Krushna Abhishek

Abhishek Sharma (born 30 May 1983), popularly known by his screen name Krushna Abhishek, is an Indian actor, comedian and television host from Mumbai, Maharashtra. He is notable for his humorous work in comedy shows on Indian television such as Comedy Circus, Comedy Nights Bachao and The Kapil Sharma Show.

Krushna Abhishek
Krushna Abhishek in 2017
Born
Abhishek Sharma

(1983-05-30) 30 May 1983 (age 41)[1]
Occupations
  • Actor
  • comedian
  • television host
Years active1996, 2002–present
Spouse
(m. 2013)
[2]
Children2[3]
RelativesSee Govinda family

He gained fame as a comedian after participating in Comedy Circus show's several seasons on Sony TV.[4] He also participated in dance reality shows, including Nach Baliye 3 (2007) and Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4 (2010).[5] His dance moves are greatly inspired by his maternal uncle, former leading Bollywood actor Govinda.[6]

He has hosted Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega, OMG! Yeh Mera India, Comedy Nights Bachao, Comedy Nights Live shows on Sony TV, History TV18, Colors TV respectively. He also performs live stage shows.[7]

Early life

Abhishek Sharma was born to Atmaprakash Sharma from Himachal Pradesh and Punjabi[8] mother in Mumbai on 30 May 1983.[9] Actor Govinda is his maternal uncle. 1940s–1950s Hindi film actor Arun Kumar Ahuja was his maternal grandfather and singer Nirmala Devi was his maternal grandmother. His mother named him after her favourite actor Amitabh Bachchan's son, Abhishek Bachchan.[10]

Personal life

Krushna Abhishek is married to his long time girlfriend Kashmira Shah and they live in Mumbai.[11]

Abhishek with Kashmera Shah at the trailer launch of Aa Gaya Hero in 2017

Career

He made his Hindi film debut with Yeh Kaisi Mohabbat Hai (2002), and has acted in films like Hum Tum Aur Mother in 2005, Jahan Jaaeyega Hamen Paaeyega (2007), and Aur Pappu Pass Ho Gaya in the same year. Later he shifted to Bhojpuri films. He played the lead in the TV series, Sautela (Doordarshan) in 2007.[12][13]

He participated in various seasons of stand-up comedy show, Comedy Circus, including, Comedy Circus 2 (2008), Comedy Circus 3 (2009), where he was a wild card entry in Comedy Circus 3 (2009) with Sudesh Lehri.

He participated in the celebrity couple dance-reality shows, starting with Nach Baliye (Season 3) (2007),[14][15] and Kabhi Kabhii Pyaar Kabhi Kabhii Yaar (2008) along with Kashmera Shah and eventually won the latter. He also appeared in a similar show, Jalwa Four 2 Ka 1 (2008). In 2010, he participated in the dance reality show, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (Season 4) with choreographer Robin Merchant.[16] Previously he had also appeared as a judge in the reality dance show on DD National, Krazzy Kiya Re, along with Sudha Chandran.

As a celebrity couple, he and Kashmera Shah took part in the reality show Love Lock Up on UTV Bindass in February 2011,[17] in which actress Priyanka Chopra played the role of peace maker.[18][19]

In 2016, he hosted and performed in Comedy Nights Live show of Colors TV, produced by Vipul D. Shah. It replaced popularity declined Comedy Nights with Kapil (2013–16) of Kapil Sharma. Later when the show itself got replaced Comedy Nights Bachao (2015–17) he hosted it and did comedy.[20]

In July 2017, he singed Sony TV's The Drama Company show produced by Kapil Sharma's former longtime girlfriend Preeti Simoes and her sister Neeti Simoes.

In 2018, he joined the second season of The Kapil Sharma Show along with Sudesh Lehri,[6] whom he collaborated with in Comedy Circus as well, after the first season closed down due to Kapil Sharma's poor health and mid-air altercations with supporting actors.[21][22]

In 2020, he starred in his new show Funhit Mein Jaari with Bharti Singh and others.[23]

In 2022, he launched the latest season of his History TV18's Infotainment show 'OMG! Ye mera India' (transl. OMG! This is my India). Till 2021 he has hosted 7 season of this show.[24]

Filmography

Television

YearShowRole(s)
1996Just MohabbatVishal
2007Nach Baliye 3Contestant
2007SautelaYogank
2008Kabhi Kabhii Pyaar Kabhi Kabhii YaarContestant
2008–2014Comedy CircusVarious Characters
2008Jalwa Four 2 Ka 1Contestant
Krazzy Kiya ReJudge
2010Comedy Ka Daily SoapHost
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4Contestant
2011Love Lock UpGuest
2013NadaniyaanNarrator
2014Gangs of HaseepurContestant
Mad in IndiaHost
MAX Fully Deewana Contest[25]Various characters
Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi KaregaHost
Badi Door Se Aaye HainJugnu
2014–15Comedy ClassesVarious characters
2015Killerr Karaoke Atka Toh LatkahHost
2015–2017Comedy Nights BachaoVarious characters
2016Comedy Nights LivePappu Singh
2016OMG! Yeh Hai Mera IndiaHost
2017India Banega Manch
2017Bittu Bak BakTeacher
2017–2018The Drama CompanyVarious characters
2018–2023The Kapil Sharma Show
2019Bigg Boss 13Guest
2020–2021Funhit Mein JaariVarious characters
2024The Great Indian Kapil ShowVarious characters

Films

Key
Denotes films that have not yet been released
YearTitleRoleLanguage
2002Enge Enadhu KavithaiKrishnaTamil
Yeh Kaisi MohabbatVickyHindi
Tohar Pyar ChahiBhojpuri
Poojiha Charan Maai Baap KeBhojpuri
Sathi SanghateeBhojpuri
Devar JiBhojpuri
Kahan Jaiba Najaria Churai KeBhojpuri
Kahe Bansuriya BajayeBhojpuri
2006SuhaagBhojpuri
2007Hamaar IzzatBhojpuri
London Wali Se Neha Lagai BoBhojpuri
Mumbai Che PahuneMarathi
Jahan Jaaeyega Hamen PaaeyegaTonyHindi
Aur Pappu Paas Ho GayaPappu / Prince of TrikamgarhHindi
Sajnwa Anadi Sajania KhiladiBhojpuri
Pyaar Ke Rang HazaarRahulHindi
Ayi Ayi Yaa Karoon Main KyaHindi
2008Naag NaaginVaibhavBhojpuri
De Da Piritiya UdhaarBhojpuri
SeetaChhattisgarhi
Gawanwa Le Ja Raja JiBhojpuri
Rang Barse Ganga KinaarBhojpuri
8 PM: A Murder MysteryInspector RajaHindi
2009Hamar Rajau Daroga No. 1Bhojpuri
2012Bol BachchanRavi ShastriHindi
2014EntertainmentJugnu
20152 Chehare
2016Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3Mickey
2018Teri Bhabhi Hai PagleRaaj Chopra
2019Sharmaji Ki Lag GaiMurli
Time Nahi HaiMagan
Marne Bhi Do YaaronSamay / Time
2020O Pushpa I Hate TearsShyam
2022Love You Loktantra
2023Fire of Love: Red
2025Welcome To The Jungle TBA

Dubbing roles

Film titleActorCharacterDub languageOriginal languageOriginal year releaseDub year releaseNotes
F3: Fun and FrustrationVarun TejVarun YadavHindiTelugu20222023
Chandramukhi 2Raghava LawrencePandian Sengottaiyan alias VettaiyanHindiTamil20232023
LeoVijayLeo Das / Parthiban (Parthi)HindiTamil20232023

Awards

References