Kapil Sharma's Impressive Net Worth
Kapil Sharma has a net worth of
$10 Million
The Story of Kapil Sharma
Kapil Sharma, born on April 2, 1981, in Amritsar, Punjab, India, is a multi-talented individual, excelling as a stand-up comedian, television host, actor, and producer. He gained widespread recognition as the host of the popular television show “Comedy Nights with Kapil” (2013 – 2016). Presently, Sharma is the host of the comedy chat show “The Kapil Sharma Show” which began airing in early 2016. He was ranked 93rd in the Forbes magazine’s list of the 100 India Celebrity list, and was also placed 3rd on The Economic Times’ compilation of the Most Admired Indian Personalities. In 2013, he won the Indian of the Year Award from CNN – IBN. Kapil Sharma has been active in the entertainment industry since 2006.
So, how wealthy is the popular television host/actor? According to reliable sources, Kapil Sharma’s net worth was estimated to be $10 million in the middle of 2016. Television has been the primary source of his wealth.
Kapil Sharma’s Wealth: $10 Million
Sharma was raised in Amritsar, Punjab, and is a graduate from the Hindu college in Amritsar.
As for his professional journey, he began his career as a stand-up comedian in “Hasde Hasande Raho” (2006) aired on MH One channel. In 2007, Sharma had his breakthrough victory in the immensely successful stand-up comedy show “The Great Indian Laughter Challenge”. From 2008 to 2013, he participated as a contestant in the television competition “Comedy Circus”, winning six seasons, which significantly boosted his net worth.
Furthermore, Sharma worked as a host for the shows “Chhote Miyan” (2008) and “Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6” (2013). From 2013 to 2016, he presented the sketch comedy and celebrity talk show “Comedy Nights With Kapil”, which became the highest rated television show in India. In 2013, Sharma won the Entertainer of the Year award as well as two Indian Television Academy Awards: for the Best Actor and for the Funniest Serial. In 2014, he won the Star Guild Award for the Best Comedy Show. Additionally, Kapil Sharma hosted the 60th Filmfare Awards in 2015, the 22nd Star Screen Awards, and 61st Filmfare Awards in 2016. Since early 2016, he has been presenting the stand-up comedy and talk show “The Kapil Sharma Show”, which he created himself.
Sharma also landed the lead role in the language romantic comedy film “Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon” (2015), winning the Sony Guild Film Award in the category of Promising Debut by a Male for his portrayal of Kumar Shiv Ram Kishan. His appearances in other films, including “Bhavnao ko Samjho” (2011) and “ABCD 2” (2015), have also contributed to elevating Kapil Sharma’s net worth.
Undoubtedly, all the mentioned engagements have significantly contributed to the total size of Kapil Sharma’s net worth.
Regarding the personal life of the television personality/comedian, he identifies as a bachelor and resides in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
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| Net Worth | $10 Million |
| Date Of Birth | April 2, 1981 |
| Place Of Birth | Amritsar, Punjab India |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Profession | Actor, Stand-up comedian, Television anchor, presenter, Film Producer |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Parents | Janak Rani, Jeetendra Kumar |
| Siblings | Ashok Kumar Sharma, Pooja Sharma |
| Nicknames | Bittu , Mr. Sharma , Sharmaji |
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| Awards | Indian Telly Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role, Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (2015), Indian Television Academy Awards for Best Actor – Comedy (2012,2013), CNN-IBN Indian of the Year-Entertainer of the Year (2013), BIG Star Entertainment Awards for Most Entertaining Comedy Show (2013), Star Guild Award… |
| Nominations | The Most Admired Indian Personality List(Economic Times, 2015), The most popular Indian television personality (Ormax Media, 2016), 27th on Celebrity-100 list (Forbes India, 2015) |
| Movies | “Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon” (2015), “Bhavnao ko Samjho” (2011), “ABCD 2” (2015), “It’s My Life” (2014) |
| TV Shows | “Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season show”, “Ustaadon Ka Ustaad show”, “The Great Indian Laughter Challenge” (2007), “Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season show”, “Comedy show Chhote Miyan”, “Ustaadon Ka Ustaad show”, “Hasde Hasande Raho”, “Comedy Circus”, The Kapil Sharma Show (2016-), Comedy Nights with Kapil (TV Serie… |
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Not to be confused with Comedian Kapil Sharma and Anil Sharma’s actor brother Kapil Sharma. |
| 2 | Son of Indian astronaut Rakesh Sharma. |
Assistant Director
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teen Patti | 2010 | first assistant director | |
| Ghajini | 2008 | first assistant director | |
| Mumbai Calling | 2008 | TV Series assistant director – 1 episode | |
| The Legend of Drona | 2008 | first assistant director | |
| The Darjeeling Limited | 2007 | first assistant director: India | |
| Outsourced | 2006 | first assistant director | |
| The Fall | 2006 | second assistant director: India | |
| The Curse of King Tut’s Tomb | 2006 | TV Movie first assistant director: second unit | |
| Being Cyrus | 2005 | first assistant director | |
| Still, the Children Are Here | 2004 | Documentary assistant director | |
| The King of Bollywood | 2004 | first assistant director | |
| Boom | 2003/I | second assistant director | |
| Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost | 2003 | first assistant director |
Camera Department
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bollywood Calling | 2003 | grip: USA | |
| The Exchange | 2002 | Short grip |
Director
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| I, Me aur Main | 2013 |
Cinematographer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Things You Don’t Know | 2000 | Short |
