Made his debut in acting in the role of a police inspector in a play called Pagalghar
Was spotted by Bollywood actor Naseeruddin Shah in National School of Drama (Delhi), on whose recommendation he clinched his debut film role in Bhopal Express (1999)
Moved to Mumbai for working in films after having worked in theatres in Delhi for over a decade
Was arrested at Abu Dhabi airport in February 2005 for possession of drugs