He started working in the Indian film industry in 1970.
Subhash Ghai formed a company, Mukta Arts Private Limited which, in 2000, became a public company. He is its chairman and managing director.
In 2006, he set up his own film institute Whistling Woods International in Mumbai. The institute trains students in production, direction, cinematography, acting, animation etc.
Director: Black & White (2008), Kisna (2005), Yaadein (2001), Taal (1999), Pardes (1997), Khalnayak (1993), Saudagar (1991), Ram Lakhan (1989), Karma (1986), Meri Jung (1985), Hero (1983), Vidhaata (1982), Krodhi (1981), Karz (1980), Gautam Govinda (1979), Vishwanath (1978), Kalicharan (1976) .
Producer: Black & White (2008), Bombay To Bangkok (2008), Good Boy Bad Boy (2007), Apna Sapna Money Money (2006), 36 China Town (2006), Iqbal (2005), Kisna (2005), Aitraaz (2004), Joggers' Park (2003), Ek Aur Ek Gyarah (2003), Yaadein (2001), Rahul (2001), Taal (1999), Pardes (1997), Trimurti (1995), Khalnayak (1993), Saudagar (1991), Ram Lakhan (1989), Karma (1986), Hero (1983).
Story Writer: Kisna (2005), Joggers' Park (2003), Yaadein (2001), Taal (1999), Pardes (1997), Khalnayak (1993), Saudagar (1991), Ram Lakhan (1989), Karma (1986), Hero (1983),Vishwanath (1978), Khan Dost (1976).
Dialogue Writer: Black & White (2008), Joggers' Park (2003), Yaadein (2001), Taal (1999)
Screenplay: Black & White (2008), Kisna (2005), Joggers' Park (2003), Yaadein (2001), Taal (1999), Pardes (1997)
Upcoming Films: Right Yaaa Wrong(2008), Yuvraaj (2008), Rasta Pyar Ka (2008), Cycle Kick (2008).