Was working as a chef in a restaurant in Bangkok before entering films.

Studied martial arts in Bangkok before becoming an actor.

He is the son-in-law of Bollywood mega-star, Rajesh Khanna and actress, Dimple Kapadia, as well as the brother-in-law of actress Rinke Khanna.

Won Best Villain award for `Ajnabee (2001)` as it was his first ever award since his career started in 1991.

Has a son with wife Twinkle Khanna named Araav born 15th September 2002. Became an uncle when sister-in-law Rinke Saran gave birth to a baby girl on 19 October 2004.

Dated Shilpa Shetty twice before his marriage to Twinkle Khanna.

Was a martial arts teacher. One of his students suggested he model and he was soon offered films after his success as a model.

Dated most of his co-stars including Pooja Batra, Raveena Tandon and Rekha (before his marriage to Twinkle Khanna).