[citation needed] He began performing at the age of seven, when he played male and female roles in the Hindu epic Ramayana.

[citation needed] He made his film debut in Mandi directed by Shyam Benegal in 1983.

[6] In 2009 he appeared in Coronation Street playing the role of Umed, Dev Alahan's uncle.

He is well known for his catchphrase "gayee bhains paanee mein" (the buffalo entered the water), in the movie Mr. India.

Additionally, he garnered international recognition after starring in Marvel Studios' Eternals as Karun.