Anukalp Goswami
| Anukalp Goswami | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| 💼 Occupation | Screenwriter, director |
| 📆 Years active | 2012–present |
| Known for | The Kapil Sharma Show The Great Indian Kapil Show Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon |
Anukalp Goswami is an Indian screenwriter and director who primarily works in Hindi television and cinema. He is best known for his extensive collaboration with comedian Kapil Sharma, serving as a prominent writer for Comedy Nights with Kapil, The Kapil Sharma Show, and directing Netflix's The Great Indian Kapil Show. He also wrote the story and screenplay for the hit comedy film Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon (2015) and made his feature directorial debut with its sequel, Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 (2025).
Early life
Goswami hails from Jaipur, Rajasthan. He moved to Mumbai to pursue a career in the Indian entertainment industry as a writer.
Career
Television
Goswami began his career writing for television dramas and comedies. In 2012, he worked on the supernatural television series Anamika.
His major breakthrough came when he joined the writing team of the hit sketch comedy show Comedy Nights with Kapil on Colors TV, writing nearly 200 episodes between 2013 and 2016. Following the show's conclusion, Goswami continued his creative partnership with Kapil Sharma as a core writer for The Kapil Sharma Show on Sony Entertainment Television from 2016 to 2022, contributing to over 360 episodes. He also wrote for other television projects, including the 2017 sitcom Bhaag Bakool Bhaag.
When Sharma shifted his talk show format to digital streaming with Netflix's The Great Indian Kapil Show in 2024, Goswami transitioned into the role of series director, handling multiple seasons of the global streaming show.
Film
Goswami transitioned to Hindi cinema by writing the original story and co-writing the screenplay for the 2015 romantic comedy film Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon, directed by Abbas–Mustan. The film marked the feature film debut of Kapil Sharma and became a commercial success at the box office. He subsequently contributed to other film scripts, including dialogue and screenplay work for Welcome To New York (2018) and Hungama 2 (2021).
In 2025, Goswami made his feature film directorial debut with the spiritual sequel Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2, which he also wrote. The comedy-drama was produced by Abbas–Mustan Films and Star Studios, starring Kapil Sharma, Manjot Singh, and an ensemble cast. The film notably featured one of the final on-screen appearances of veteran actor Asrani.
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Anamika | Writer | 128 episodes |
| 2013–2016 | Comedy Nights with Kapil | Writer | 193 episodes |
| 2016–2022 | The Kapil Sharma Show | Writer | 363 episodes |
| 2017 | Bhaag Bakool Bhaag | Writer | 99 episodes |
| 2022 | Kapil Sharma: I'm Not Done Yet | Writer | Netflix Stand-up Special |
| 2024–2026 | The Great Indian Kapil Show | Director, Writer | Netflix series |
Film
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon | No | Yes | Story and co-screenplay |
| 2018 | Welcome To New York | No | Yes | Screenplay & dialogues |
| 2021 | Hungama 2 | No | Yes | Dialogues |
| 2025 | Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 | Yes | Yes | Feature directorial debut |
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Category:Living people
Category:Indian screenwriters
Category:Hindi-language film directors
Category:Indian television directors
Category:People from Jaipur
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