Navjot Singh Sidhu recently reflected on Kapil Sharma’s tough times, highlighting the comedian’s unwavering resilience. Recalling their reunion on The Great Indian Kapil Show, Sidhu reminisced about the period when Kapil faced doubts about his future in comedy. Despite the challenges, Sidhu always believed in Kapil’s ability to bounce back and entertain.
In an interview on The Grain Talk Show YouTube channel, Sidhu opened up about Kapil’s tough phase, recalling how people doubted his future in comedy. Sidhu emphasized Kapil’s unique talent, defending him by saying, “You don’t have a genius like him. Talent does what it can, genius does what he must.”
Sidhu also shared his wish to reunite with the original The Kapil Sharma Show cast, including Ali Asgar and Sunil Grover, known for their iconic characters. He mentioned recently meeting Sunil, who played “Gutthi,” and praised him as another comedic genius, fondly reminiscing about their time together on the show.
Sidhu fondly reminisced about the original The Kapil Sharma Show cast, including Ali Asgar (who played dadi) and Sunil Grover (who portrayed Gutthi). He expressed a desire for the entire team to reunite, mentioning that he recently met Sunil in Goa. Sidhu praised Sunil for his comedic genius and his ability to entertain everyone with his brief yet impactful appearances.
Kapil Sharma’s rise to fame came with its share of struggles. While his comedy show made him a household name, his venture into movie production proved financially challenging. Kapil recently shared that producing two films left him bankrupt, resulting in a tough phase of depression and financial difficulties.
The comedian-turned-actor also revealed his battle with alcoholism, which severely impacted his mental health. He developed anxiety and depression, leading him to cancel shoots and retreat into isolation. This difficult period resulted in a tarnished reputation, with people perceiving him as unreliable due to his work delays.