Kapil Sharma’s Rise: From Rs 500 Salary to Rs 300 Crore Fortune

Mumbai, Dec 13 : Kapil Sharma, one of India’s most celebrated entertainers, is currently in the spotlight for two major reasons  the release of Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 on December 12, and Priyanka Chopra’s special appearance on The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 4 in Mumbai. While opinions on the film are mixed, the episode featuring Priyanka Chopra has already created a buzz, with fans sharing behind the scenes glimpses of her dancing with Navjot Singh and posing alongside Kapil Sharma, Archana Puran Singh, and Sunil Grover.

Beyond his fame as a comedian and actor, Kapil Sharma has built a formidable empire, amassing a net worth of around Rs 300 crore, according to Hindustan Times.

Humble Beginnings:
Born in Punjab, Kapil faced tragedy early in life when he lost his father to cancer in 1997. This left him as the family’s primary breadwinner. He took up low-paying jobs, including a PCO job earning Rs 500 per month and a textile mill job for Rs 900. Reflecting on this period, Kapil shared, “I started working at a PCO after Class X to make some pocket money. I miss my father now, but at the time, I would scold him and say, ‘Daddy, you don’t take care of yourself, and that’s why you got cancer.’”

His breakthrough came when he auditioned for The Great Indian Laughter Challenge. Although initially rejected, he became a contestant, won the third season in 2007, and used his Rs 10 lakh prize money to fund his sister’s wedding. He then participated in Comedy Circus, winning six seasons, and hosted shows like Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 6 and prestigious events such as the 2017 Filmfare Awards.

Comedy Nights With Kapil and Beyond:
Kapil’s fame skyrocketed in 2013 with Comedy Nights With Kapil on Colors TV. Over the years, celebrities have confirmed that he earns lakhs to crores per episode. With the Netflix relaunch as The Great Indian Kapil Show, Kapil reportedly earns Rs 5 crore per episode. Across three seasons and roughly 40 episodes, this alone accounts for an estimated Rs 200 crore.

Assets and Lifestyle:
Kapil Sharma resides in Mumbai and owns multi-crore properties in India and abroad, including a luxurious Mumbai home valued at Rs 15 crore and a farmhouse in Patiala. He also launched Kap’s Cafe with his wife Ginni Chatrath in July 2025 in Surrey, Canada.

His impressive car collection includes a vanity van worth Rs 5.5 crore, a Mercedes-Benz S350 priced at Rs 1.19 crore, and a Volvo XC90 valued at around Rs 1 crore, highlighting the lavish lifestyle of India’s comedy king.

Kapil Sharma’s journey from earning Rs 500 a month to building a Rs 300 crore entertainment and business empire is a testament to his talent, perseverance, and entrepreneurial spirit.