He later starred in the PTV drama "Akhri Chattan" (آخری چٹان)[4] written by Naseem Hijazi in the early 1980s.
[5] He graduated with Master's degree from University of Karachi and subsequently started pursuing his career in acting and theatre.
He cited his initial success on the silver screen as a result of encouragement by the famous Pakistani writer Fatima Surayya Bajia and veteran director and producer Qasim Jalali.
[6] He rapidly emerged as a prominent actor with his memorable role in Shama as "Nana ki Jan Qamru (The beloved grandson of Qamar)".
[citation needed] He was particularly noted for his historical roles, by not only the public but also veteran PTV director Agha Nasir for his impressive portrayal of "Shiwani Khan (Muhammad Shaybani" in the PTV Series "Babur" (life story of the first Mogul emperor Babur).