Issar started his acting career as a villain in the Manmohan Desai's 1983 film Coolie, but gained recognition with the portrayal of Duryodhana in B. R. Chopra's television series Mahabharat (1988–1990).
Issar started acting as a villain in Manmohan Desai's 1983 film Coolie but later gained recognition for his role as Duryodhana in B. R. Chopra's television series Mahabharat (1988–1990).