Why did Kapil Sharma switch to Netflix?
What's the story
Kapil Sharma's popular comedy talk show, The Great Indian Kapil Show, recently hosted prominent entrepreneurs Vijay Shekhar Sharma (Paytm CEO), Aman Gupta (boAt Co-Founder & CMO), Ritesh Agarwal (OYO Rooms CEO), and Ghazal Alagh (Mamaearth Co-Founder). During the episode, they discussed how wealth affects relationships and shared fun anecdotes. If the episode wasn't enough, in a recent YouTube behind-the-scenes video, Sharma dropped more humorous moments, alongside revealing why he moved to Netflix from TV channels.
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Sharma said this during a break
In a light-hearted moment, the show's director interrupted the chat to fix Vijay's shirt. Sharma jokingly said, "Don't take cut for all these things like something is stuck on the shirt, nobody will even see that." He added, "They (the audience) will be calculating how much money these people have. Don't take a break for all these things; it is because of these things that we came here from the other channel."
Show evolution
More about the show
Originally known as Comedy Nights with Kapil, the show aired on Colors from 2013 to 2016. It then became The Kapil Sharma Show and was broadcast on Sony TV from 2016 to 2023. In 2024, it transitioned to Netflix as The Great Indian Kapil Show and is currently in its third season.
Financial success
Sharma reportedly charges ₹5cr per episode
Sharma is reportedly one of India's highest-paid comedians and hosts, charging a staggering ₹5cr per episode. According to Siasat, his total earnings from all three seasons of The Great Indian Kapil Show amount to a whopping ₹195cr. The show has become a major hit on Netflix, with Sharma and his team delivering endless laughter and unforgettable moments.