His grandfather, Hakim Syed Barkaat Ahmed, was a renowned physician and religious scholar in the state of Rajasthan.

[1][2] Barkati had a passion for writing since his childhood and started a penned journal, "Al Bakaat", at the name of his grandfather when he was still a school-going student.

Barkati's writing career took a turn when he met Hakeem Muhammad Saeed who recruited him as a staff member in Hamdard Foundation.

Apart from writing children stories, Barkati also wrote several books for adults on the subjects of health, wellness, and time-management.

[1][6] [1][7] The All Pakistan Newspapers Society presented Masood Ahmed Barkati with the Sapas Nama (Address of Welcome) as a senior professional editor on 2 March 1996.