Comedy is a genre that everybody loves and relates to. But as Indian we are still skeptical if it counts as a career. We tend to get attracted to people that make us laugh but still we think a million times before opting for a course to be a comic writer or who dares to be a stand up comic. Comedians are extremely talented and they constantly make us LOL with their wit and humour. And no, it’s NOT a cakewalk to make people laugh!
Stand up comedy isn’t all glitz and glamour and if you really want to make your mark, you really have to work your a** off.Now that you are evaluating your comic skills and are planning to think about making a career in this field, we’ve got all the deets for you to get you going. Let’s have a look at the Indian comedians who are making a fortune by making people laugh.
Come Saturday and Sunday and you can find the Kapil Sharma show turned on in many Indian households. The success of the show is mainly due to the variety in its characters, celebrities who are invited and the host himself! Kapil Sharma is one of the most renowned stand-up comedians in India and was ranked at 11th position by Forbes India and 3rd position by The Economic Times when it comes to the most admired Indian personalities. His shows have done phenomenally well and he still steals the hearts of millions with his wit and humor. He has also acted and gained recognition in movies like Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon and Firangi. Kapil Sharma earns around 80 lakh per episode from The Kapil Sharma Show and holds a noticeable net worth of $29 million as a comedian, actor, producer and anchor. He is among one of the top comedians in the world.
How can one forget the famous nephew of the famous Bollywood actor Govinda? With a similar style, accent and body language, Krushna (Abhishek Sharma) have never let his audience down whenever he comes on screen. Although he gained recognition through movies like Entertainment and Bol Bachchan, and TV shows like The Kapil Sharma Show (season 2), Comedy Nights Bachao the Comedy Bazaar, he has been in the industry for a very long time and has been into movies, dance and television shows and has a net worth of $3 million currently.
She has become a household name ever since she started to appear in shows like Comedy Nights Bachao, Comedy Circus and several other shows in which she was either a participant (Nach Bhaliye, Katron Ke Khiladi) or an active and hilarious anchor. Bharti’s favourite child character named Lalli throughout her stint as a stand-up comedian is unforgettable. This has won her several accolades and is even remembered now. With a net worth of $1 million through her acting, dancing and comic shows. Bharti is known among the top comedians in the world.
Dr. Mashoor Gulati from The Kapil Sharma Show is one such doctor who could cure your illness in a jiffy! Sunil Grover rose to fame with his characters Guthii and Mashoor Gulati in the same Kapil Sharma series and is well known for his acting skills. One would indeed roll on the floor laughing at his jokes. And that is what such talented comedians are for! Sunil has also acted in movies like Ghajini, Ghabbar is back and Bharat. He earned Rs. 10 Lakh per episode when he was working with Kapil and has a net worth of $2.3 million.
You just can’t forget the character Palak in the famous Kapil Sharma Show. Kiku Sharda rose to fame through his role as Palak has definitely made everyone out there laugh out loud with his innocence. No matter how stressed you are, Palak’s act is sure to change your mood and is by far the best stress buster. Kiku has also worked on other projects like Akbar Birbal, Happy New Year and has also participated in the dance show – Nach Bhaliye with his wife Priyanka Sharda. From acting, comedy to dancing, Kiku allegedly has a net worth of $10 million.
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