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Kapil Sharma, born on April 2, 1981 in Amritsar, Amritsar district, India, is a comedian, singer and film producer. As of 2026, Kapil Sharma is 45 years old. Recorded honors include CNN-News18 Indian of the Year (2013).
My Take
Kapil Sharma fascinates me as a self-made king of Indian comedy. Rising from ordinary roots in Amritsar to fronting shows that carry his own name, he embodies the underdog who conquered an entire nation through laughter. I'm drawn to his refusal to stay in one lane, comedian, singer, actor, producer, an ambition that mirrors the maximalist energy of Indian entertainment itself. Being named CNN-News18 Indian of the Year in 2013 confirms that his impact went beyond punchlines. To me, the ability to make a country laugh across language and class is a rare and deeply underrated kind of cultural power.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kapil Sharma
- Name (Japanese)
- カピル・シャルマ
- Reading
- かぴる・しゃるま
- Born
- April 2, 1981 (age 45)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Rooster
- Origin
- Amritsar, Amritsar district, India
- Occupation
- comedian / singer / actor / film producer / film actor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2013 CNN-News18 Indian of the Year
3. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/kapilsharma/
- Xhttps://x.com/KapilSharmaK9
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kapil%20Sharma
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6366618
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Kapil Sharma born?
Born April 2, 1981 (age 45).
Where is Kapil Sharma from?
Kapil Sharma is from Amritsar, Amritsar district, India.
What does Kapil Sharma do?
Kapil Sharma works as comedian, singer, actor, film producer, film actor.
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