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Krishna Abhishek Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 5, 2026 • 3 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth30 May 1983

Age41 Years

BirthplaceMumbai

ProfessionActor and Comedian

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseKashmera Shah

FamilySon(s) - Rayaan and Krishaang (Twins); Sister - Arti Singh; Father - Atmaprakash Sharma (d.2016); Mother - Padma Sharma (d.1984)

Krishna Abhishek Biography

Krishna (Krushna) Abhishek is an Indian actor and stand-up comedian known for television comedy shows and comic pairings. Born in Mumbai, he rose through a

Early life and background

Krishna Abhishek, born Abhishek Sharma on 30 May 1983 in Mumbai, grew up in a filmy neighbourhood and spent his childhood around several industry figures. His mother named him after Amitabh Bachchan’s son; later in his career he adopted the stage name Krushna (spelled Krishna in some sources) on the advice of a numerologist. He attended St. Loran High School and was raised in Mumbai while his younger sister, actor Arti Singh, was brought up by a relative in Lucknow after the early death of their mother.

Career

Krushna began working in television as a child actor and made his TV acting debut in the 1996 series Just Mohabbat, where he played the character Vishal. He expanded into films across several Indian languages, appearing in Hindi, Tamil, Bhojpuri, Marathi and Chhattisgarhi productions. Early film credits include Yeh Kaisi Mohabbat Hai (2002), Enge Enadhu Kavithai (2002) in Tamil, and several Bhojpuri titles from the same period.

Television comedy became the core of his public profile. He rose to wide recognition through Comedy Circus and its sequels, where a comic partnership with Sudesh Lehri — popularly referred to as the Krushna-Sudesh jodi — brought him national attention. That collaboration earned him industry awards for comic performance, and he later won further accolades for his work on variety and comedy programmes.

Krushna’s TV roles and appearances are varied: he has competed on dance shows such as Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4, judged dance reality programming, hosted non-fiction formats and played multiple characters on ensemble comedy shows. In 2017 and 2018 he appeared in The Drama Company and then reached a new level of household recognition with the recurring comic character Sapna Lal Nalasoparia on The Kapil Sharma Show.

On-screen he has also worked in films through the 2000s and 2010s, with supporting roles in mainstream Hindi titles including Bol Bachchan (2012), Entertainment (2014), Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3 (2016) and O Pushpa I Hate Tears (2020). He has been involved in regional cinema and continued to perform on stage and television alongside his film work.

Public profile

Krushna is known for his dance skills and comic timing, and he has teamed frequently with his wife, Kashmera Shah, in reality and entertainment programming. Their relationship transitioned from a long-term live-in partnership to a secret marriage in June 2012. The couple became parents to twin sons in June 2017, born through surrogacy; the newborns required neonatal care initially.

He comes from a family with film industry connections: his maternal uncle is actor Govinda, and several cousins are active in entertainment. Personal details reported in profiles include his height of 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in), black hair and black eyes, and that he follows a non-vegetarian diet.

Krushna’s career earnings have been discussed in media profiles; reports cite per-episode fees and film remuneration during peaks of his television run. He has collected a number of television awards, including recognition from Indian Telly and the Indian Television Academy for comic performances and for on-screen partnerships.

Notable incidents and relationships

Throughout his career Krushna has been involved in public disputes that attracted media attention, including disagreements with production teams and a long-running, widely reported rift with his uncle Govinda that unfolded over several years and involved public statements and later attempts at reconciliation. He has acknowledged moments of frustration with producers and has spoken candidly in interviews about competitions and awards in the television industry.

Latest updates

As of the latest available profile material, Krushna remains active across television and film projects and continues to be a familiar face on Indian comedy television. He has diversified his on-screen roles over time, combining acting, hosting and judging assignments with ongoing appearances in entertainment programmes.

Editorial Review and Sources

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Recent Work

Sapna Lal Nalasoparia on The Kapil Sharma Show

Recurring comic character that increased his nationwide recognition

2018
Host of OMG! Yeh Mera India

Hosted the History TV programme

2016
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Career Highlights

  1. Debut TV role in Just Mohabbat (1996) as Vishal
  2. Established comic duo Krushna-Sudesh on Comedy Circus
  3. Played Sapna Lal Nalasoparia on The Kapil Sharma Show
Reviewed by F4U Editorial Desk

F4U profile pages are prepared from public career information, checked for readability, and updated when reliable correction sources are shared with the editorial team.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Krishna Abhishek born?

Krishna Abhishek was born on 30 May 1983.

What is Krishna Abhishek known for?

Krishna Abhishek is known for actor and Comedian.

What is Krishna Abhishek’s marital status?

Krishna Abhishek's marital status is listed as Married.

Who is Krishna Abhishek married to?

Krishna Abhishek is publicly listed as married to Kashmera Shah.