Abhishek Sharma (born 30 May 1983), popularly known by his stage name Krushna Abhishek, is an Indian actor, comedian, television presenter and producer. He became successful as a comedian after participating in several Comedy Circus seasons.[4] He also participated in numerous dance reality shows, including Nach Baliye 3 (2007) and Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4 (2010).[5] His dance moves are greatly inspired by his maternal uncle, the well-known Bollywood actor Govinda. He is also a part of The Kapil Sharma Show since 2018.[6]
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Born | Abhishek Sharma (1983-05-30) 30 May 1983 (age 39)[1] |
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Years active | 1996—present |
Spouse | Kashmera Shah (m. 2013) |
Children | 2[3] |
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Medium | Stand-up, television, film |
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Abhishek Sharma was born to Atmaprakash Sharma from Himachal Pradesh and Punjabi[7] mother in Mumbai on 30 May 1983.[8]
He made his Hindi film debut with Yeh Kaisi Mohabbat Hai (2002), and has acted in films like Hum Tum Aur Mother in 2005, Jahan Jaaeyega Hamen Paaeyega (2007), and Aur Pappu Pass Ho Gaya in the same year. Later he shifted to Bhojpuri films. He played the lead in the TV series, Sautela (Doordarshan) in 2007.[9][10]
He participated in various seasons of stand-up comedy show, Comedy Circus, including, Comedy Circus 2 (2008), Comedy Circus 3 (2009), where he was a wild card entry in Comedy Circus 3 (2009) with Sudesh Lehri.
He participated in the celebrity couple dance-reality shows, starting with Nach Baliye (Season 3) (2007),[11][12] and Kabhi Kabhii Pyaar Kabhi Kabhii Yaar (2008) along with Kashmera Shah and eventually won the latter. He also appeared in a similar show, Jalwa Four 2 Ka 1 (2008). In 2010, he participated in the dance reality show, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (Season 4) with choreographer Robin Merchant.[13] Previously he had also appeared as a judge in the reality dance show on DD National, Krazzy Kiya Re, along with Sudha Chandran.
As a celebrity couple, he and Kashmera Shah took part in the reality show Love Lock Up on UTV Bindass in February 2011,[14] in which actress Priyanka Chopra played the role of peace maker.[15][16] In 2018, he joined the second season of The Kapil Sharma Show along with Sudesh Lehri,[6] whom he collaborated with in Comedy Circus as well, after the first season closed down due to Kapil Sharma's poor health and mid-air altercations with supporting actors.[17][18]
In 2020, he starred in his new show Funhit Mein Jaari with Bharti Singh and others.[19]
Year | Show | Role(s) |
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1996 | Just Mohabbat | Vishal |
2007 | Nach Baliye 3 | Contestant |
2007 | Sautela[9] | Yogank |
2008 | Kabhi Kabhii Pyaar Kabhi Kabhii Yaar | Contestant |
2008–2014 | Comedy Circus | Various Characters |
2008 | Jalwa Four 2 Ka 1 | Contestant |
Krazzy Kiya Re | Judge | |
2010 | Comedy Ka Daily Soap | Host |
Jhalak Dikhla Jaa 4 | Contestant | |
2011 | Love Lock Up | Guest |
2013 | Nadaniyaan | Narrator |
2014 | Boogie Woogie Kids Championship | Guest |
Gangs of Haseepur | Contestant | |
Mad in India | Host | |
MAX Fully Deewana Contest | Various Characters | |
Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega | Host | |
Badi Door Se Aaye Hain | Jugnu (Guest) | |
2014–15 | Comedy Classes | Various Characters |
2015 | Killerr Karaoke Atka Toh Latkah | Host |
Zee Rishtey Awards | Host | |
SANSUI Colors Stardust Awards | Host | |
2015–2017 | Comedy Nights Bachao | Various Characters |
2016 | Comedy Nights Live | Pappu Singh |
Bigg Boss 10 | Guest | |
2016 | OMG! Yeh Mera India | Host |
2017 | India Banega Manch | Host |
2017 | Bittu Bak Bak | Teacher |
2017–2018 | The Drama Company | Various Characters |
2018–2021 | The Kapil Sharma Show 2 | Sapna Lal Nalasoparia |
2019 | Bigg Boss 13 | Guest |
2020–2021 | Funhit Mein Jaari | Various Characters |
2020 | Bigg Boss 14 | Guest |
2021–2022 | The Kapil Sharma Show 3 | Sapna Lal Nalasoparia |
2022—present | Big Boss 16 | Big Buzz host[20] |
Year | Title | Role | Language |
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2002 | Enge Enadhu Kavithai | Krishna | Tamil |
Yeh Kaisi Mohabbat | Hindi | ||
Tohar Pyar Chahi | Bhojpuri | ||
Poojiha Charan Maai Baap Ke | Bhojpuri | ||
Sathi Sanghatee | Bhojpuri | ||
Devar Ji | Bhojpuri | ||
Kahan Jaiba Najaria Churai Ke | Bhojpuri | ||
Kahe Bansuriya Bajaye | Bhojpuri | ||
2007 | Hamaar Izzat | Bhojpuri | |
London Wali Se Neha Lagai Bo | Bhojpuri | ||
Mumbai Che Pahune | Marathi | ||
Jahan Jaaeyega Hamen Paaeyega | Tony | Hindi | |
Aur Pappu Paas Ho Gaya | Pappu / Prince of Trikamgarh | Hindi | |
Sajnwa Anadi Sajania Khiladi | Bhojpuri | ||
Pyaar Ke Rang Hazaar | Rahul | Hindi | |
Ayi Ayi Yaa Karoon Main Kya | Hindi | ||
2008 | Naag Naagin | Vaibhav | Bhojpuri |
De Da Piritiya Udhaar | Bhojpuri | ||
Seeta | Chhattisgarhi | ||
Gawanwa Le Ja Raja Ji | Bhojpuri | ||
Rang Barse Ganga Kinaar | Bhojpuri | ||
8 PM: A Murder Mystery | Inspector Raja | Hindi | |
2009 | Hamar Rajau Daroga No. 1 | Bhojpuri | |
2012 | Bol Bachchan | Ravi Shastri | Hindi |
2014 | Entertainment | Jugnu | Hindi |
2015 | 2 Chehare | Hindi | |
2016 | Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3 | Mickey | Hindi |
2018 | Teri Bhabhi Hai Pagle | Raaj Chopra | Hindi |
2019 | Sharmaji Ki Lag Gai | Murli | Hindi |
Time Nahi Hai | Magan | Hindi | |
Marne Bhi Do Yaaron | Samay / Time | Hindi | |
2020 | O Pushpa I Hate Tears | Shyam | Hindi |
2022 | Love You Loktantra | Hindi |
Indian Telly Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role | |
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