Krishna Abhishek
| Krishna Abhishek | |
|---|---|
 Krishna Abhishek on Comedy Circus sets | |
| Born |
Abhishek Sharma 30 May 1976[1] Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Krishna Abhishek, Krushna Abhishek, Krushna, Krishna |
| Occupation | Actor, stand-up comedian, tv host and reality tv personality |
| Spouse(s) | Kashmira Shah (m. 2013-present) |
| Relatives | See Govinda family |
Abhishek Sharma (popularly known by his screen name Krishna Abhishek) is an Indian film actor and comedian. He got appreciation for his work in films like Bol Bachchan and Entertainment (2014). He is also a dancer and has participated in numerous dance reality shows, including, Nach Baliye (Season 3) (2007) and Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (Season 4) (2010).[2] As a stand up comedian, he made name after he participated in successive Comedy Circus seasons, Comedy Circus 2 (2008) and was a wild card entry in Comedy Circus 3 (2009) with Sudesh Lehri, apart from Comedy Circus Ka Jadoo (2010) and Jubilee Comedy Circus (2011).[3]
Career
He made his film debut with Yeh Kaisi Mohabbat Hai (2002), and went to act in films like Hum Tum Aur mother in 2005, Jahan Jaaeyega Hamen Paaeyega (2007), and Aur Pappu Pass Ho Gaya in the same year. Later he shifted to Bhojpuri films. He played the lead in the TV series, Sautela (Doordarshan) in 2007.[4][5]
He participated in various seasons of stand up comedy show, Comedy Circus, including, Comedy Circus 2 (2008), Comedy Circus 3 (2009), where he was a wild card entry in Comedy Circus 3 (2009) with Sudesh Lehri.
He participated in the celebrity couple dance-reality shows, starting with Nach Baliye (Season 3) (2007),[6][7] and Kabhi Kabhii Pyaar Kabhi Kabhii Yaar (2008) along with girl friend Kashmira Shah and eventually won the latter. He also appeared in a similar show, Jalwa Four 2 Ka 1 (2008). In 2010, he participated in dance reality show, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (Season 4) with choreograph Robin Merchant.[8] Previously he had also appeared as a judge in the reality dance show on DD National, Krazzy Kiya Re, along with Sudha Chandran.
As a celebrity couple he and Kashmira Shah took part in reality show Love Lock Up on UTV Bindass in February 2011,[9] in which actress Priyanka Chopra played the role of peace maker.[10][11]
Filmography
- Feature films
| Year | Title | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Yeh Kaisi Mohabbat Hai | Hindi | |
| 2002 | Enge Enathu Kavithai | Tamil | |
| 2005 | Hum Tum Aur Mom: Mother Never Misguides | Keshav | Hindi |
| 2006 | Suhaag | Bhojpuri | |
| 2006 | Tohar Pyar Chahi | Bhojpuri | |
| 2006 | Poojiha Charan Maai Baap Ke | Bhojpuri | |
| 2006 | Sathi Sanghatee | Bhojpuri | |
| 2006 | Devar Ji | Bhojpuri | |
| 2006 | Kahan Jaiba Najaria Churai Ke | Bhojpuri | |
| 2006 | Kahe Bansuriya Bajaye | Bhojpuri | |
| 2006 | Suroor (unreleased) | Hindi | |
| 2006 | Gehri Chaal (unreleased) | Hindi | |
| 2007 | Hamaar Izzat | Bhojpuri | |
| 2007 | London Wali Se Neha Lagai Bo | Bhojpuri | |
| 2007 | Mumbai Che Pahune | Marathi | |
| 2007 | Jahan Jaaeyega Hamen Paaeyega | Tony | Hindi |
| 2007 | Aur Pappu Paas Ho Gaya | Pappu / Prince of Trikamgarh | Hindi |
| 2007 | Sajnwa Anadi Sajania Khiladi | Bhojpuri | |
| 2007 | Pyaar Ke Rang Hazaar | Rahul | Hindi |
| 2007 | Ayi Ayi Yaa Karoon Main Kya | Hindi | |
| 2008 | Naag Naagin | Vaibhav | Bhojpuri |
| 2008 | De Da Piritiya Udhaar | Bhojpuri | |
| 2008 | Seeta | Chhattisgarhi | |
| 2008 | Gawanwa Le Ja Raja Ji | Bhojpuri | |
| 2008 | Rang Barse Ganga Kinaar | Bhojpuri | |
| 2008 | 8 PM: A Murder Mystery | Inspector Raja | Hindi |
| 2009 | Hamar Rajau Daroga No. 1 | Bhojpuri | |
| 2012 | Bol Bachchan | Ravi Shastri | Hindi |
| 2014 | Its Entertainment | Jugnu | Hindi |
| 2015 | 2 Chehare | Hindi | |
| 2016 | Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3 | Mickey | Hindi |
| 2016 | Jhunjhunaa 3 | Upcoming 2017 Film | Hindi |
| 2016 | Full 2 Jugaadu 3 | Upcoming 2017 Film | Hindi |
- Television series
| Year | Show | Role(s) | Co-star(s) | Genre | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Just Mohabbat | Vishal | Drama | Sony TV | |
| 2007 | Nach Baliye (Season 3) | Himself (as contestant) | Kashmira Shah | Reality | STAR Plus |
| 2007 | Sautela[4] | Yogank | Mukesh Khanna | Drama | DD National |
| 2008 | Kabhi Kabhii Pyaar Kabhi Kabhii Yaar | Himself | Kashmira Shah | Reality | Sony TV |
| 2008 | Comedy Circus 2 | Himself | Sudesh Lehri | Standup Comedy | Sony TV |
| 2008 | Jalwa Four 2 Ka 1 | Himself (as contestant) | Shakti Kapoor | Reality | 9X |
| 2008 | Krazzy Kiya Re (Season 1) | Himself (as judge) | Sudha Chandran, Bakhtiyaar Irani and Habiba Rehman | Reality | DD National |
| 2009 | Comedy Circus 3 | Himself | Sudesh Lehri | Standup Comedy | Sony TV |
| 2009 | Comedy Circus Maha Sangram | Himself | Sudesh Lehri | Standup Comedy | Sony TV |
| 2010 | Comedy Circus Ke Superstars | Himself | Sudesh Lehri | Standup Comedy | Sony TV |
| 2010 | Comedy Circus Ka Jadoo | Himself | Sudesh Lehri | Standup Comedy | Sony TV |
| 2010 | Comedy Ka Daily Soap | Himself | Standup Comedy | Sony TV | |
| 2010 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (Season 4) | Himself (as contestant) | Robin Merchant (dance partner and choreographer) | Reality | Sony TV |
| 2011 | Love Lock Up (Season 1, Episode 5) | Himself | Kashmira Shah (partner) and Priyanka Chopra (peacemaker) | Reality | Bindass |
| 2011 | Jubilee Comedy Circus | Himself | Sudesh Lehri | Standup Comedy | Sony TV |
| 2011 | Comedy Circus Ke Taansen | Himself | Sudesh Lehri | Standup Comedy | Sony TV |
| 2011 | Comedy Circus Ka Naya Daur | Himself | Sudesh Lehri | Standup Comedy | Sony TV |
| 2012 | Kahani Comedy Circus Ki | Himself | Sudesh Lehri | Standup Comedy | Sony TV |
| 2012 | Comedy Circus Ke Ajoobe | Himself | Sudesh Lehri | Standup Comedy | Sony TV |
| 2013 | Comedy Circus Ke Mahabali | Himself | Sudesh Lehri | Standup Comedy | Sony TV |
| 2013 | Nadaniyaan | Narrator | Sitcom | BIG Magic | |
| 2014 | Boogie Woogie Kids Championship (Teen Ka Tadka episode) | Himself (as celebrity dance partner) | Reality | Sony TV | |
| 2014 | Gangs of Haseepur | Contestant | Sketch Comedy | Zee tv | |
| 2014 | Mad In India (Episodes 12 and 13) | Himself (as host) | Sunil Grover | Sketch Comedy | Star Plus |
| 2014 | MAX Fully Deewana Contest | Various roles | Kiku Sharda | Parody | Sony MAX |
| 2014 | Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega (Season 5) | Himself (as host) | Mona Singh | Reality | Sony TV |
| 2014 | Badi Door Se Aaye Hain (Episode 44) | Jugnu (in guest appearance) | Akshay Kumar and ensemble cast of Badi Door Se Aaye Hain | Comedy, Drama, sitcom, Action, Fantasy | SAB TV |
| 2014-15 | Comedy Classes | Krishna, the acting teacher | Bharti Singh | Sitcom | Life OK |
| 2015 | Killerr Karaoke Atka Toh Latkah | Himself (as host) | Game Show | &TV | |
| 2015 | Comedy Nights Bachao | Himself (as host and roaster) | Shakeel Siddiqui, Naseem Vicky(as co-actors) , Karan Wahi Shruti Seth, Pooja Bose, Nia Sharma Aditi Bhatia, Sumit Vyas, Balraj Sahay, Sharad Malhotra(as co-actors), Bharti Singh (as host), Sudesh Lehri and Adaa Khan (as co-actors and roasters) | Roast Comedy | Colors TV |
| 2015 | Zee Rishtey Awards | Himself (as host) | Bharti Singh | Award show | Zee tv |
| 2015 | SANSUI Colors Stardust Awards | Himself (as host) | Award show | Colors TV | |
| 2016 | Comedy Nights Live | Pappu Singh | Sketch Comedy | Colors TV | |
| 2016 | OMG! Yeh Mera India | Himself (as host) | Factual television | History TV18 | |
| 2016 | Colors Golden Petal Awards | Himself (as host) | Bharti Singh | Award show | Colors TV |
Awards and honours
- Indian Telly Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role (2014) for Comedy Circus
- Indian Television Academy Award for Popular Comedy-Duo (2015) with Sudesh Lehri for Comedy Circus
- BIG Star Most Entertaining Jury/Host (TV)-Non Fiction (2015) with Bharti Singh for Comedy Nights Bachao
References
- ↑ "Krushna Abhishek's 30th birthday party". India Times. 31 May 2013. Retrieved 3 June 2013.
- ↑ "TV actors dominate Jhalak Dikhla Jaa 4". Times of India. 8 December 2010. Archived from the original on 12 December 2010. Retrieved 12 February 2011.
- ↑ "Shekhar Suman, Renuka Shahane among 'Jhalak..' participants". Indian Express. 8 December 2010. Retrieved 12 February 2011.
- 1 2 Joshi, Nitin (12 February 2007). "Pro-file:Krishna Abhishek". Indian Express. Archived from the original on 5 May 2007. Retrieved 12 February 2011.
- ↑ "'We are in a deep relationship'". DNA. 18 January 2007. Retrieved 12 February 2011.
- ↑ "Nach Baliye 3 ready to hit screens". CNN-IBN. 20 September 2007. Retrieved 12 February 2011.
- ↑ "Shall we dance?". The Telegraph. 26 August 2007. Retrieved 12 February 2011.
- ↑ "Ankita out of 'Jhalak Dikhlaa Jaa'". Times of India. 17 February 2011. Retrieved 12 February 2011.
- ↑ "What's next for Kash-Krushna?". The Times of India. TNN. 7 February 2011. Retrieved 12 February 2011.
- ↑ "Priyanka Chopra: On love". Times of India. 4 February 2011. Retrieved 12 February 2011.
- ↑ "Priyanka plays peacemaker between Krishna, Kashmera". NDTV. Archived from the original on 6 February 2011. Retrieved 12 February 2011.
External links
- Krishna Abhishek at the Internet Movie Database
- Krishna Abhishek on Bollywood Hungama
- Krishna Abhishek on Twitter
