Dino moved from Bangalore to Mumbai in 1996 to participate in the prestigious Gladrags Manhunt Contest, where he was declared the undisputed winner. He then went on to win the second place at the International Manhunt Contest, and once there; there was no looking back. Flooded with offers for ramp shows and press advertisements, he not only got a chance to work with the top designers of the country, he bagged illustrious endorsements for brands including Colgate, Live in Jeans, Polo, Red Tape Shoes, 7-Up, Siyaram and Bisleri. He also appeared in music videos for a host of artistes including Bali Brahmbhatt, Alisha Chinai and Abhijit. Looking to expand his horizons in the entertainment business, Dino starred in the young and hip `Pyar Mein Kabhi Kabhi'. Though the film failed to make a mark, Dino caught the eye of Mukesh Bhatt, who saw great potential in young man and introduced him to Vikram Bhatt who was then casting for his upcoming film`Raaz'. Raaz, a contemporary, psychological thriller invading the paranormal realm, required a charismatic protagonist and Dino fit the bill perfectly. After the success of the movie, Dino was seen in some more thrillers including Baaz: A bird in Danger, Sssshhh, and Mahesh Manjrekar’s Rakht. His forthcoming movies include Pooja Bhatt’s Holiday, Vikram Chopra’s Fight Club, Mahesh Manjrekar’s Deha, and Yogendra Singh’s Kabhi Bhi Kahin Bhi