Chandan Prabhakar is an Indian comedian and actor known for his work in television and film. He gained widespread recognition for his performances on the popular comedy show “The Kapil Sharma Show,” where his comic timing and unique characters won the hearts of audiences. Chandan hails from Amritsar, Punjab, and has a background in engineering. Despite his technical education, his passion for comedy led him to pursue a career in entertainment. His journey from a contestant on the comedy reality show “The Great Indian Laughter Challenge” to a beloved television personality showcases his talent and dedication to making people laugh.
General Information About Famous Comedian, Actor Chandan Prabhakar
Chandan completed his graduation in Mechanical Engineering from Hindu College in Amritsar.
Marriage
He has been married to Nandini Khanna since 2015.
Children
They have one child together.
Friendship with Kapil Sharma
He is a childhood friend of Kapil Sharma and has worked together with him in “The Great Indian Laughter Challenge,” “Comedy Nights with Kapil,” and “The Kapil Sharma Show.”
Popular Characters
Some of his most popular characters are Hawaldaar Harpal Singh, Jhanda Singh, Raju, and Chandu Chaiwala.
Career Start
He started his career as a contestant on the comedy show “The Great Indian Laughter Challenge” in 2007, where he emerged as the runner-up.
Film Debut
In 2010, he appeared in Sunil Pal’s directorial “Bhavnao Ko Samjho.”
Punjabi Films
He appeared in three Punjabi films: “Power Cut” (2011), “Disco Singh” (2014), and “Judge Singh LLB” (2015). In “Judge Singh LLB,” he co-produced and co-wrote the screenplay.
“Judge Singh LLB” Reviews
The Guardian described “Judge Singh LLB” as a “scrappy, winning slacker comedy.” Jasmine Singh of The Tribune reviewed it as “definitely a bail-out from the usual storylines.” ABP Sanjha called it a “good courtroom drama in Pollywood.”
“Comedy Circus Ke Ajoobe”
In 2013, he appeared in some episodes of “Comedy Circus Ke Ajoobe.”
Recognition with Kapil Sharma Shows
He achieved recognition by regularly appearing on his friend Kapil Sharma’s shows like “Comedy Nights with Kapil,” “The Kapil Sharma Show,” and “Family Time with Kapil Sharma.”
