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Happy Birthday Kapil Sharma! Kapil Sharma's journey as a comedian

Happy Birthday Kapil Sharma! Kapil Sharma's journey as a comedian

Indian comedian Kapil Sharma turns 41 on April 2. Kapil moved from Amritsar to Mumbai in hopes of becoming a singer, but life had different plans for him. Let us have a look down memory and relish in his journey from his first ever stand up comedy to where he is today

01 April,2023 11:04 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
How Raju Srivastava climbed ladder of success from television to big screen

How Raju Srivastava climbed ladder of success from television to big screen

He has been active in the entertainment industry since late 1980s, received recognition after participating in the first season of stand-up comedy show "The Great Indian Laughter Challenge" in 2005

14 August,2022 10:58 AM IST | Mumbai | ANI
Comedian Sudesh Lehri reveals the two eventful 'slaps' that changed his life

Comedian Sudesh Lehri reveals the two eventful 'slaps' that changed his life

In his early stages of work, Sudesh Lehri would perform at the orchestra to run his livelihood, however, in a tragic incident, the comedian was slapped by a man, which evoked the thriving passion within Sudesh to take up a career as a comedian

02 August,2022 03:05 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Biopic on comedian Kapil Sharma's life is in the works

Biopic on comedian Kapil Sharma's life is in the works

'Fukrey' fame Mrighdeep Singh Lamba has come on board to helm the upcoming project titled 'Funkaar'.

15 January,2022 09:50 AM IST | Mumbai | ANI
Vighnesh Pande: Hated showbiz earlier as there was no stability

Vighnesh Pande: Hated showbiz earlier as there was no stability

Despite his initial misgivings about the entertainment industry, comedian Vighnesh Pande thrilled to keep the art of ventriloquism alive with The Happy Hour

06 July,2021 08:28 AM IST | Mumbai | Letty Mariam Abraham
Mallika Dua to go on 'Midnight Misadventures' with celebrities

Mallika Dua to go on 'Midnight Misadventures' with celebrities

Mallika will be seen as Shalishka in the TLC show

18 August,2018 12:00 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Kapil Sharma: Came into comedy accidentally

Kapil Sharma: Came into comedy accidentally

Kapil Sharma, famed for his funny, spontaneous and witty jokes, says the transition from being a "serious theatre artist" to a comedian happened "accidentally".

23 September,2015 07:59 AM IST | IANS
How well do you know Shekhar Suman?

How well do you know Shekhar Suman?

The multi-talented funny man Shekhar Suman turns 52 today! Take our quiz about his various endeavours and stand a chance to win exclusive MiD DAY goodie bags

14 June,2012 12:55 PM IST | Almas Mirza
Working with Akshay Kumar a dream come true: Bharti Singh

Working with Akshay Kumar a dream come true: Bharti Singh

Her stint as a stand-up comedian in a reality show proved lucky for Bharti Singh as she is all set to share the screen space with superstar Akshay Kumar in his upcoming film 'Khiladi 786'

08 June,2012 01:38 PM IST | PTI
Sunil Pal: Stand-up comedians become better film actors

Sunil Pal: Stand-up comedians become better film actors

Comedian-turned-actor Sunil Pal says stand-up comedians turn out to be better actors in films as they know the pulse of the audience after having performed live shows

20 November,2014 08:02 AM IST | PTI

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