Streaming Laughter, Banking Millions: Kapil Sharma's Netflix Jackpot

India's comedy king Kapil Sharma is laughing all the way to the bank. With Netflix's The Great Indian Kapil Show in its third season, Sharma's paycheck has become as big a news story as his jokes.

Key Takeaways:

Kapil Sharma reportedly takes Rs 5 crore per episode, which has not been revised since Season 1

All three seasons have 13 episodes each, making his per-season revenue Rs 65 crore

In three years, Sharma's overall earnings have increased to a whopping Rs 195 crore

Behind the Scenes:

The show boasts an ensemble cast including Sunil Grover, Krushna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda, and Archana Puran Singh, and Season 3 features the return of Navjot Singh Sidhu.

Although Sharma takes the biggest share, co-stars receive half of that amount—Sunil Grover gets Rs 25 lakh per episode, and others receive Rs 7–Rs 10 lakh

Salman Khan hosted Season 3, which offered unvarnished glimpses into his illness, bringing a touch of emotional complexity to the show's characteristic humor

Why It Matters:

Sharma's salary sets the new standard for Indian OTT entertainment and is a sign of the increasing influence of comedy in the streaming age

The audience ratings for the programme reflect the need for celebrity-focused light entertainment.

Sources: Moneycontrol, Times of India, WION, Siasat Daily