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. 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.

Early and personal life Raghavendra Amarnath Sharda was born on 14 February 1976 to a Marwari family in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. One of four brothers born to businessman Amarnath Sharda.

He has been married to Priyanka Sharda since 2002, with whom he has two sons.

Filmography Films

Year Title Role Notes2001Mitti Qasma2003Darna Mana Hai Amar2006Phir Hera PheriKanji2007DarlingDoctorDhamaalConstableNo SmokingDoctor Go2008RaceAnnirudh(Sam) Roadside Romeo Hero English (voice)DasvidaniyaLove KhichdiBalwinder2010No Problem2014Happy New YearDance teacher 2016 Mahayoddha Rama One of Ravan's heads (voice)20172016 The EndAssi2020Jawaani JaanemanDr. KriplaniAngrezi MediumGajju2022Thank GodFatso2023Khichdi 2: Mission PaanthukistanRobotCameo2025LoveyapaAnupam Mehra 2026 Welcome to the Jungle Jumbo

Television Year Serial Role Notes Ref.2003–2004HatimHobo2004–2005Kabhi Haan Kabhi NaaJay2004Aaj Ke Shrimaan ShrimatiJyoti Prasad2005–2007The Great Indian Comedy ShowVarious characters2006–2007Vicky & VetaalFraudster2006–2014F.I.RConstable Mulayam Singh Gulgule2007Agadam Bagdam TigdamDeepak Malhotra2007KasturiKiku2008Bhaago KK AayaKK 2008Kya Aap Paanchvi Fail Champu Hain?Faroj Khan2009Bhootwala SerialAmarnath Bhandari2009–2010 Shree Adi ManavManav2011Kahani Comedy Circus KiGuest contestant2011Ring Wrong RingGenie2012–2013Comedy Circus Ke AjoobeContestant2013Nach Baliye 6ContestantWith wife Priyanka Sharda (5th place)2013–2016Comedy Nights with KapilVarious characters2014–2016Har Mushkil Ka Hal Akbar BirbalAkbar2014Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 7Himself/Palak (Contestant) 8th place 2016–2023The Kapil Sharma ShowVarious characters2017–2018Partners Trouble Ho Gayi DoubleManav A Desai2018Family Time With Kapil SharmaBumper2018Baby Come NaaYoyo Bappi SinghWeb series2019Booo Sabki PhategiPuchkiWeb series2019Dr Pran LeleDr. Pran2024–presentThe Great Indian Kapil ShowVarious characters2025 Rise and Fall Contestant10th place2026India's Got Latent Guest judge Season 2, Episode 2

Awards Year Award Category Serial Outcome 2015 Indian Telly Awards Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Comedy) Akbar Birbal 2019Indian Television Academy AwardsBest Actor in a Comic RoleThe Kapil Sharma Show2025Best Supporting Actor OTT (Comedy series)The Great Indian Kapil Show

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