Pushkar graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Mechanical from M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology in 2003 and further pursued his M.S.

Later worked as a SAP consultant for few years and quit his job to live his dream as an entrepreneur.

His film journey started in the year 2016 with a blockbuster hit Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu.

[7] Pushkara Mallikarjunaiah's upcoming production venture is titled as Humble Politician Nograj starring Danish Sait.

[8] Produced under his banner Pushkar films in association with Rakshit Shetty’s Paramvah Studios, this movie is expected to be released in August 2017.