He was also a singer—he recorded a studio album, Zara Aake Dekho To, that was re-released by EMI Pakistan in 2014.
He was later introduced to television drama writer Fatima Suraiyya Bajia by his manager, Syed Abdul Munim.
[1] Bajia was looking for a new face for television, and Qazi's resemblance to Indian actor Amitabh Bachchan immediately caught her attention.
His film debut as the lead role in Nazar Shabab's Ruby, alongside veteran co-stars Mustafa Qureshi, Shafi Mohammad, Sabeeta, and Rangeela.
[2] On 23 December 2007, he suffered a heart attack while singing at the wedding of his sister-in-law in Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Karachi.
[7] Sarkata Insaan, in which Qazi played the role of a police investigator, won 8 Nigar Awards.
[1][2] He also received the National Award for best actor for his role in Masood Butt's Chiragh Bali.