He has acted in both Bollywood and Punjabi films, including Sargam (1979), Roti Kapada Aur Makaan (1974) and Beharoopia (1971).

This helped him launch himself in movies, while simultaneously acting as a model in advertisements including those for Vicks Action 500.

He started a production company, Creative Eye and is its chairman and managing director.

In the film Swami (1977), the song "Ka Karoon Sajani, Aaye Na Balam" was picturised on him.

He has also worked in other films like Heera Panna, Raaton Ka Raja (where he was the leading man), Shreeman Shrimati etc.