Meet Rajiv Thakur, actor-comedian who turned tides in his favor and gained comic fame

From struggling with poverty to becoming one of India’s most famous comedians, he has carved a niche for himself in the entertainment industry. Rajiv Thakur, born on August 7, 1984 in Amritsar, Punjab, Thakur’s rise to limelight is a story of talent, determination and persistence. Today, he is popular for his comic timing on The Kapil Sharma Show and is also playing crucial roles in movies and web series. Thakur’s early life Thakur’s early years made him face financial hardships. At the time of his birth, a series of misfortunes also happened in his family. His father was expelled from the family after an arranged marriage, a devastating fire that destroyed father’s thread factory because of a prolonged rainstorm. Recalling his tough time, Thakur shared with DNA, ‘’Now, I take it as a joke…Imagine it rained for 7 days. I have two sisters, and I took all the beatings.’’ Despite all the challenges, Thakur completed his studies and obtained his Bachelor of Commerce and a postgraduate diploma in Computer Applications at Khalsa College, Amritsar. His passion for acting landed him in theatre, where he brushed his acting skills and also improved his role in writing and direction. He gained his initial limelight as a second runner up in the Punjabi comedy reality show ‘’Hasde Hasande Ravo’’ on MH One. He found immense success through Sony TV’s ‘’Comedy Circus’’, which made his way for his future. Thakur through his acting profession has earned wealth and has estimated net worth of Rs 10-12 crore, as DNA reported. Thakur’s projects Thankur has also appeared in Punjabi films like ‘’Khich Ghuggi Khich’’ which was released in 2010 and Hindi movies like ‘’Second Hand Husband’’ in 2015 and ‘’Tutak Tutak Tutiya’’ that came in theatres in 2016. He is famous for his act on ‘’The Kapil Sharma show’’ where his perfect comedy timing has gained applause from nationwide audiences. Recently he was in the news for playing a negative character in the Netfliz series ‘’IC 814: The Kandhar Hijack’’. He received a lot of praise for his acting versatility. Recently, he took on a serious role as the antagonist in the Netflix series "IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack," showcasing his versatility as an actor.