He is one of those rare film makers to have tasted success in both Hindi and South Indian Films. In Hindi he has directed films like Muskurahat, Virasat, Saat Rang Ke Sapne, Gardish, Doli Saja Ke Rakhna, Hera Pheri, Ye Tera Ghar Ye Mera Ghar, Kalapani and of created a comedy niche for himself with laugh riots like Hungama, Hulchul, Garam Masala, Hera Pheri, Malaamal Weekly and Bhool Bhuliayaa. With Mere Baap Pehle Aap he tackles an unusual subject – of a son trying to get his father married with hilarious yet poignant consequences.