[1][2][3] He often writes and performs comic sketches of himself and his wife and known for his refrain chaar lainaa suna raha hoon in Haryanavi dialect.

[4] He was honoured by the Government of India in 2013, with the award of Padma Shri for his contributions to the field of literature.

[5][6] In October 2018, he was appointed as the Vice-Chairman of Hindi Academy, Government of Delhi, succeeded by Vishnu Khare.

[12] In 2004, he hosted his own daily radio show, Sharmaji Se Poocho, which used to air on Red FM 93.5.

[17] Apart from Padma Shri,[18] He is also a recipient of Kaka Hathrasi Hasya Samman[15] and Manhar Thahaka Award.