He is an orthopaedician, birdwatcher, birdlover. He was the first to film the migratory flamingoes at Hipparega Lake in Solapur. He has worked extensively with Maruti Chitampalli, Dr Rehmani, and Dr Kelkar. His book “Solapur: Pakshi Nandanvan” documents all species of local and migratory birds in Solapur district. Some of his photographic work is included in Maruti Chitampalli’s book: “Pakshikosh”. He is awarded the Kirloskar Vasundhara Mitra.