The controversy surrounding his spat with a contemporary notwithstanding, Kapil Sharma has earned the unwavering adulation of the masses due to his comic acts. In an industry that's quick to typecast actors on the basis of a single successful outing, it isn't surprising that Sharma, having spent several years tickling funny bones, was stereotyped. The actor-producer's recent hiatus from the small screen, he claims, was fuelled by his decision to try something new. "I became popular with my show [Comedy Nights With Kapil], and everyone started offering me roles of similar nature. Despite being offered good remunerations, I refused to take them up," he says.

Kapil Sharma