Kapil Sharma Height, Age, Girlfriend, Wife, Children, Family, Biography & More

Some Lesser Known Facts About Kapil Sharma

• Kapil Sharma does not smoke.

• Is Kapil Sharma a drinker? Yes.

• Kapil, hailing from a lower middle-class family without any connections in the entertainment industry, faced numerous challenges in securing meaningful roles.

• While attending Apeejay College of Fine Arts in Jalandhar, he would direct plays to earn some extra money. Additionally, he was awarded a scholarship and achieved national-level recognition in the field of theatre.

• In the early days of his career, he received only minimum wages and even performed as a comedian without any compensation. Additionally, he took on jobs at a PCO, a cloth mill, and even engaged in soft-drink crate picking, all in efforts to earn money.

• In 2004, his father passed away from Cancer. Lacking the funds to enroll in an acting course, he relied solely on his exceptional talent. However, his remarkable abilities caught the attention of various institutions, who generously sponsored his acting course fee.

• Kapil attributes his sense of humor to his mother, who has been his greatest source of inspiration in that aspect.

• In his early twenties, he embarked on his acting journey as a theater artist.

• His original love was singing, which ultimately brought him to the glamorous world of the entertainment industry.

• After being initially rejected in the audition round of ‘The Great Indian Laughter Challenge 3’, he was given a surprising call to come back. Eventually, his talent led him to emerge as the winner of the competition.

• He used the 10 lakh (INR) prize money he won to fund his sister’s wedding, making it the most extravagant wedding in their family.

• He is among the rare comedians in India who have been recognized by Forbes magazine for their influence and wealth.

• Yash Raj Films, the legendary production house, had initially propelled his entry into the film industry. However, the project unexpectedly came to a halt.

• Preeti Simoes, who is currently the creative director of “The Kapil Sharma Show,” was met by him on the sets of “Comedy Circus,” where they were rumored to be dating.

• A news article was once published by him, revealing that his former girlfriend, who had previously worked with him in a theater, had gotten married to a Gujarati store owner residing in London. Interestingly enough, he had coincidentally encountered her in London just a few months prior.

• He is a left-hander.

• In April 2018, a complaint was lodged by him against Spotboye editor Vicky Lalvani and Neeti and Preeti Simoes for damaging his reputation. In response, Lalwani released an audio recording claiming to be his phone conversation with Kapil Sharma.

• Kapil Sharma joyfully announced the birth of his baby girl on Twitter in December 2019. Expressing gratitude, he requested blessings from his fans and sent love to all. Wishing for blessings for everyone, he concluded with “Jai Mata Di.”

• According to a conversation between veteran actor Mukesh Khanna and action director Tinu Verma in July 2022, Tinu admitted to physically confronting Kapil Sharma and removing him from the set of the Bollywood film Gadar. It is said that Kapil had a small role in the film, but his scene was ultimately cut from the final version. Tinu explained that he took this action because during a particular scene, when he instructed the crowd to run towards the train, Kapil ran in the opposite direction, causing the need for a reshoot. This behavior angered Tinu. [7]DNA

• During a conversation with the judges of Indian Idol on his comedy show, Kapil Sharma disclosed in October 2022 that he had been turned down for the singing reality show in the past. He shared that he had auditioned for Indian Idol in Amritsar during a previous season but was unsuccessful. Nonetheless, he found another chance to exhibit his abilities in the local adaptation of Indian Idol called ‘Awaz Punjab Di’ and was fortunate enough to be chosen this time.

• During a March 2023 episode of the television program Seedhi Baat on Aaj Tak, he candidly discussed the darkest period of his life when he contemplated suicide. He revealed that at a certain point in his life, he felt extremely lonely, lacking support and guidance to navigate through life’s difficulties. It became evident that some people only connected with him for their personal gain, especially in the field of art. [9] India Today

• Kapil Sharma revealed a humiliating incident on the popular Indian talk show Aap Ki Adalat, which aired on 11 March 2023. He shared how consuming alcohol had become a necessity for him to leave the house at one point. When Amitabh Bachchan agreed to come in the morning for the voice-over of Kapil’s film, he found himself unable to go out and ended up drinking. Kapil admitted on the show that this experience was embarrassing, leading him to write an apology letter to Mr. Bachchan. To his surprise, Mr. Bachchan responded with a motivational message, saying, “Challenges are another identity of life. Therefore, please rise up again.” (Source: The Indian Express)