Khan was born in 1920 in Beetgarh, British India, now under Nabinagar Upazila (sub-district), Brahmanbaria District, Bangladesh.
Maharaja of Maiher was captivated by Khan's strumming on tabla during a performance and bestowed on him the title Phuljhuri (i.e. fireworks that emit starry sparks).
He later joined Maihar Orchestra and used to accompany Ustad Alauddin Khan with tabla.
He traveled many countries as a member of Udayshankar Ballet Troupe, where he played tabla, pakhawaj, and esraj.
The notable names of the films include Aakash ar Mati (The Sky and the Earth), Mukh o Mukhosh (Face and Mask), Rajdhanir Bukey (In the Heart of the Capital City), Natun Sur (New Tune), Surya Snan (Sun Bath), and Surya Grahan (Solar Eclipse).