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Kapil Sharma: Father's Loss Shaped My Biggest Triumphs
11 Feb
Summary
- Kapil Sharma discussed his struggles with depression and career setbacks.
- He often thought of his father during significant career achievements.
- The comedian's father passed away in 2004, impacting him deeply.
Comedian Kapil Sharma has opened up about the significant emotional events that have defined his journey. The passing of his father in 2004 marked a profound turning point, deeply affecting him even as his career began to flourish. Sharma revealed that life "went completely off track" after his father's death, recounting a period of recovery and subsequent resurgence in his television career.
Around the age of 36, Sharma experienced a significant bout of depression, leading some to believe his career was over. However, he managed to rebound, eventually getting married and seeing his show achieve renewed success with over 300 episodes.
An especially poignant memory for Sharma is from winning "The Great Indian Laughter Challenge Season 3." While celebrating his Rs 10 lakh prize, he was overwhelmed by the thought of his father not being present. This sentiment echoed as his popular show, "Comedy Nights with Kapil," took off, with Sharma imagining his father's happiness hearing the audience's laughter.
