The World Book of Records London has acknowledged comedian-actor Kapil Sharma as the most viewed stand-up comedian in India and abroad.
"It's a proud moment for all of us. We congratulate the king of comedy, Kapil, for being recognised as one of the most viewed stand-up comedians in India and abroad and for promoting animal rights by World Book Of Records," read a post on the official Instagram page of Sony TV.
Not just comedy, Kapil Sharma has tried his hands at acting too. He has been part of films such as ike Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon and Firangi. The 38-year-old is currently hosting The Kapil Sharma Show on television.
Kapil Sharma had started his career as a stand-up comedian and had initially performed at several comedy shows. But it was Comedy Nights With Kapil that saw him rise to fame.
On Kapil's achievement, social media users including his friend and colleague Kiku Sharda took to social media to congratulate him.
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