Sobti rose to prominence in 2011 as Arnav Singh Raizada, a business tycoon in Star Plus's Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon.

[citation needed] In 2020, he appeared in Voot's original mystery crime thriller show Asur as Nikhil Nair.

[citation needed] He also played a cameo role in Srijit Mukherji's Zee 5 web series Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke.

His performance as Amarpal Garundi was well appreciated by the critics, film fraternity, prominent award functions and the public alike.

His latest comedy drama Raat Jawaan Hai directed by Sumeet Vyas opened to highly positive reviews.

Barun Sobti married his high school sweetheart, Pashmeen Manchanda, on 12 December 2010, in a private ceremony in a Gurudwara.