[3] He was known for his contributions to Bollywood, and possibly his best known works came from the film Anand, songs including Kahin Door Jab Din Dal Jaaye and Zindagi Kaisi Hai Paheli (1971), and also Rajnigandha phool tumhare from the movie Rajnigandha (1974).

[6] He moved to Bombay at the age of 16 looking for work and sought the help of his cousin Yogendra Gaur, who was a screenplay writer.

[7][8] During his struggle days, he even acted as an extra in the hit mythological film Chakradhari starring Trilok Kapoor and Nirupa Roy.

He worked with some of India's finest directors like Hrishikesh Mukherjee and Basu Chatterjee.

[10] He famous Hindi songs included Kahin Door Jab Din Dal Jaaye, Zindagi Kaisi Hai Paheli, Rimjhim gire Saawan, Kai baar yunhi dekha hai from Rajnigandha and Na bole tum na maine kuch kaha from Baaton Baaton Mein.