Kapil Sharma completed his higher studies from Hindu College in Amritsar and got a kick start to his talent and career after he appeared in Great Indian Laughter Challenge show. Kapil became the winner of this show in 2007 and won Rs 10 lakh as prize money at the age of 26.

In 2008, Kapil appeared in several great shows like Chote Miyan, Jhalak Dhikla jaa season 6, Ustado Ke Ustad and few more.