He won the Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards for best lyricist for Swaralipi (1962), Palatak (1964), Anthony Firingee (1968), Bon Palashir Padabali (1974), Sanyasi Raja (1976) and Anurager Chhoan (1987, posthumously).
He was closely associated with music composer Neeta Sen. His lyrics was known for expressing emotions, sculpt feelings and his command over words.
His works include Mago Vabna Keno, Akash Keno Daake, Aj Ei Dintake Moner Khatay, Amar Swapno Tumi, Asha Chilo Bhalobasha Chilo, Aj Dujonar Duti Poth, Coffee Houser Shei Adda, Eito Hethay Kunjo Chhayay, Ek Polokey Ektu Dekha, Ei Balukabelay, Ei Raat Tomar Amar, Ei Poth Jodi Na Shesh Hoy, Ki Ashay Bandhi Khelaghor, Neer Choto Khoti Nei, Mangal Deep Jwele, Mou Bone Jomechey, O Nodi Re, and Shing Nei Tobu Naam Tar Shingho.
[4][5] On 12 February 2011, marking the 25th anniversary of his death, a musical evening was organized at Nazrul Mancha, Kolkata to pay tribute to his legacy and contribution to Bengali Cinema.
Sovan Chatterjee, the mayor of Kolkata at that time, along with Satabdi Roy and Debasish Kumar set the ball rolling for the evening.