Actor
Kapil Sharma
Based In
Mumbai, India.
Origin
Amritsar, Punjab, India
Years Active
2006 – Present
Kapil Sharma Biography
Kapil Sharma – Full Information
- Full Name: Kapil Punj
- Popular Name: Kapil Sharma
- Date of Birth: 2 April 1981
- Age: 44 years
- Birthplace: Amritsar, Punjab, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Profession: Comedian, Television Host, Actor, Singer, Producer
- Active Years: 2006 – Present
- Industry: Indian Television and Hindi Cinema
Family Background
Father: Late Jeetendra Kumar Punj
- Served as a Head Constable in the Punjab Police
- Passed away in 2004 due to cancer
Mother: Janak Rani
- Homemaker
- Played a key role in supporting Kapil during his early struggles
Siblings:
- Brother: One elder brother (name not publicly highlighted)
- Sister: One sister (name not widely disclosed)
Wife: Ginni Chatrath
- Married in December 2018
- Known for her supportive role in Kapil’s personal and professional life
Children:
- Daughter: Anayra Sharma
- Son: Trishaan Sharma
Kapil Sharma – Education
Schooling:
- Studied at Shri Ram Ashram Senior Secondary School, Amritsar
College:
- Apeejay College of Fine Arts, Jalandhar
Qualification:
- Bachelor’s degree (Arts-related field)
Additional Training:
- Trained in theatre and stage performance during college years
- Learned music and singing, which later supported his entertainment career
Career Highlight
| Year | Movie Name |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon |
| 2017 | Firangi |
| 2018 | Son of Manjeet Singh |
| 2022 | Zwigato |
Recent Activity
- 2025: The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 4 premiered on Netflix on December 20 with Priyanka Chopra Jonas as the first guest and the reunion of Sunil Grover, Krushna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda, and Archana Puran Singh
- 2025: Returned to films with Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2, released in theatres on December 12
- 2026: Upcoming film Dadi Ki Shaadi starring alongside Neetu Kapoor, scheduled for Mother’s Day release
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Award Name | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actor – Comedy | Indian Television Academy Awards | Kahani Comedy Circus Ki | Won |
| 2013 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Funniest Serial – Comedy | Indian Television Academy Awards | Comedy Nights with Kapil | Won |
| 2013 | CNN-IBN Indian of the Year | Entertainer of the Year | CNN-IBN Indian of the Year | Kapil Sharma | Won |
| 2013 | BIG Star Entertainment Awards | Most Entertaining Comedy Show | BIG Star Entertainment Awards | Comedy Nights with Kapil | Won |
| 2014 | Star Guild Awards | Best Comedy Show | Star Guild Awards | Comedy Nights with Kapil | Won |
| 2015 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actor – Comedy | Indian Television Academy Awards | Comedy Nights with Kapil | Won |
| 2019 | Gold Awards | Best Comedy Show | Gold Awards | The Kapil Sharma Show | Won |
About Kapil Sharma
Kapil Sharma is an Indian comedian, television host, actor, and producer, best known for hosting popular comedy shows on Indian television.
He was born on 2 April 1981 in Amritsar, Punjab, India.
The Kapil Sharma Show is his most popular and long-running television comedy show.
Yes, he is married to Ginni Chatrath, and the couple has two children.
Yes, he has won several major television awards, including Indian Television Academy Awards and CNN-IBN Indian of the Year.