Kapil Sharma Receives ‘Global Entertainer of the Year’ Award, Reminisces About 20 Years of Humble Beginnings
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New Delhi, Dec 6 (NationPress) Kapil Sharma, the acclaimed stand-up comedian, television host, and actor, was awarded the Global Entertainer of the Year Award at NDTV's Indian of the Year Awards 2024 held here on Friday.
In a reflective moment, Kapil shared a funny yet touching memory from his past.
He reminisced, “Aaj se 20 saal pehlay main ishi hotel main kisi singer ke sath aaya tha perform karne as a chorus singer…background singer. Aaj 20 saal baad, mujhe usi hotel main award mil raha hai. I am really really thankful to God. (20 years ago, I came to this hotel to perform as a chorus singer with another artist. And today, 20 years later, I am receiving an award in the same hotel. I am really, really thankful to God). We were the background singers. And, today, I am receiving an award here. I feel great.”
Kapil then discussed his remarkable journey in the entertainment sector, stating, “When I started this show, they were not giving me more than 24 episodes. The show was initially for a span of 3 months. Today, it has been 12 years. My journey has been quite eventful. I began with theatre, spent many years in Delhi, and eventually moved to Mumbai. I am grateful to God for guiding my path. My life transformed after I was chosen for a reality show; it was my first time on a flight, and I felt incredible. While there have been ups and downs, I believe this is what life is about.”
Kapil shared his insights on the increasing fixation on social media: “We are overly engrossed in social media. We want to know what the US has communicated to Ukraine, yet we are oblivious to whether our father has fallen in the bathroom next door.”
He continued, “By investing excessive time on social media, we allow others to invade our personal space. I believe we should reduce our engagement with social networking sites. I have been practicing this for several months. I have limited my time on these platforms. I understand there can be many reasons for a person to engage with social media. Not everyone has the same circumstances, and situations can alter the path we take. But yes, remember that each day offers a new beginning.
