[2] He is known for his comic appeal, though his versatile acting talent brought him success in various kinds of roles.

He is probably one of the earliest character actors of Bengali cinema who focused mainly on method acting.

He also played a character, Badridas, in the episode Amrit ki Maut in Byomkesh Bakshi (TV series), broadcast by Doordarshan.

His breakthrough was in Tapan Sinha's Galpo Holeo Satti, and his role in Satyajit Ray’s Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne (1968) became a landmark in his career.

Abhijan (1962), Aranyer Din Ratri (1970), Hirak Rajar Deshe (1980), Goopy Bagha Phire Elo (1991), and Padma Nadir Majhi (1992) are some of his memorable movies.