Updated On: 18 February, 2026 06:57 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Kiku Sharda has dismissed claims that Kapil Sharma is a “wannabe fake person,” calling their bond respectful and well maintained. He said public perception often differs from reality and stressed that their long association

Kiku Sharda and Kapil Sharma
Comedian Kiku Sharda has defended his relationship with Kapil Sharma, calling it respectful and dismissing suggestions that Kapil is a “wannabe fake person.” In a candid conversation with the media, Kiku addressed their professional and personal dynamic, firmly putting to rest any notion of animosity between them.
Speaking warmly about Kapil, Kiku said, “Kapil Sharma is not a wannabe fake person.” He emphasised that people’s assumptions about their rapport are often based on misinformation, insisting instead that their bond is grounded in mutual respect.