Raghavendra Amarnath Sharda (born 14 February 1976), better known as Kiku Sharda, is an Indian comedian and actor who mainly works in Hindi television and Hindi films. He is best known for his role as Constable Mulayam Singh Gulgule in Sony SAB's comedy series F.I.R.. He is also known for working in Comedy Nights with Kapil which aired on Colors TV and The Kapil Sharma Show on Sony Entertainment Television, where he played various characters.

Kiku Sharda
Sharda in 2024
Born
Raghavendra Sharda

(1976-02-14) 14 February 1976 (age 48)
NationalityIndian
Occupations
Years active2000–present
Spouse
Priyanka Sharda
(m. 2002)
Children2

He played the character of Hobo in Hatim, He is best known for his role as Constable Mulayam Singh Gulgule in F.I.R., and Akbar in the comedy show Akbar Birbal. He has worked in Comedy Nights with Kapil and The Kapil Sharma Show, playing various characters notably of Palak in the former.[1] He participated in Nach Baliye 6 in 2013 and Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 7 in 2014.

In January 2016, Sharda ran into controversy and was arrested for mimicking Dera Sacha Sauda head Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh on a television channel in which Kiku dressed as a baba was shown serving liquor and doing lewd dance with girls which insulted the sect chief.[2][3]

Early and personal life

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Raghavendra Amarnath Sharda was born on 14 February 1976 in a business family in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. One of four brothers born to businessman Amarnath Sharda.[4]

He has been married to Priyanka Sharda since 2002, with whom he has two sons.[5]

Filmography

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Films

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Key
Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Title Role Notes
2001 Mitti Qasma [6]
2003 Darna Mana Hai Amar
2006 Phir Hera Pheri Kanji
2007 Darling Doctor
Dhamaal Constable
No Smoking Doctor [7]
Go
2008 Race Annirudh
Roadside Romeo Hero English (voice) [8]
Dasvidaniya
Love Khichdi Balwinder
2010 No Problem
2014 Happy New Year Dance teacher [9]
2016 Mahayoddha Rama One of Ravan's heads (voice)
2017 2016 The End Assi
2020 Jawaani Jaaneman Dr. Kriplani
Angrezi Medium Gajju [10]
2022 Thank God
2023 Khichdi 2: Mission Paanthukistan Robot Cameo[11]
2025 Welcome To The Jungle TBA

Television

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Year Serial Role Notes
2003–2004 Hatim Hobo [12]
2004–2005 Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa Jay
2004 Aaj Ke Shrimaan Shrimati Jyoti Prasad [13]
2005–2007 The Great Indian Comedy Show Various characters
2006–2007 Vicky & Vetaal Fraudster
2006–2014 F.I.R Constable
Mulayam Singh Gulgule
2007 Agadam Bagdam Tigdam Deepak Malhotra
2007 Kasturi Kiku
2008 Bhaago KK Aaya KK
2008 Kya Aap Paanchvi Fail Champu Hain? Faroj Khan
2009 Bhootwala Serial Amarnath Bhandari [14]
2009–2010 Shree Adi Manav Manav
2011 Kahani Comedy Circus Ki Guest contestant
2011 Ring Wrong Ring Genie [15]
2012–2013 Comedy Circus Ke Ajoobe Contestant
2013 Nach Baliye 6 Contestant with wife Priyanka Sharda (5th place)[16]
2013–2016 Comedy Nights with Kapil Various characters
2014–2016 Har Mushkil Ka Hal Akbar Birbal Akbar
2014 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 7 Himself/Palak(Contestant) 8th place[17]
2016– present The Kapil Sharma Show Various characters
2017–2018 Partners Trouble Ho Gayi Double[18] Manav A Desai
2018 Family Time With Kapil Sharma Bumper
2018 Baby Come Naa[19] Yoyo Bappi Singh Web series
2019 Booo Sabki Phategi Puchki Web series
2019 Dr Pran Lele[20] Dr.Pran
2024–present The Great Indian Kapil Show Various characters

Awards

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Year Award Category Serial Outcome
2015 Indian Telly Awards Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Comedy) Akbar Birbal Won
2019 Indian Television Academy Awards Best Actor in a Comic Role The Kapil Sharma Show Won

References

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  1. ^ "With Gutthi gone, Palak came into her own: Kiku Sharda - DNAIndia". 25 January 2014. Archived from the original on 25 March 2014. Retrieved 25 March 2014.
  2. ^ "Kiku Sharda thanks industry for supporting him during arrest". The Economic Times. 23 January 2016. Archived from the original on 31 October 2016. Retrieved 18 March 2020.
  3. ^ "Comedian Kiku Sharda arrested for mimicking Gurmeet Singh, apologises". 13 January 2016. Archived from the original on 13 January 2016. Retrieved 13 January 2016.
  4. ^ "Lesser known facts about Kiku 'Palak' Sharda". The Times of India. 13 February 2016. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 18 March 2020.
  5. ^ "Meet Priyanka Sharda, pretty wife of 'The Kapil Sharma Show' star Kiku Sharda". www.dnaindia.com. Archived from the original on 6 September 2023. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
  6. ^ Cyril, Grace (3 August 2022). "'Ap celebrity nahi ho'. When Kiku Sharda was rejected from Nach Baliye, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa". India Today. Archived from the original on 19 August 2022. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
  7. ^ Hegde, Prithviraj (26 October 2007). "What was the director smoking?". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 10 April 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2024. Kiku Sharda (the doctor), who also made a trip to the good Baba's abode.
  8. ^ Malani, Gaurav (24 October 2008). "Movie Review : Roadside Romeo". The Economic Times. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  9. ^ "Introducing Shah Rukh Khan's dance teacher in 'Happy New Year'". 28 May 2014. Archived from the original on 19 August 2022. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
  10. ^ "Kiku Sharda: 'Wish Angrezi Medium released a bit earlier or later'". Hindustan Times. 16 April 2020. Archived from the original on 19 August 2022. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
  11. ^ Gahlot, Deepa. "Khichdi 2: Mission Paakthukistan Review: Total Majaa!". Rediff. Archived from the original on 19 November 2023. Retrieved 20 November 2023.
  12. ^ "कॉमेडियन Kiku Sharda को कैसे मिला था पहला शो हातिम? बोले- शुरू में थोड़ा झिझक रहा था" [How did comedian Kiku Sharda get her first show Hatim? Said- I was a little hesitant in the beginning]. ABP News (in Hindi). 3 December 2023. Archived from the original on 9 December 2023. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
  13. ^ "Kiku Sharda Recalls The Time When He And Dilip Joshi Were Replaced In A Show". News18. 3 August 2022. Archived from the original on 9 August 2022. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
  14. ^ "Kiku Sharda at the launch of Sab TV's new serial 'Bhootwala Serial' at BJN, Mumbai - Photogallery". photogallery.indiatimes.com. Archived from the original on 24 February 2023. Retrieved 24 February 2023.
  15. ^ "Gulgule to play a genie". The Times of India. 2 May 2011. Archived from the original on 23 February 2023. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
  16. ^ "The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - The Tribune Lifestyle". Archived from the original on 24 February 2023. Retrieved 24 February 2023.
  17. ^ Jha, Subhash K. (15 May 2014). "Palak Dikhhla Jaa!". Rediff. Archived from the original on 3 June 2016. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  18. ^ "Kiku Sharda moves on to SAB TV as Kapil Sharma Show takes a break : The Tribune India". Archived from the original on 24 February 2023. Retrieved 24 February 2023.
  19. ^ "Make way for Baby Come Naa : The Tribune India". Archived from the original on 24 February 2023. Retrieved 24 February 2023.
  20. ^ "Kiku Sharda, Gaurav Gera team up for Dr Pran Lele". India Today. 11 June 2019. Archived from the original on 15 October 2021. Retrieved 20 October 2023.
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