19 May,2019 08:13 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online desk
Kapil Sharma
Kapil Sharma has been acknowledged as the most viewed stand-up comedian in India and abroad by the World book of Records London. The official Twitter page of Sony TV announced the news. "It's a proud moment for all of us. We congratulate the king of comedy, Kapil, for being recognised as one of the most viewed stand-up comedians in India and abroad and for promoting animal rights by World Book Of Records," read the post.
Kapil Sharma started his career as a stand-up comedian and performed on several comedy shows. However, he rose to fame after his show Comedy Nights With Kapil. Not just comedy, Kapil tried his hand at acting with Bollywood films like "Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon" and "Firangi".
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The 38-year-old is currently hosting "The Kapil Sharma Show" on television.
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On Kapil's achievement, social media users including his friend and colleague Kiku Sharda took to social media to congratulate him. Kiku, also a comedian, said he is "proud" of Kapil.
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