He got his first big break with film Kanyadaan in the year 1993.
Over the course of his career, he had composed music for more than 100 Hindi films.
He had composed songs of hit movies like Chalte Chalte, Baghban, Baabul, Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham, Rajneeti and so many.
He had given the hit songs to the industry like Haathon Mein Aa Gaya Jo Kal, Kya Ada Kya Jalwe Tere Paro, Sona Sona, Gustakhiyaan, Shava Shava, Gur Nalon Ishq Mitha, Mora Piya etc.
He had work with international singers Akon, Julia Fordham and Wyclef Jean.