From a Marwadi business family to the Kapil Sharma Show: A look at Kiku Sharda's net worth, family and educational background

Kiku Sharda, fondly known as Raghavendra Amarnath Sharda, has been cracking us up for years with his unmatched comic timing. Whether it’s his iconic Palak act or his multiple avatars on The Kapil Sharma Show, he remains one of India’s most loved comedians. Recently, he made headlines after rumours suggested he was leaving The Great Indian Kapil Show following a spat with Krushna Abhishek. The two later clarified it was just a prank, reassuring fans that Kiku is very much part of the show. With all the buzz around him, let’s take a closer look at his family roots, education, and impressive net worth.

Family background and education

Kiku Sharda comes from a Marwadi business family with strong roots in finance. His father is deeply involved in corporate finance, focusing on funding and working capital requirements for companies. During a TEDx Talk, Kiku revealed how his father would push him to join him at the office as a teenager, expecting him to learn the ropes of finance and business. But Kiku confessed he never really understood balance sheets or the world of numbers. Instead, his heart was elsewhere. He later studied at Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics in Mumbai, though the world of finance still didn’t appeal to him.

Net worth of Kiku Sharda

As one of the most popular comedians on Indian television, Kiku has built an impressive fortune over the years. According to Siasat, his net worth is estimated to be between ₹33 crore and ₹40 crore. His long-standing career on hit comedy shows, combined with other television and film projects, has been the main driver of his wealth.

Work and career

Kiku’s journey in the entertainment industry is packed with memorable roles. He is best remembered as Constable Mulayam Singh Gulgule in Sony SAB’s comedy series F.I.R. and for his many characters in Comedy Nights with Kapil and The Kapil Sharma Show. His portrayal of Palak in the former won him immense love from audiences. Apart from that, he played the character named Hobo in Hatim and Akbar in the comedy series Akbar Birbal. Kiku has also been part of reality shows, participating in Nach Baliye 6 and Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 7.


Looking ahead, Kiku will next be seen in Ashneer Grover’s upcoming reality show Rise and Fall, joining the likes of Aditya Narayan, Arjun Bijlani, Pawan Singh, Dhanashree Verma, and others. He also has Welcome to the Jungle lined up, promising more laughs and entertainment for his fans.