He began his illustrious career as one of the youngest filmmakers of Indian Cinema, in the league of Sooraj Barjatya, Aditya Chopra, Karan Johar, and Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
Dharmesh made his directional and screenwriting debut with the crime action film Lootere (1993) starring Sunny Deol and Juhi Chawla in lead roles.
[2] Dharmesh achieved his breakthrough with his next directorial venture, the romantic drama Raja Hindustani (1996) starring Aamir Khan and Karisma Kapoor in lead roles.
Inspired by Emily Brontë's novel Wuthering Heights, the film received positive reviews from critics upon release, with praise for its direction, soundtrack and performances of the cast.
His next venture was the romance Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya (2002) starring Kumar, Kapoor and Abhishek Bachchan in lead roles.
[9] His last directorial to date is the romantic comedy Aap Ki Khatir (2006) starring Akshaye Khanna and Priyanka Chopra in lead roles.