Netflix has announced The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 5, with the popular comedy series returning for the festive season. The new season will premiere on September 26, 2026, with fresh episodes streaming every Saturday at 8:00 PM on Netflix.
Kapil Sharma returns as host, joined by Sunil Grover, Krushna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda, Archana Puran Singh and Navjot Singh Sidhu. Season 5 will continue the show’s combination of celebrity conversations, comedy sketches, banter and entertainment.
| The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 5 | Details |
|---|---|
| Show | The Great Indian Kapil Show |
| Season | Season 5 |
| Premiere Date | September 26, 2026 |
| Streaming Day | Every Saturday |
| Streaming Time | 8:00 PM |
| OTT Platform | Netflix |
| Host | Kapil Sharma |
| Cast | Sunil Grover, Krushna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda |
| Permanent Guests | Archana Puran Singh, Navjot Singh Sidhu |
| Season 5 Theme | Hasi Ka Tyo-haha-har |
The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 5 Release Date and Time
The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 5 starts streaming on Netflix from September 26, 2026. Following the premiere, a new episode will arrive every Saturday at 8:00 PM.
The latest season has been planned around the festive period, with Netflix introducing ‘Hasi Ka Tyo-haha-har’ – Festival of Laughter as its central theme.
The concept builds on the show’s earlier associations with ‘Funnyvaar’, ‘Parivaar’ and its comedy ‘mastiverse’, while Season 5 brings the celebrations into the upcoming festive season.
Kapil Sharma Returns as Host
Kapil Sharma returns to lead The Great Indian Kapil Show for its fifth season.
Speaking about the show’s return, Kapil Sharma expressed gratitude for the response received from audiences around the world and said the team continues to discover new opportunities for fun with every season.
He also indicated that the new edition will celebrate major festivities, including Diwali and Christmas, through the show’s distinctive comedy format.
Sunil Grover, Krushna Abhishek and Kiku Sharda Return
The familiar team will reunite for Season 5, with Sunil Grover, Krushna Abhishek and Kiku Sharda returning alongside Kapil Sharma.
Archana Puran Singh and Navjot Singh Sidhu will also be part of the new season.
Their interactions, character-based sketches, spontaneous humour and exchanges with guests will continue to form an important part of the programme.
Celebrity Guests and Newsmakers in Season 5
The fifth season will welcome celebrity guests, newsmakers and personalities from different walks of life.
Episodes will combine conversations with the guests, comedy sketches, banter and roasting, continuing the entertainment format established by the Netflix series.
The festive positioning is expected to play a prominent role throughout the season as the show moves through celebrations including Diwali and Christmas.
Watch The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 5 on Netflix
The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 5 premieres September 26, 2026, exclusively on Netflix. New episodes will stream every Saturday at 8:00 PM.
With Kapil Sharma and the familiar comedy team returning for another season, the show will once again combine celebrity conversations and comedy with its new Hasi Ka Tyo-haha-har festive theme.
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