He was a direct descendant of Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula, the ruler of Awadh (1775 to 1797) who commissioned the construction of the Bara Imambara in Lucknow.

He appeared in cameos in multiple films, including Umrao Jaan, Gadar, Gulabo Sitabo, Ishaqzade and Madam Chief Minister.

He studied at the La Martinière College, Lucknow, where he developed a deep appreciation for the history and culture of his city.

He was known for his performances in plays such as Ghalib in New Delhi, which highlighted the poetry of Mirza Ghalib, Begum Hazrat Mahal, based on the life and the reign of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah and Begum Hazrat Mahal, and The Last Mughal, which depicted the historical events surrounding the last days of the Mughal Empire.

[3] In 2016, he received Yash Bharati Award at the Lok Bhawan in Lucknow, for his contribution to arts and handicrafts.