Was good at cricket growing up and was even selected for CK Nayudu Tournament for emerging players under 23 years, which is a stepping stone to First Class cricket, but was unable to compete because of lack of funds.
Met his wife Sutapa Sikdar while in school – they were both studying acting, but she was also intending to pursue story and screenplay writing.
His first lead role in a Bollywood film was in 2005's Rog.