Kiku Sharda
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Kiku Sharda | |
|---|---|
 Sharda in 2024 | |
| Born | Raghavendra Sharda 14 February 1976 |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Spouse |
Priyanka Sharda (m. 2002) |
| Children | 2 |
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 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. His other notable characters include Hobo in Hatim, Constable Mulayam Singh Gulgule in F.I.R., and Akbar in the comedy show Akbar Birbal.[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]
Filmography
Films
| † | Denotes film or TV productions 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 | Fatso | |
| 2023 | Khichdi 2: Mission Paanthukistan | Robot | Cameo[11] |
| 2025 | Loveyapa | Anupam Mehra | [12] |
| 2026 | Welcome to the Jungle † | TBA |
Television
| Year | Serial | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2004 | Hatim | Hobo | [13] |
| 2004–2005 | Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa | Jay | |
| 2004 | Aaj Ke Shrimaan Shrimati | Jyoti Prasad | [14] |
| 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 | [15] |
| 2009–2010 | Shree Adi Manav | Manav | |
| 2011 | Kahani Comedy Circus Ki | Guest contestant | |
| 2011 | Ring Wrong Ring | Genie | [16] |
| 2012–2013 | Comedy Circus Ke Ajoobe | Contestant | |
| 2013 | Nach Baliye 6 | Contestant | with wife Priyanka Sharda (5th place)[17] |
| 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[18] |
| 2016–2023 | The Kapil Sharma Show | Various characters | |
| 2017–2018 | Partners Trouble Ho Gayi Double[19] | Manav A Desai | |
| 2018 | Family Time With Kapil Sharma | Bumper | |
| 2018 | Baby Come Naa[20] | Yoyo Bappi Singh | Web series |
| 2019 | Booo Sabki Phategi | Puchki | Web series |
| 2019 | Dr Pran Lele[21] | Dr.Pran | |
| 2024–present | The Great Indian Kapil Show | Various characters | |
| 2025 | Rise and Fall | Contestant | 10th place |