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• Took up acting in college, but soon realised that film-making is his forte.
• Started his career by editing news for Bombay TV and moved on to editing films later on; Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt helped him get his first break as a director.
• Has often collaborated with the famous Bollywood actor Govinda to make various comedy movies. They first paired up in the film Taaqatwar (1989).
• Honoured with an Academy Award by Asian Academy of Film & Television in 2009.
• Appeared as a judge for the third season of the reality dance competition Nach Baliye.