Indian comedian (born 1976)
Kiku Sharda
Sharda in 2024
Born Raghavendra Sharda
(1976-02-14 ) 14 February 1976 (age 48) Nationality Indian Occupations Years active 2000–present Spouse
Priyanka Sharda
(
m. 2002)
Children 2
Raghavendra Amarnath Sharda (born 14 February 1976), better known as Kiku Sharda , is an Indian comedian and actor who mainly works in Hindi television and Hindi films . He is best known for his role as Constable Mulayam Singh Gulgule in Sony SAB 's comedy series F.I.R. .
He is also known for working in Comedy Nights with Kapil which aired on Colors TV and The Kapil Sharma Show on Sony Entertainment Television , where he played various characters.
He played the character of Hobo in Hatim , He is best known for his role as Constable Mulayam Singh Gulgule in F.I.R. , and Akbar in the comedy show Akbar Birbal . He has worked in Comedy Nights with Kapil and The Kapil Sharma Show , playing various characters notably of Palak in the former.[ 1] He participated in Nach Baliye 6 in 2013 and Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 7 in 2014.
In January 2016, Sharda ran into controversy and was arrested for mimicking Dera Sacha Sauda head Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh 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.[ 2] [ 3]
Early and personal life
Raghavendra Amarnath Sharda was born on 14 February 1976 in a business family in Jodhpur , Rajasthan . One of four brothers born to businessman Amarnath Sharda.[ 4]
He has been married to Priyanka Sharda since 2002, with whom he has two sons.[ 5]
Filmography
Films
Key
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Television
Awards
References
^ "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 .
^ "Comedian Kiku Sharda arrested for mimicking Gurmeet Singh, apologises" . 13 January 2016. Archived from the original on 13 January 2016. Retrieved 13 January 2016 .
^ "Lesser known facts about Kiku 'Palak' Sharda" . The Times of India . 13 February 2016. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 18 March 2020 .
^ "Meet Priyanka Sharda, pretty wife of 'The Kapil Sharma Show' star Kiku Sharda" . www.dnaindia.com . Archived from the original on 6 September 2023. Retrieved 6 September 2023 .
^ Cyril, Grace (3 August 2022). " 'Ap celebrity nahi ho'. When Kiku Sharda was rejected from Nach Baliye, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa" . India Today . Archived from the original on 19 August 2022. Retrieved 19 August 2022 .
^ Hegde, Prithviraj (26 October 2007). "What was the director smoking?" . Rediff.com . Archived from the original on 10 April 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2024 . Kiku Sharda (the doctor), who also made a trip to the good Baba's abode.
^ Malani, Gaurav (24 October 2008). "Movie Review : Roadside Romeo" . The Economic Times . Retrieved 28 April 2024 .
^ "Introducing Shah Rukh Khan's dance teacher in 'Happy New Year' " . 28 May 2014. Archived from the original on 19 August 2022. Retrieved 19 August 2022 .
^ "Kiku Sharda: 'Wish Angrezi Medium released a bit earlier or later' " . Hindustan Times . 16 April 2020. Archived from the original on 19 August 2022. Retrieved 19 August 2022 .
^ Gahlot, Deepa. "Khichdi 2: Mission Paakthukistan Review: Total Majaa!" . Rediff . Archived from the original on 19 November 2023. Retrieved 20 November 2023 .
^ "कॉमेडियन Kiku Sharda को कैसे मिला था पहला शो हातिम? बोले- शुरू में थोड़ा झिझक रहा था" [How did comedian Kiku Sharda get her first show Hatim? Said- I was a little hesitant in the beginning]. ABP News (in Hindi). 3 December 2023. Archived from the original on 9 December 2023. Retrieved 30 March 2024 .
^ "Kiku Sharda Recalls The Time When He And Dilip Joshi Were Replaced In A Show" . News18 . 3 August 2022. Archived from the original on 9 August 2022. Retrieved 9 August 2022 .
^ "Kiku Sharda at the launch of Sab TV's new serial 'Bhootwala Serial' at BJN, Mumbai - Photogallery" . photogallery.indiatimes.com . Archived from the original on 24 February 2023. Retrieved 24 February 2023 .
^ "Gulgule to play a genie" . The Times of India . 2 May 2011. Archived from the original on 23 February 2023. Retrieved 23 February 2023 .
^ "The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - The Tribune Lifestyle" . Archived from the original on 24 February 2023. Retrieved 24 February 2023 .
^ Jha, Subhash K. (15 May 2014). "Palak Dikhhla Jaa!" . Rediff . Archived from the original on 3 June 2016. Retrieved 28 April 2024 .
^ "Kiku Sharda moves on to SAB TV as Kapil Sharma Show takes a break : The Tribune India" . Archived from the original on 24 February 2023. Retrieved 24 February 2023 .
^ "Make way for Baby Come Naa : The Tribune India" . Archived from the original on 24 February 2023. Retrieved 24 February 2023 .
^ "Kiku Sharda, Gaurav Gera team up for Dr Pran Lele" . India Today . 11 June 2019. Archived from the original on 15 October 2021. Retrieved 20 October 2023 .
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Seasons
1 (2005)
2 (2006)
3 (2007)
4 (2008)
5 (2012)
6 (2013)
7 (2015)
8 (2017)
Hosts
Judges
Celebrity contestants
Other contestants
Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4 Season 5 Season 6 Season 7 Season 8