| 1. Began acting at a young age in 1962, earning the National Award for Best Child Artist. |
| 2. Involved in Marathi, Hindi, and Bhojpuri entertainment fields. |
| 3. Directed numerous TV shows and Marathi movies. |
| 4. Hosted 'Chalti Ka Naam Antakshari' on Star Plus. |
| 5. Triumphed in 'Nach Baliye' Season 1 alongside spouse Supriya Pilgaonkar. |
| 6. Served as a judge on 'Chhote Miyan' on Colors TV. |
| 7. Released autobiography 'Hach Maza Marg' after five decades in the business. |
| 8. Received two National Film Awards, seven Maharashtra State Film Awards, and two Filmfare Awards Marathi. |
| 9. Acted as child artist in around 65 films before transitioning to lead roles in successful films like Geet Gaata Chal (1975), Balika Badhu (1976), Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se (1978), and Nadiya Ke Paar (1982). |
| 10. Starred as Ahmed in the 1975 film Sholay. |
