Kapil Sharma Defies Depression at 36 When Industry Declared Him Finished

Actor and Comedian Kapil Sharma has opened up about the emotional and professional struggles that shaped his journey, including battling depression at the age of 36 and coping with the loss of his father. In a recent interview, Kapil reflected on how different phases of his life carried their own challenges and lessons. He said that after his father passed away in 2004, his life went “completely off track”. Though he later found success on television, he admitted that depression hit him hard years later, leading many to believe his career was over.

Kapil revealed that at one point, people began saying he was “finished”, as he struggled personally and professionally. However, he credited his resilience, marriage, and the return of his show for helping him rebuild his life. He shared that after overcoming that difficult phase, he went on to complete over 300 episodes again. According to him, each setback ultimately contributed to his growth. He described his journey as one of repeated falls and comebacks.

Speaking about his late father, Kapil said he misses him every day, especially during milestone moments. He recalled winning The Great Indian Laughter Challenge Season 3 and receiving a cheque of ₹10 lakh, a moment that moved him to tears. He said he wished his father had been alive to witness his success. Kapil also remembered standing outside his home when his television show first aired, hearing laughter from nearby houses and imagining how proud his father would have felt.

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Kapil moved to Mumbai from Amritsar with dreams of becoming a singer but rose to fame after winning The Great Indian Laughter Challenge in 2007. He later won Comedy Circus and launched Comedy Nights with Kapil in 2013, establishing himself as one of India’s most popular comedians. Over the years, he also ventured into films, debuting with Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon in 2015 and later appearing in movies such as Firangi, Zwigato, Crew, and Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2.

Currently, Kapil is hosting The Great Indian Kapil Show on Netflix, which features Navjot Singh Sidhu, Archana Puran Singh, Kiku Sharda, Sunil Grover and Krushna Abhishek. The show has completed four seasons and has already been renewed for a fifth. Reflecting on his journey, Kapil emphasised that life’s struggles have strengthened him. He said while the past cannot be changed, it continues to shape who he is today.

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