[1] She made screen debut in the Bengali film Bhanu Pelo Lottery (1958).

[2] She was born in Dhaka, Bangladesh .She studied in Deep Chand School.

[citation needed] Lily debuted in the Bengali movie Bhanu Pelo Lottery in 1958 where she acted in the role of Maya, a typist.

[2] Lily, in her long career, acted in many notable films, and sharing screen with her powerful appearance.

She shared the Best Supporting Actress award for her role in the film Sanjhbati with Sudiptaa Chakraborty, who won it for her role in Jyesthoputro, in the West Bengal Film Journalist Association Award 2020.