1. He was born on November 10, 1967 in Gadarwara, Madhya Pradesh.

2. He studied acting at the National School of Drama in New Delhi.

3. He's the cousin of Rameshwar Neekhra, a two-time MP of Narmadapuram and state vice president of the Indian National Congress.

4. He's married to Bollywood actress Renuka Shahane and they have two sons, Shauryaman and Satyendra.

5. He gained popularity for his role as a psychopathic killer in the film Dushman.

6. He's also starred in the Kannada film Vishnu Vijaya and the OTT crime series The Great Indian Murder.

7. He's also an accomplished author, contributing to the literary world with Maun Muskaan Ki Maar and Ramrajya.

8. He's also a dedicated philanthropist.