His first performance took place soon after, when he sang for a children's programme, Shishu Mahal, from All India Radio, Kolkata.

Ghoshal stood first in 'Sangeet Bharati Degree Examination' in 1966—1967 and was awarded a gold medal.

His association with Ray continued, sometimes as an assistant music director, and he eventually won the National Award in 1981 for Hirak Rajar Deshe.

Ghoshal visited the UK, USA, Canada, and Germany for various musical concerts.

[1] Ghoshal was offered honorary citizenship of Chicago in 1994 by Mayor Richard M. Daley,[2] as well as other awards: As playback singer Popular songs As music director