Personal Information

Full Name: Kapil Sharma

Nickname: Kapil

Country/State: India

Date of Birth: 1981-04-02

Languages Known: Hindi, Punjabi, English

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Food Habit: Vegetarian

Religion: Hinduism

Hobbies: Acting, singing, traveling, spending time with family

Education

School: Shri Ram Ashram Senior Secondary School, Amritsar

College: Hindu College, Amritsar; Apeejay College of Fine Arts, Jalandhar

Degrees Obtained: Bachelor of Arts (BA); Diploma in Computer Applications

Physical Stats

Height: 175 cm

Weight: 80 kg

Family Information

Parents: Father: Jeetendra Kumar Punj (former Punjab Police head constable; deceased) Mother: Janak Rani (homemaker)

Siblings: Brother: Ashok Kumar Sharma (police constable) Sister: Pooja Sharma

Marital Status: married

Wife: Ginni Chatrath (married December 12, 2018)

Children: 2

Career

Current Position: Stand-up comedian, actor, television host, producer, singer

Skills:

Net Worth: Approximately ₹280-336 crore (estimates vary; ~$35-45 million USD)

Awards & Achievements: Multiple Indian Television Academy Awards (Best Actor Comedy, Best Comedy Show) CNN-IBN Indian of the Year – Entertainer of the Year (2013) NDTV Indian of the Year – Global Entertainer of the Year (2024) Other honors: Indian Telly Awards, Gold Awards, featured in Forbes India Celebrity lists

Biography Details

Kapil Sharma, born Kapil Punj on April 2, 1981, in Amritsar, Punjab, is one of India's most celebrated stand-up comedians, actors, and television hosts. He rose to fame winning The Great Indian Laughter Challenge (2007) and dominated comedy shows like Comedy Circus. His breakthrough came with Comedy Nights with Kapil (2013–2016), followed by The Kapil Sharma Show (2016–present) on Sony TV, and The Great Indian Kapil Show on Netflix.

He debuted in films with Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon (2015) and has starred in sequels and other projects. Married to Ginni Chatrath since 2018, they have two children. Kapil's relatable humor, mimicry, and family-oriented comedy have earned him millions of fans, numerous awards, and a massive global following.

• Kapil rang in the New Year by opening Kap's Cafe in Dubai, inspired by his Netflix show.
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• His comedy sequel Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 re-released in January 2026 after initial theatrical challenges.
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• The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 4 continues streaming on Netflix, with episodes featuring stars like Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday.
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• Upcoming film Dadi Ki Shaadi (with Neetu Kapoor) is set for release around Mother's Day 2026.

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