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Updated On: 10 September, 2025 05:58 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto

Hart is all set to perform in Mumbai at the NSCI Dome SVP Stadium in Worli on September 21, but many people may not know that there is more to him that his silver screen and on-stage personality. Here are some fun facts about the entertainer

Hart is all set to perform in Mumbai at the NSCI Dome SVP Stadium in Worli on September 21, but many people may not know that there is more to him that his silver screen and on-stage personality. Here are some fun facts about the entertainer

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Hart is all set to perform in Mumbai at the NSCI Dome SVP Stadium in Worli on September 21, but many people may not know that there is more to him that his silver screen and on-stage personality. Here are some fun facts about the entertainer
<p><strong>Started out with &lsquo;Lil&rsquo; Kev The Nugget&rsquo; as his stage name</strong><br />Yes, that was one of the stage names he considered as a standup comedian when he first started in Philly&rsquo;s stand-up scene. He then briefly used &lsquo;Lil&rsquo; Kev The Bastard&rsquo; as his stage name before his mentor advised him to use his real name</p>

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Started out with ‘Lil’ Kev The Nugget’ as his stage name
Yes, that was one of the stage names he considered as a standup comedian when he first started in Philly’s stand-up scene. He then briefly used ‘Lil’ Kev The Bastard’ as his stage name before his mentor advised him to use his real name

<p><strong>Dreamed about being an NBA player</strong><br />During his childhood, Kevin&rsquo;s mother signed him up for the same basketball camp as Kobe Bryant. The comedian soon realised his hoop dreams would not come true after discovering his gameplay wasn&rsquo;t strong enough. However, years later, Kevin technically did go on to play in the NBA by making several appearances at the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, where he took home the MVP award four straight years in a row</p>

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Dreamed about being an NBA player
During his childhood, Kevin’s mother signed him up for the same basketball camp as Kobe Bryant. The comedian soon realised his hoop dreams would not come true after discovering his gameplay wasn’t strong enough. However, years later, Kevin technically did go on to play in the NBA by making several appearances at the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, where he took home the MVP award four straight years in a row

<p><strong>Serial entrepreneur</strong><br />A punchline king and a business mogul, there is more to Hart beyond movies and comedy specials, Kevin Hart runs his flagship entertainment company - HartBeat Productions, a plant-based restaurant - Hart House, and co-owns a tequila brand- Gran Coramino among other things</p>

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Serial entrepreneur
A punchline king and a business mogul, there is more to Hart beyond movies and comedy specials, Kevin Hart runs his flagship entertainment company - HartBeat Productions, a plant-based restaurant - Hart House, and co-owns a tequila brand- Gran Coramino among other things

<p><strong>Once worked as a shoe salesman</strong><br />Kevin`s done everything from working as a shoe salesman to becoming the first actor/entertainer to have a cross-training shoe with Nike. He played an active role in designing the Hustle Hart line</p>

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Once worked as a shoe salesman
Kevin`s done everything from working as a shoe salesman to becoming the first actor/entertainer to have a cross-training shoe with Nike. He played an active role in designing the Hustle Hart line

<p><strong>First comedian to sell out an NFL Stadium</strong><br />Hart made history when he sold out Lincoln Financial Field in his hometown of Philadelphia during his "What Now?" tour&mdash;becoming the first comedian ever to do so</p>
<p>Bringing his `Acting My Age Tour` to the India for the very first time, Indians are in for a treat. Tickets are available on the District app</p>
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First comedian to sell out an NFL Stadium
Hart made history when he sold out Lincoln Financial Field in his hometown of Philadelphia during his "What Now?" tour—becoming the first comedian ever to do so

Bringing his `Acting My Age Tour` to the India for the very first time, Indians are in for a treat. Tickets are available on the District app

 

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