Kapil Sharma wins ‘Global Entertainer of the Year’ award, recalls humble beginnings 20 years ago

Kapil Sharma, the renowned stand-up comedian, television host, and actor, was honoured with the Global Entertainer of the Year Award at NDTV’s Indian of the Year Awards 2024 here on Friday.

Reflecting on his remarkable journey, Kapil shared a humorous yet heartfelt memory.

He recalled, “Aaj se 20 saal pehlay main ishi hotel main kisi singer ke sath aaya tha perform karne as a chorus singer…background singer. Aaj 20 saal baad, mujhe usi hotel main award mil raha hai. I am really really thankful to God. (20 years ago, I came to this hotel to perform as a chorus singer with another artiste. And today, 20 years later, I am receiving an award in the same hotel. I am really, really thankful to God). We were the background singers. And, today, I am receiving an award here. I feel great.”

Kapil then spoke about his eventful journey in the entertainment industry, saying, “When I started this show, they were not giving me more than 24 episodes. The show was made for a period of three months. And, today, it’s been 12 years. My journey has been eventful. I started with theatre. I have spent a lot of years in Delhi and then I landed in Mumbai. I thank God for showing me the path. After I got selected for a reality show, things changed. It was my first time on a flight. I felt great.” —IANS