A graduate of FTII Pune, Rakesh has been working alongside the leading directors and producers of Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata for the last 33 years. His Audiography credits to date cover 140 Hindi released feature films. He has worked in international documentaries for BBC and CBC. He pioneered the incorporation of digital technology in all aspects of motion picture production in India. His professional achievements include four Filmfare awards, seven nominations and two wins for Screen awards, three nominations and one win for Zee awards and one IIFA awards for films such as Aitraaz (2004), Aks (2001), Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha (1998), Pardes (1997), Barsaat (1995), Damini (1993) and Taal (1999). He is also the Guest Faculty at FTII and SRFTI.

Testimonial by HOD:
The Sound Recording and Sound Design course in WWI has a simplified and scientific structure. The entire course is practical and industry oriented. The students get to learn and do hands-on practice on world-class professional equipments. This makes the students well equipped to face the industry and its demanding standards.