 He made his debut with 1996 film Masoom, featuring in over 20 movies in a career lasting over twenty one years.He had a promising start in the 1990s with several notable films as a supporting actor such as "Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi" (1996), "Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye" (2000), "Gaja Gamini" (2000), "Maa Tujhhe Salaam" (2002) and "Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge" (2002).He also appeared on television in the Star Plus serial "Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi" playing the part of Mihir Virani opposite Smriti Irani in 2002.