Despite his classical music background and prominence in film industry, he was not able to achieve recognition initially because of Ahmed Rushdi and later because of Masood Rana.
He later sung "Qarar Lootnay Walay" from Saat Lakh (1957) film when he was introduced to the industry as a playback singer.
Prior to singing in Saat Laakh, he worked in Nooran film with his song titled "Panchhi Tay Pardesi" and in Mukhra with "Dilla Thehar Ja".
[3] One of his uncertain songs was banned by Radio Pakistan as it allegedly consist bitter lyrics.
[7] He was awarded Sitara-e- Imtiaz in 2019 on account of his outstanding achievements by the Government of Pakistan in the field of play back singing.