| 1. He began his professional journey as an athlete, specializing in shot put and discus throw. |
| 2. In 2002, he was recognized as the most handsome man on Indian television. |
| 3. He is well-known for delivering the memorable line 'Darwaza tod do Daya' in the TV show CID. |
| 4. In real life, he shares a close friendship with Aditya Srivastava, who portrays Abhijeet on CID. |
| 5. He was a champion shot put and discus thrower in Maharashtra in 1996. |
| 6. He received the Best Actor award for his performance in the Tulu play Secret. |
| 7. He won the Best Supporting Actor award for his role in CID at the Gold Awards in 2012. |
| 8. In 2018, he was inducted into the Gold Awards Hall of Fame. |
| 9. He participated in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4 in 2010. |
| 10. He participated in Khatron Ke Khiladi 5 in 2014. |
| 11. In December 2022, he underwent a hair transplant surgery. |
| 12. In 2024, he teamed up with Aditya Srivastava for a travel and food-based YouTube show called Safarkhana. |
