When India’s popular comedians are talked about, names such as Johnny Lever, Vir Das, Kapil Sharma, Bharti Singh, and Zakir Khan are recalled. Over the years, comedy has been recognized as one of the most profitable industries in India. Shows like The Great Indian Kapil Show, Comicstaan. Various stand-up comedy programs have been watched widely. Name and fame have been gained by many comedians, comedy actors, and stand-up comics, and earnings in crores have been made. Let’s now look at the richest comedian in India.
Richest Comedian India:
It’s Kanneganti Brahmanandam, the comedian known for his work in Telugu cinema. If reports are to be believed, Brahmanandam is the “Richest Comedian in India” and his net worth is around 500 crore.
According to the reports Brahmanandam’s estimated net worth stands at a staggering Rs. 505 crore ($60 million), however, other media platforms put the figure at ₹490 crore. His net-worth surpasses that of the biggest names in comedy like Kapil Sharma and Johnny Lever. He is considered as one of the greatest comedians in the Indian film industry.
Personal Life and Education:
Brahmanandam was born in Andhra Pradesh, Guntur District on Feburary 1st, 1956. He has completed his Masters in Telugu and worked as a lecturer in Telugu. His film career was started by the legendary director Jandhyala in the movie “Chantabbai released in 1986.
He has worked in more than 1000 films and he holds Padma Shri and Guinness World Record for his acting and performances. He was awarded Guinness World Record for “Most screen credits for a living actor”, apart from this is won more than 14 awards for his exceptional performances.
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