He is known for composing playback music for the Lollywood movies Roopmati Baaz Bahadur (1960), Humrahi (1966), Zinda Laash (1967), and Nai Laila Naya Majnu (1969).
Saleem Raza's song "Kar Saari Khataein Muaaf Meri", became an instant hit in the earlier movie, which also starred Sabiha Khanum with Sudhir in the lead roles.
With the exception of "Hei Bus Kei Har Ik Unke" which was recorded in a typical mujra style, the other ghazals were composed in a romantic way.
The songs "Sehra Mubarak Ho", and "Tera Kaun Yahan" were the result of the collaboration of Saleem Raza and Tasadduq Hussain.
The other movies were Shabistan, Dastaan, Road To Swat, Naya Savera, Ali Baba Chalis Chor, Shahi Faqeer, Rabb Di Shaan, and Love in Jungle.