertainer. He is known for his roles as a stand-up comedian, TV host, actor, dubbing artist, producer, and singer. One of his well-known gigs is hosting the comedy and talk show called The Kapil Sharma Show, earning him five Indian Television Academy Awards.

His journey in the entertainment world started when he won The Great Indian Laughter Challenge season 3 in 2007. After that, he ventured into hosting and producing comedy shows like Comedy Nights with Kapil and Family Time with Kapil. Kapil has also been a winner on Comedy Circus, partnering with different comedians. In 2011, he showcased his singing skills on Star Ya Rockstar, securing the position of the second runner-up.

Kapil Sharma made his film debut with Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon in 2015, which had a decent reception. He continued his acting career with Firangi (2017) and Zwigato (2023). Additionally, he lent his voice for the Hindi dubbing of The Angry Birds Movie 2 in 2019. Apart from his screen appearances, Kapil also engages in live stand-up comedy-stage shows.

Biography

Full Name	Kapil Sharma
Nick Name	Kapil
Date of Birth	2 April 1981
Age	42 Years Old
Place of Birth	Amritsar, Punjab, India
Nationality	Indian
Religion	Hinduism
Zodiac Sign	Not Known
Profession	Actor, Standup Comedy, Host

Family

Father	Jeetendra Kumar Punj
Mother	Janak Rani
Brother	Ashok Kumar Sharma
Sister	Pooja Sharma
Affairs	Priti Simoes
Marriage Date	12 December 2018
Marriage Place	Jalandhar, Punjab
Kapil Sharma Wife	Ginni Chatrath
Son Birthday	1 February 2021
Daughter	Anayra Sharma

Physical Measurements

Height	5 feet 9 Inches
Weight	80 kg
Hair Color	Black
Eye Color	Black
Body Measurements	Chest: 40 Inches Waist: 34 Inches Biceps: 12 Inches

Education

School	Shri Ram Ashram Sen. Sec. School, Amritsar
College	Hindu College, Amritsar Apeejay College of Fine Arts, Jalandhar
Qualification	Graduate

Early Life

Kapil Sharma comes from a Punjabi Hindu family in Amritsar, Punjab, India. His dad, Jeetendra Kumar Punj, worked as a head constable in the Punjab Police, while his mom, Janak Rani, took care of their home. Unfortunately, Kapil’s dad got sick with cancer in 1997 and passed away in 2004 at AIIMS in Delhi.

Kapil went to Shri Ram Ashram Senior Secondary School and Hindu College in Amritsar. He’s even recognized as one of the important alumni of Apeejay College of Fine Arts, Jalandhar. Kapil has a brother, Ashok Kumar Sharma, who works as a police constable, and a sister named Pooja Pawan Devgan.

In 2018, Kapil Sharma got married to Ginni Chatrath in Jalandhar on December 12th. They now have a daughter and a son, making their family complete and happy. The pictures of Kapil with his wife, Ginni, show a joyful family life.

Career

Kapil Sharma, born Kapil Punj in Amritsar, Punjab, India, gained fame by winning the third season of The Great Indian Laughter Challenge in 2007, earning a cash prize of ₹10 lakh. Before this, he worked on the Punjabi show Hasde Hasaande Ravo on MH One channel.

Initially aspiring to become a singer, Sharma moved to Mumbai. He participated in Sony’s Comedy Circus, winning six seasons, and also hosted Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 6 and Chhote Miyan. Additionally, he appeared in shows like Ustaadon Ka Ustaad and Star Ya Rockstar.

In 2013, Kapil launched Comedy Nights with Kapil on Colors TV, where he played the role of Bittu Sharma. His success was recognized with the Indian of the Year award in the entertainment category in 2013. He also served as the Brand Ambassador for the Delhi Election Commission during the 2014 Lok Sabha Elections.

Making his Bollywood debut with Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon in 2015, Sharma faced a legal dispute for allegedly not showing up at one of his scheduled live shows in North America. His show Comedy Nights with Kapil ended in 2016, leading to the debut of The Kapil Sharma Show on Sony Entertainment Television in April 2016.

In 2017, Sharma faced personal and professional challenges, including struggles with alcohol, health issues, and controversies with fellow comedians. His movie Firangi in 2017 received mixed reviews and performed poorly at the box office.

Despite challenges, Sharma continued with ventures like Family Time With Kapil Sharma, producing Son of Manjeet Singh in 2018, and renewing The Kapil Sharma Show. He also announced participation in a kids’ comedy show and starred in Zwigato in 2023.

Net Worth Summary

Name	Kapil Sharma
Profession	Actor, Standup Comedy, Endorsements
Income Source	Acting, Standup
Salary Per Episode	Rs. 60 Lakhs
Monthly Income	Rs. 3 Crores
Annual Income	Rs. 35 Crores
Net Worth in Dollars	$35 Million
Net Worth in Rupees	Rs. 290 Crores

Personal Life

Kapil Sharma was born into a Punjabi Hindu family in Amritsar, Punjab, India, with the birth name Kapil Punj. His father, Jeetendra Kumar Punj, served as a head constable in the Punjab Police, while his mother, Janak Rani, took care of their home. Unfortunately, Kapil’s father was diagnosed with cancer in 1997 and passed away in 2004 at AIIMS in Delhi.

Kapil Sharma received his education at Shri Ram Ashram Senior Secondary School and Hindu College in Amritsar. He is recognized as one of the notable alumni of Apeejay College of Fine Arts, Jalandhar. Kapil has a brother named Ashok Kumar Sharma, who works as a police constable, and a sister named Pooja Pawan Devgan.

In 2018, Kapil Sharma tied the knot with Ginni Chatrath in Jalandhar on December 12th. The couple is blessed with two children, a daughter, and a son, making their family complete.

Controversies

In 2016, Kapil Sharma claimed that the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) took a bribe of ₹5 lakh for constructing his office. He mentioned Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a tweet about it. In response, BMC discovered unauthorized extensions on Sharma’s properties and issued a stop work notice. In 2018, Sharma’s participation in the Pakistan Super League upset Indian right-wing groups. Shiv Sena criticized him, accusing him of neglecting India’s honor, especially given the tense relations between India and Pakistan.

In the same year, Sharma had a public dispute with journalist Vicky Lalwani over alleged extortion. Sharma filed a police complaint against Lalwani and ex-managers, while Lalwani countered with a report for intimidation. Initially, Sharma’s offensive tweets were attributed to hacking, but he later admitted to writing them. These events stirred controversy around Sharma’s public image.