Kiku Sharda
Kiku Sharda (born Raghavendra Sharda; 14 February 1976) is an Indian comedian as well as film and television actor. He was born on 14 February 1976 in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.[1]
Kiku Sharda | |
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 Sharda at the trailer launch of 2016 The End | |
| Born | Raghavendra Sharda 14 February 1976 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 2000 – present |
| Spouse |
Priyanka Sharda (m. 2002) |
He played the character of Hobo in Hatim, Constable Mulayam Singh Gulgule in F.I.R., and Akbar in the comedy show Akbar Birbal. He had worked in Comedy Nights with Kapil, where he played various characters, notably of Palak.[2] He participated in Nach Baliye 6 in 2013 and Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 7 in 2014.
In 2016, Kiku Sharda was arrested for mimicking Dera Sacha Sauda head, Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh Insan on a television channel in which Kiku dressed as a baba was shown serving liquor and doing lewd dance with girls which insulted the sect chief.[3]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Mitti[4] | Qasma | |
| 2003 | Darna Mana Hai | Amar | |
| 2006 | Phir Hera Pheri | Kanji | |
| 2007 | Darling | Doctor | |
| Dhamaal | Constable | ||
| No Smoking | |||
| Go | |||
| 2008 | Race | Annirudh | |
| Roadside Romeo | Hero English (voice) | ||
| Dasvidaniya | |||
| Love Khichdi | Balwinder | ||
| 2010 | No Problem | ||
| 2014 | Happy New Year | Dance teacher[5] | |
| 2016 | Mahayoddha Rama | One of Ravan's heads (voice) | |
| 2017 | 2016 The End | Assi | |
| 2020 | Jawaani Jaaneman | Dr. Kriplani | |
| Angrezi Medium[6] | Gajju | ||
| 2022 | Thank God |
Television
| Year | Serial | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2004 | Hatim | Hobo | |
| 2004–2005 | Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa | Jay | |
| 2004 | Aaj Ke Shrimaan Shrimati[7] | Jyoti Prasad | |
| 2005–2007 | The Great Indian Comedy Show | Various characters | |
| 2006–2007 | Vicky & Vetaal | Fraudster | |
| 2006–2014 | F.I.R | Constable Mulayam Singh Gulgule | |
| 2007 | Agadam Bagdam Tigdam | Deepak Malhotra | |
| 2007 | Kasturi | Kiku | |
| 2008 | Bhaago KK Aaya | KK | |
| 2008 | Kya Aap Paanchvi Fail Champu Hain? | Faroj Khan | |
| 2009 | Bhootwala Serial[8] | Amarnath Bhandari | |
| 2009–2010 | Shree Adi Manav | Manav | |
| 2011 | Kahani Comedy Circus Ki | Guest contestant | |
| 2011 | Ring Wrong Ring | Genie[9] | |
| 2012–2013 | Comedy Circus Ke Ajoobe | Contestant | |
| 2013 | Nach Baliye 6[10] | Contestant | with wife Priyanka Sharda |
| 2013–2016 | Comedy Nights with Kapil | Various characters | |
| 2014–2016 | Har Mushkil Ka Hal Akbar Birbal | Akbar | |
| 2014 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 7 | Himself/Palak(Contestant) | |
| 2016– present | The Kapil Sharma Show | Various characters | |
| 2017–2018 | Partners Trouble Ho Gayi Double[11] | Manav A Desai | |
| 2018 | Family Time With Kapil Sharma | Bumper | |
| 2018 | Baby Come Naa[12] | Yoyo Bappi Singh | Web series |
| 2019 | Booo Sabki Phategi | Puchki | Web series |
| 2019 | Dr Pran Lele | Dr.Pran |
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Serial | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Comedy) | Akbar Birbal | Won |
| 2019 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actor in a Comic Role | The Kapil Sharma Show | Won |
Controversy
In January 2016, Sharda was arrested for mimicking Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh.[13]
References
- "Lesser known facts about Kiku 'Palak' Sharda". The Times of India. 13 February 2016. Retrieved 18 March 2020.
- "With Gutthi gone, Palak came into her own: Kiku Sharda - DNAIndia". 25 January 2014. Archived from the original on 25 March 2014. Retrieved 25 March 2014.
- "Kiku Sharda thanks industry for supporting him during arrest". The Economic Times. 23 January 2016. Archived from the original on 31 October 2016. Retrieved 18 March 2020.
- Cyril, Grace (3 August 2022). "'Ap celebrity nahi ho'. When Kiku Sharda was rejected from Nach Baliye, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa". India Today.
- "Introducing Shah Rukh Khan's dance teacher in 'Happy New Year'". 28 May 2014.
- "Kiku Sharda: 'Wish Angrezi Medium released a bit earlier or later'". Hindustan Times. 16 April 2020.
- "Kiku Sharda Recalls The Time When He And Dilip Joshi Were Replaced In A Show". News18. 3 August 2022.
- "Kiku Sharda at the launch of Sab TV's new serial 'Bhootwala Serial' at BJN, Mumbai - Photogallery". photogallery.indiatimes.com.
- "Gulgule to play a genie" – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
- "The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - The Tribune Lifestyle".
- "Kiku Sharda moves on to SAB TV as Kapil Sharma Show takes a break : The Tribune India".
- "Make way for Baby Come Naa : The Tribune India".
- "Comedian Kiku Sharda arrested for mimicking Gurmeet Singh, apologises". 13 January 2016.
External links
- Kiku Sharda at IMDb
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