Meet Kapil Sharma as `used-less` product in new ad

Kapil Sharma features in a unique avatar of an unused juicer in a kitchen, for a new television campaign for a online classifieds platform.

The quirky TVC uses the much-loved Kapil`s style of humour to tell the life story of unused products, which want to be sold on OLX in order to find owners who can use them. It touches upon people`s habit of stocking goods that are not being used.

Talking about the idea of roping in Kapil for it, Amarjit Batra, CEO, OLX.in, said in a statement: "Kapil Sharma personifies humour in India, and that resonates strongly with OLX`s style of messaging. The brand association between OLX and Kapil Sharma for this TVC was seamless as both have risen recently to become strong brand names that are loved by people and have become a part of their daily lives."

Conceived by advertising agency Lowe Lintas, the ad portrays Kapil as a juicer in the kitchen of a woman who has not used the juicer in years.

Kapil as the juicer, urges the woman to either use him or sell him off on OLX. On being tagged as `useless` by the owner, Kapil (as the juicer) retorts that in his current state, he is `used-less` and not `useless`.

"Since Kapil Sharma is hugely popular, our challenge was to ensure that he looks and sounds different in this TVC while retaining his core essence. So, we came up with the idea of Kapil as a product. The balance between Kapil Sharma the person, and Kapil Sharma the product was critical," said Shayondeep Pal, group creative director, Lowe Lintas.

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Sunil Grover back as Gutthi on `Comedy Nights With Kapil`

After making a comeback to ‘Comedy Nights With Kapil’ as Kapil Sharma`s onscreen father-in-law, actor Sunil Grover will now be back in his drag act as the girl-next-door Gutthi.

The beloved character will return to the screen on the forthcoming weekend in the episode where Akshay Kumar would feature with his canine co-star Junior and actress Tammannaah Bhatia from the film ‘Entertainment’.

A source from the show`s team said: “Gutthi’s return on the episode featuring Akshay Kumar would be first announced by Gutthi’s friend Palak before Gutthi comes on stage. In the coming weeks, Sunil Grover will continue his Gutthi act as well as his new avatar as Kapil’s father-in-law."

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Kapil Sharma first guest on Big B`s `KBC 8`

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan will have comedian Kapil Sharma as his first guest on the season 8 of his hit game show `Kaun Banega Crorepati`.

Kapil will feature on the opening episode of the show, which will air from August 2 on Sony. The 71-year-old `Yudh` star shared the news in his blog.

"So episodes over, its rehearsals for the Surat show .. with some incomparable people like Kapil Sharma," he captioned a picture in his blog of `Comedy Nights with Kapil` star and himself from the show`s sets.

Bachchan has already been a guest on Sharma`s comedy show.

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When Kapil Sharma welcomed Sunil Grover

This is one of the best reunions in the history of Indian television. Sunil Grover is back on Kapil Sharma’s ‘Comedy Nights With Kapil’ with élan.

The actor, who earlier played Gutthi on the show is now essaying the role of Bittu aka Kapil’s father-in-law.

The episode that featured Grover as Kapil’s Pa-in-law was aired Sunday night.

Kapil took to twitter to write:

Grover had reportedly quit the show earlier as he wasn’t happy with his remuneration. He was then roped in by a rival channel for a comedy show titled ‘Mad In India’ which failed to impress the audiences. The show saw a premature closure.Both Kapil and Sunil seem to have let bygones be bygones.

It’s great to see the two talented back together.

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Comedy Nights With Kapil` completes 100 episodes!

The most celebrated comedy show of the small screen `Comedy Nights With Kapil` will complete 100 episodes today. The first episode of the show was aired on June 22, 2013.

The laughter riot has seen many ups and downs and has also been surrounded by several controversies in the past one year. Be it the set catching fire or Sunil Grover aka Gutthi`s sudden exit from the show, it has stood firm and has always been their to entertain the audiences.

When it comes to `Comedy Nights With Kapil`, how can the Twitteratis stay behind. The hashtag `100EpisodesOfCNWK` is already trending on Twitter. Several fans took to the micro-blogging site to congratulate the entire team on the success of the show.

Bollywood diva Sonam Kapoor and Pakistani actor Fawad Khan will be seen promoting their upcoming flick 'Khoobsurat' during the landmark episode.

During its 100-episode-long journey, the show has seen many high profile guests from almost all walks of life. From B-town biggies like Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and Akshay Kumar to legendary cricketers Kapil Dev and Sunil Gavaskar, everyone has made their presence felt on the show.

Here`s wishing Kapil Sharma and his entire team heartiest congratulations on reaching the landmark.

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Now Sunil Grover to play Kapil Sharma`s father-in-law

Sunil Grover, whose popularity went several notches higher when he essayed the drag act of Guthhi on `Comedy Nights with Kapil`, is now back on the show. This time, Sunil will be seen as a stubborn and obnoxious father-in-law to the show`s lead Kapil Sharma.

Sunil left the hugely appreciated show to start a new show independently, but his `Mad In India` didn`t work in his favour. He is now back on `Comedy Nights With Kapil` to raise the humour quotient as the father of Manju, a role played by actress Sumona Chakravarty.

He was visibly excited to join hands with the cast and crew of `Comedy Nights With Kapil`, said a source.

“The viewers will see Sunil as the stubborn and obnoxious father-in-law of Bitto Sharma (Kapil). Bitto Sharma keeps on ridiculing and deriding Manju’s father all the time. This time it’s Manju’s turn to even the score with Bitto with her father by her side.

"He’ll do insufferable things like - keep his torn slippers in his bag and throw it at Bittoo, spit in his own shirt pocket,” the source added.

Sunil recently shot with the entire cast of `Comedy Nights With Kapil`. The viewers will see them in a hilarious gag in the episodes to be aired Saturday and Sunday.

He will enter the show with a chained iron trunk in his hand and a `jhola` on his shoulder.

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When `Khoobsurat` Sonam Kapoor, Fawad Khan took laughter pills

Kapil Sharma`s `Comedy Nights With Kapil` (CNWK) is one of the favourite platforms for film promotions. And like most filmmakers do, Rhea Kapoor too decided to take the lead cast of her film `Khoobsurat` to Kapil`s popular TV show and make them gobble their share of laughter pill.

Sonam Kapoor took to Instagram to post a selfie picture that the cast of CNWK took with the `Khoobsurat` team.

Sonam wrote:

Coming soon ! #fawad and I on comedy nights with Kapil! Oh that`s us taking a selfie milli style! #royalselfie #khoobsurat

`Khoobsurat` marks the debut of Pakistani heartthrob Fawad Khan in Bollywood. The hunk, who is now popular in India as Zaroor Junaid of Zindagi`s `Zindagi Gulzar Hai`, will be romancing our very own Sonam in the film in which he plays a Rajput.

Here`s the trailer of the film for you, just in case you missed it earlier:

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Kapil Sharma bags Abbas-Mustan film?

Kapil Sharma is currently Bollywood`s hot favourite. From filmmakers to actors—all want to feature on his chat show `Comedy Nights With Kapil`. According to a leading daily, the actor-comedian has now bagged a film with the famous Abbas-Mustan jodi.

After losing out on Yash Raj Film`s `Bank Chor` to Riteish Deshmukh, Kapil is now expected to star in producer-director brothers` untitled comedy film. Also, the reports suggest that there won`t be just one but five leading ladies in the comic caper.

Although, the king of comedy has not confirmed the news, industry insiders are speculating on this latest buzz. Earlier, grapevine suggested that Kapil had signed a three-film deal with YRF, however it turned out to be a rumour. Later, it was even said that the class comedian might be seen in a Sohail Khan production.

Now, we hope that this bit of news about Kapil`s début in Abbas-Mustan`s comedy film actually stands true. His fans surely want to see him on the big screen.

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Kapil Sharma to be a part of Yuvraj Singh`s charity event

Kapil Sharma is all set to attend cricketer Yuvraj Singh`s cancer charity event in London.The 32-year-old batsman, who himself is a cancer survivor, will hold a charity auction to raise money for cancer patients.

Sharma, who will be accompanied by his mother, took to Twitter to confirm his presence.

"Tomorrow flying to London for the charity show of my friend Yuvraj Singh`s cancer foundation "youwecan". Feeling proud to be a part of cause," Sharma tweeted.

Yuvraj recently made an appearance on `Comedy Nights with Kapil` and discussed his life and sports with audience.

The auction will take place at London Hilton, Park Lane in the presence of cricketers Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar, Kevin Pietersen, Rahul Dravid and Sourav Ganguly.

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Kapil Sharma, Sunil Grover back together?

They say never say `no` to anything when in showbiz, after all you might just have to eat your own words one day. There was a lot of speculation regarding the return of Sunil Grover aka Gutthi on Kapil Sharma`s show `Comedy Nights With Kapil` (CNWK).

According to a leading daily, it has now been reported that Sunil might soon be seen in one of the upcoming episodes of the show.

The grapevine is abuzz with the rumour that Gutthi will now return in the show as Kapil`s father-in-law. The fact that he will play Sumona`s father in the show, has already set everyone talking about it. Sunil had left `CNWK` midway saying that he wanted to move on in life and do something else.

Incidentally, he was seen on another comedy show `Mad In India`, which could not meet the audience expectation and fell flat within days. The show failed miserably to get the TRPs and had to be called off. However, all this while, both Kapil and Sunil had always maintained that they share a good rapport with each other and don`t mind working together in future.

As luck would have it, Sunil has decided to return on the show `CNWK`, this time in a new avatar. We hope people accept him the way they did when he played `Gutthi`.

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A Sohail Khan film for Kapil Sharma?

Popularity attracts attention for sure. King of Comedy Kapil Sharma may have lost the chance of working with Yash Raj Films, atleast for the moment, but he does have newer opportunities knocking his door. Well, if the latest reports are anything to go by, then Kapil might soon be seen in Sohail Khan`s next venture.

After his exit from the Yash Raj Films` `Bank Chor`, the buzz is rife that the famous host on television might be roped in for Sohail`s film, which will mark his big screen début. Interestingly, their association goes a long way back. Sohail was a celebrity judge while Kapil featured on a popular comedy show as a contestant some years back.

Also, Kapil was expected to star in Sohail`s `Sher Khan`, a project which never got made, for reasons best known to the makers. Although no official confirmation has come from either sides.

We know that Kapil is immensely talented. It is just a matter of time when we get to see him nailing it down as an actor on the silverscreen too.

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Kapil Sharma adopts Zanjeer

Kapil Sharma had introduced Zanjeer, the dog, to all of us in Thursday. But here’s something that will inspire one and all- the star comedian has adopted the dog which worked with the Mumbai Police.

Kapil took to Twitter to write:

An animal welfare community – Animals matter to me- shared the news on Facebook and thanked Kapil Sharma and Preeti Simoes (creative director of ‘Comedy Nights With Kapil’) for giving a new lease of life to Zanjeer.

The Facebook post reads:

“We can`t contain our excitement. The country`s biggest comedian, Kapil sharma, has endorsed our work and the cause that we stand for when he decided to adopt Zanjeer from us.
Needless to say, Zanjeer has found a fantastic home to spend the rest of his time with and is spending his time amongst the celebrities now. We can`t thank you enough Kapil & Preeti for adopting him and hope that you continue to fight for the well being of our animal friends.”

Earlier on Thursday, Kapil had tweeted:

My new family member.. Zanjeer.. :) he served as a cop in mumbai police :) # respect. Will let u know abt him ltr :) pic.twitter.com/ATZy7zL5YN

— KAPIL (@KapilSharmaK9) July 10, 2014

Here’s thanking Kapil for adopting Zanjeer.

Well done Mr. Sharma!

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Meet Kapil Sharma’s new family member

Not many people are aware of Kapil Sharma’s love for animals. The actor-producer often uses his Twitter handle to tweet about animals in distress and to request people to sign petitions for the welfare of mute beings.

Kapil, who has an ocean of fan following across the globe and all age groups, took to the micro-blogging site to introduce his new family member.

My new family member.. Zanjeer.. :) he served as a cop in mumbai police :) # respect. Will let u know abt him ltr :) pic.twitter.com/ATZy7zL5YN

— KAPIL (@KapilSharmaK9) July 10, 2014

Sharma is yet to disclose what role Zanjeer will play. But his love for animals is apparent. Earlier too, Kapil had rescued stray pups and help them find shelter in a rehabilitation centre. He had also raised his voice for saving Sunder, an elephant which was physically abused by its master.
Great going Kapil.

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When Humpty Sharma met Kapil Sharma

Kapil Sharma`s television show `Comedy Nights With Kapil` is the latest must-visit place which no filmmaker would ever want to miss for promotions. This time it was Karan Johar`s Dharma productions` `Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania` cast featuring on Kapil`s show for the famous `magazine` interview.

Producer Karan Johar took to micro-blogging site Twitter, posting a candid picture from Kapil`s show. He captioned it as: “#humptysharma and #kapilsharma!!!!”

#humptysharma and #kapilsharma!!!! pic.twitter.com/I8HBr8sC1h

— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) July 9, 2014

`Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania` has been directed by débutante filmmaker Shashank Khaitan and is set to release worldwide on July 11, 2014. The film also marks the big screen début of famous telly face Siddharth Shukla, who enthralled the audience as Shiv in `Balika Vadhu`.

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After ugly spat, KRK apologises to Kapil Sharma

Kamaal Rashid Khan aka KRK seems to have realised that bad mouthing people on social media wouldn’t help him any which way. And hence the controversial man was found extending an olive branch to Kapil Sharma Tuesday morning via Twitter.

KRK had an ugly spat with the star comedian last week. The altercation through tweets turned so fierce that Kapil found himself in an embarrassing position.

The producer of ‘Comedy Nights with Kapil’, who is known for his wit and incomparable talent lost his cool and ended up using words that were unbecoming of himself.

KRK on the other hand has had the reputation of being an annoying celebrity on Twitter infamous for calling people names and using unparliamentary language.

However, it is surprising to see the man apologising to Kapil for the argument that was uncalled for.

Here’s what KRK tweeted:

I didn't abuse Kapil Bhai Jan n I will never abuse him coz I love him. I have replied him 4his tweets n interviews n I shall always do tat.

— Kamaal R Khan-KRK (@kamaalrkhan) July 7, 2014

If Kapil bhai Jaan is still angry with me then he should invite me on #ComedyNightsWithKapil n he should beat me there in front of public.

— Kamaal R Khan-KRK (@kamaalrkhan) July 7, 2014

Good morning and kiss to my friend my love my bro @KapilSharmaK9 n kick to our haters who want us to fight.

— Kamaal R Khan-KRK (@kamaalrkhan) July 8, 2014

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Lata Mangeshkar is all praises for `Comedy Nights..`

Comedy Nights With Kapil` successfully completed it`s first year on Jun 22, 2014 and the show hosted by Kapil Sharma is a great hit among the crowd.

Comedy king Kapil rose to fame post the show, and has had many celebrities grace the show. More than often, his talent has been praised by the who`s who of Bollywood. The latest being the melodious queen of music industry Lata Mangeshkar who thinks very highly of the comedian.

She took to Twitter to shower her wishes on the successful one year of the show.




Check the tweet:

@KapilSharmaK9 Namaskar. Behtreen episodes se bhare comedy nights with kapil ki pehli saalgirah pe aap ko bohot bohot badhaai.god bless you.

— Lata Mangeshkar (@mangeshkarlata) July 2, 2014

The first episode of the comedy show was aired on June 22, 2013. And since then there is no looking back for stand-up comedian Kapil Sharma who has created a niche in the industry.

@KapilSharmaK9 pic.twitter.com/Lr4RUBGyOV

— Lata Mangeshkar (@mangeshkarlata) July 2, 2014

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