Kapil Sharma's lesser known facts

Comedy Nights with Kapil: Kapil Sharma's lesser known facts

He's the most loved comedian and TV host. His hit show, Comedy Nights with Kapil is one of the most watched, loved and high ranking shows on the idiot box. Almost every Bollywood celebrity wants to promote their film on Kapil's immensely popular show. From Shahrukh Khan to Kareena Kapoor, Rohit Shetty to Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh, stars make sure they appear on Comedy Nights with Kapil.And Kapil Sharma with his team of actors and fellow comedians is a hit amongst audiences worldwide. While he may entertain and make audiences laugh on screen, how well do you know your favourite comedian? On his Birthday today, read on to find out unknown facts about Kapil Sharma.

Long before he became a celebrity (in his own right), Kapil Sharma was a struggling theatre artist. The comedian began his acting career in Amritsar during his college days and apparently struggled for ten years to make a mark through this medium! Kapil participated in a comedy show on a Punjabi channel in 2005 before participating in The Great Indian Laughter Challenge in 2007 which he went on to win! And since then, there has been no stopping the lad! Kapil's show is similar to hit British comedy show The Kumars at No. 42. Due to his knack for humour, wit and sarcasm, Kapil has made the show such a hit that in the first quarter of 2014, Comedy Nights with Kapil enjoyed TVTs above 10,000.

The actor has impressed all the big wigs from the film world including YRF scion Aditya Chopra. Kapil has bagged a 3-film contract & talent management deal with Yash Raj Films and makes his debut with YRF's Y-Film's Bank Chor. But not many know that Kapil actually wanted to be a singer and packed his bags and came to Mumbai with the hope of singing. Kapil also participated in the singing reality show Star Ya Rockstar where he was a wild card entry. Unfortunately, he did not win the show but he found a fan following in the likes of legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar. Lata didi had even tweeted, "Kapil ne itne saare dialogues bolne ke baad itna accha gaya. Main usey bahut bahut badhai deti hoon." Infact, Sonu Nigam is said to have been impressed with his singing talent and music director duo of Salim-Sulaiman offered him a chance to sing for them. According to a news report in Indian Express, Kapil Sharma also wants to launch his music album soon and it will allegedly be a Sufi and Punjabi music album with Universal music label showing a keen interest in producing the album.

With his fan following and contribution to the entertainment industry, it is but natural for Kapil to be honoured for his work. Kapil along with Deepika Padukone won the CNN-IBN Indian of the Year 2013 for his contribution to the entertainment industry. In an interview to The Times of India he was quoted saying that to be awarded amongst prominent personalities was an honour in itself. He added, "I have always believed in working and entertaining the common man and that I think is the success mantra of my life". That apart, Kapil has also made it to the Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list where he ranks 93rd. This powerful list includes the likes of Shahrukh Khan, Sachin Tendulkar, Amitabh Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor, Katrina Kaif and Virat Kohli. According to the list, Kapil apparently makes 4.5 Crore a year as of 31st October 2013. In terms of money, he's ranked 87th and in terms of fame he's ranked 82nd. That's quite a feat for this lad who turns 33 today!