He studied at Shrivardhan High School till Grade 10 and then came to Mumbai and joined Kirti College, Dadar.

Early career Mapuskar was introduced to the media world in Mumbai by Dr. Satish Rajmachikar, a television producer-director.

He worked there for 4 years, then left to start on his own, producing and line-producing ad films in India and abroad.

Mapuskar started directing music videos for artistes like Sonu Nigam, Jagjit Singh and Mika.

The critically acclaimed ‘father-son-father’ film, starring Sharman Joshi and Boman Irani, was released on 15 June 2012.

It featured Jitendra Joshi and director-actor Ashutosh Gowariker, along with an ensemble cast of 116 actors, including Mapuskar's sons Utsav and Zeal.

He has worked with brands like Cadbury Drinking Chocolate, Vodacom, Milo, Cello Butterflow, Airtel, Serengeti Beer, Classmate Pens and Pan Emirates.