[1][2][3] He worked in notable films such as Howrah Bridge (1958), Bombai Ka Babu (1960), Kashmir Ki Kali (1964), Gumnaam (1965), Do Badan (1966), Love in Tokyo (1966) and Benaam (1974).
His career in acting began when he joined a drama company, where he served drinks and washed utensils.
There would be occasions when artistes playing minor roles failed to turn up; this would give the spot boys an opportunity to fill in for them.
His first movie was a Marathi film called Pedgaonche Shahane (1952) in which he played the role of a South Indian.
[4] He paired with fellow comedians Mehmood and Shobha Khote in numerous Hindi films, such as Sasural (1961).