He is famous as the dacoit Kalia in the film Sholay and the dialogue, "Sardar maine aapka namak khaya hai" and in movie Andaz Apna Apna with the dialogue "galti se mistake hogaya". On television he is most remembered for his role in Zabaan Sambhalke (1993). He has also acted in Marathi theatre over the years.
Sardar maine aap ka namak khaya hai - Sholay Galati say mistake ho gaya - movie Andaz Apna Apna.
Selected filmography Club 60 (2013) Golmaal 3 (2010) ....Shambu Kaka Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge (2010) ....himself Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani (2009) ....Robert Paying Guest (2009) Dhoondte Reh Jaoge (2009) . Financer Money Hai Toh Honey Hai (2008) . Jaiswal's Doctor Khushboo (2008) Halla Bol (2008) .
Mangesh Family - Ties of Blood (2006) Viruddh. Family Comes First (2005) . Politician Pehchaan: The Face of Truth (2005) .
Mamaji Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen (2005) . Ratilal Insan (2005) . Real Estate Agent Uttarayan (2004) .
Babu Borkar Shararat (2002) . Keshav Deshpande Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya (2001) Khiladi 420 (2000) . Nadkarni Aaghaaz (2000) .
Deshpande Hadh Kar Di Aapne (2000) . Khanna's employee Pukar (2000) . Dayanand Hawasti Mela (2000) .
Patil Rao China Gate (1998) . Ghanshyam Aag (1994) . Village Doctor Jai Kishen (1994) .
Havaldar Shevde Andaz Apna Apna (1994) . Robert Janam Se Pehle (1994) . Teerat Ram (spy) Prem Shakti (1994) .
Kewalchand's Manager Beta Ho To Aisa (1994) . Poojary Banjaran (1991) . Bujangji Maharaj Dancer (1991) .
Dhasukh Ghotale Do Matwale (1991) . Cottage Keeper Karz Chukana Hai (1991) . Gama Pahelwan Afsana Pyar Ka (1991) .
Gurumurthy (Physics Prof) Benaam Badsha (1991) . Guard Na Insaafi(1989 ) Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988) . Maan Singh Dariya Dil (1988) Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi (1988) .
Bali Saglikade Bombabomb (1988) ....Kingpong Nagina (film) (1986) . Singh Naache Mayuri (1986) Andar Baahar (1984) . Bartender Phulwari (1984) .
Horse-riding trainer Hum Hain Lajawaab (1984) . Creditor Panch qaidy.........(1981)......Daku Karz (1980) . Baiyan (Kabir's left) Jal Mahal (1980) Qurbani (1980) .
Vikram's man aaitya bilavar nagoba (1979) Tapasya (1976) -- Gopi Sholay (1975) ...Kaalia Insaaniyat (1974) . Circus employee Jurm Aur Sazaa (1974) ... aka Crime and Punishment Jalte Badan (1973) Shareef Budmaash (1973) . Prisoner Raampur Ka Lakshman (1972) .
Michael Ganwaar (1970) . Villager Pagla Kahin Ka (1970) Jeene Ki Raah (1969) . Raghunandan - Sudha's prospective groom Anokhi Raat (1968) .
Idle bandit Ya Malak (1964).
