Praveen began his journalistic career nearly thirty five years ago. His real urge was to become a story writer and he thought that a career in journalism might help him achieve that aim. He began as a reporter and later attained promotions as a special reporter, sub editor and editor at various places like Goa, Kolhapur, Chiplun, Satara, Nagpur, Mumbai and Aurangabad. Praveen is one of the few Marathi journalists who have a rich understanding of the politics, social work, literature, culture and administration of Maharashtra.