Originally named Shyam Sunder, he embraced the moniker Rangeela (which means colorful) early in his career. He gained prominence for his impersonations of various personalities, including PM Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi, on the comedy competition show 'The Great Indian Laughter Challenge' in 2017. His exceptional performance earned him a standing ovation from superstar Akshay Kumar, who was a guest on the show.