Kapil Sharma: Comedian Reveals Battling Depression at 36, Misses His Father

Comedian and actor Kapil Sharma's journey has never been as smooth as it appears. Initial success, the death of his father, career ups and downs, and depression—Kapil has overcome all these challenges to rebuild himself. In a recent interview, he openly revealed that at the age of 36, he struggled with severe depression, and people began to say that his career was over.

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Battle with depression at the age of 36 (Kapil Sharma depression)

Speaking to ETimes, Kapil Sharma (Kapil Sharma mental health) said, "Every phase had its own beauty. Childhood was different. Life was different when my father was around. After his death in 2004, everything went off track. Then I got a chance on TV, and my life settled down. But at 36, depression broke me down badly. People started saying, 'It's over.'" He further explained that marriage and the show's return gave him the courage to recover. "Then I got married, the show came back, and I did over 300 episodes," he said.

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The memory of her father still makes her emotional (Kapil Sharma's life journey)

Kapil shared an emotional moment remembering his late father (Kapil Sharma father death). He said that when he won The Great Indian Laughter Challenge and received a cheque of Rs 10 lakh, he cried. "I was thinking, 'I wish Papa was here today,'" he said. He shared another memory: "When my show started, I was standing outside my house at 9 pm. The TV was on in every house in the society and I could hear people laughing. I thought, 'How happy Papa would have been if he were here.' I miss him every day, but some moments are especially painful."

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Journey from Amritsar to Mumbai (Kapil Sharma career struggles)

Kapil came to Mumbai from Amritsar with the dream of becoming a singer. But his life changed after winning The Great Indian Laughter Challenge in 2007. He then won "Comedy Circus" and, in 2013, launched his own show, Comedy Nights with Kapil, which made him one of the most popular comedians in the country. He has also appeared in films such as "Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon," "Firangi," "Zwigato," and "Crew." He recently appeared in "Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2."

The journey continues on Netflix

Kapil is currently busy with The Great Indian Kapil Show, which is streaming on Netflix. The show has completed four seasons, and a fifth season has been announced.

FAQs

Question 1: What did Kapil Sharma say about depression?

Kapil Sharma revealed that he suffered from severe depression at the age of 36. At that time, people began saying that his career was over.

Question 2: What was the biggest setback in Kapil Sharma's life?

He said that his life completely derailed after his father's death in 2004. That period was extremely difficult for him.

Question 3: When did Kapil miss his father the most?

When he won "The Great Indian Laughter Challenge" and received a cheque for 10 lakh rupees, he became emotional. He wished his father had been there.

Question 4: How did Kapil Sharma start his career?

Kapil came to Mumbai from Amritsar with the dream of becoming a singer, but after winning 'The Great Indian Laughter Challenge' in 2007, he became famous in the world of comedy.

Question 5: Which was Kapil Sharma's most popular show?

'Comedy Nights with Kapil' and later 'The Great Indian Kapil Show' made him the most popular comedian in the country.

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