Did You Know? 8 Fascinating Facts About Kapil Sharma

Kapil Sharma's real surname is Punj, but he changed it to Sharma for a better fit.

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His father, Jeetendra Kumar Punj, was a Head Constable in Punjab Police and passed away in 2004.

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Kapil was initially rejected in The Great Indian Laughter Challenge audition in Amritsar but won after auditioning in Delhi.

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He used his Rs 10 lakh prize money from The Great Indian Laughter Challenge for his sister's wedding.

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Kapil's first passion is singing. He won Comedy Circus six times on Sony TV.

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Kapil has hosted shows like Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa and Chhote Miyan.

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He launched Comedy Nights with Kapil in 2013 under K9 Productions.

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He made his Bollywood debut in Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon (2015) directed by Abbas Mustan.

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The Kapil Sharma Show started in 2016 and continues to charm audiences on Sony TV.

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