From earning Rs 700 per performance to a net worth of approximately Rs 40 crore: Kiku Sharda’s inspiring journey

Kiku Sharda is currently winning hearts with the new show Rise and Fall. After making headlines with The Great Indian Kapil Show, the comedian is now in the limelight again for his OTT project. While Kiku comes from a business family, he chose to have his fair share of struggles and build a name for himself. From working for Rs 700 per performance to now having an approximate net worth of Rs 40 crore, Kiku has inspired many. Here’s a look at his journey:-

Kiku’s hard work and dedication eventually opened doors in the television industry. He featured in hit comedy shows like F.I.R., after which he became a household name. The real turning point for Kiku was Comedy Nights with Kapil, and later The Kapil Sharma Show. His comic timing and quirky characters, especially “Palak,” won him fans across the country. He also won hearts with The Great Indian Kapil Show.

In a podcast with Mr. Faisu, Kiku recalled the most heartbreaking moment from his life. He spoke about times when his mother was unwell, yet he was still expected to perform comedy on stage, regardless of his personal feelings. “My parents are no more. However, when my mom was alive, there were times when she was unwell and I was expected to perform a comedy act. From within, I was extremely sad but had to do it for work.” He added that during such performances, he would call his mother during breaks to check on her.

Kiku’s hard work and dedication eventually opened doors in the television industry. He featured in hit comedy shows like F.I.R., after which he became a household name. The real turning point for Kiku was Comedy Nights with Kapil, and later The Kapil Sharma Show. His comic timing and quirky characters, especially “Palak,” won him fans across the country. He also won hearts with The Great Indian Kapil Show.

While talking about getting trolled for his body weight, he shared, “There was a girl who was overweight and wasn’t confident about her body. However, she gained confidence after seeing my performances and thanked me for the same.”

With time, Kiku also featured in Bollywood movies. He starred in several films, including Shah Rukh Khan’s Happy New Year, which grossed nearly Rs 397 crore worldwide. His other popular Bollywood works include Phir Hera Pheri, Dhamaal, Race, Jawaani Jaaneman, Angrezi Medium, and Thank God. Kiku has been nothing short of an inspiration to his fans.

Kiku Sharda is one of the most loved Indian comedians. After entertaining fans with The Great Indian Kapil Show, he is currently winning hearts on the new reality show Rise and Fall. As reported by Siasat, his net worth is estimated between Rs 33 crore and Rs 40 crore. According to reports, he charged around Rs 7 lakh per episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show.