Kapil Sharma

Kapil Sharma is an Indian stand-up comedian, anchor, singer and actor.[1] He was selected among top 100 celebrities in 2013 Forbes India magazines and he was ranked 96th in that list.[2] [3] Currently he is hosting the Indian comedy show "Comedy Nights with Kapil".[1]

Career
In 2008, Sharma hosted a comedy show Chhote Miyan[4] and Jhalak Dikhla Jaa season 6.[5] In 2009, he joined the comedy reality show Hans Baliye as a wild card entry.[6] He also won comedy series Comedy Circus Ke SuperStars, Comedy Circus Ka Jadoo, Jubilee Comedy Circus, Comedy Circus Ka Naya Daur and Kahani Comedy Circus Ki on Sony India.[7] At CNN-IBN Indian of the Year awards, Sharma was felicitated with Entertainer of the Year award for 2013 by Amol Palekar in recognition of his contribution to the show.[8] In 2014 Lok Sabha Election, he was declared the Brand Ambassador by Delhi election commission.[9]

Filmography

 * Shows
 * The Great Indian Laughter Challenge as Contestant
 * Comedy Circus as Contestant
 * Nach Baliye season 5 as Guest
 * Star Ya Rockstar
 * Comedy Nights with Kapil as Host
 * Films
 * 2014 Bank Chor

Awards

 * CNN-IBN Indian of the Year 2013 - Entertainment[10]