He worked as a coolie and a labourer in umbrella manufacturing factory when his father who was a mill worker suffered paralysis.

His younger brother, Arvind Trivedi, is also well-known actor who played Ravana in the Hindi epic TV serial, Ramayana.

He initially played supporting roles in several Gujarati films to earn money and pay college fees.

Ravindra Dave chose him to play lead role following his performance in Gujarati film Abhinay Samrat.

The story of movie was based on the famine of Vikram Samvat 1956 (1900 AD) where the condition of people was dire and many died due to starvation.

[2] His brother Arvind Trivedi is also an actor who acted in Gujarati and Hindi films as well as television shows.

He also acted in Hindi film Jungle Mein Mangal, Pavitra Papi, Parde ke Pichhe, Nagina along with his brother Arvind Trivedi in a negative role.