Although most of his songs were folkloric in nature and some renditions of other pop songs, he eclipsed all other singers for public adulation. By late 80s, he became a household name and the first choice wedding singer. During his rise, he regularly performed with Beltoon and Hamidullah Charikari, amongst others.
He gained widespread recognition for his traditional music roots and adaptations of popular songs. By the late 1980s, he had become a cultural icon and the preferred singer for weddings. As he rose to fame, he frequently performed alongside Beltoon and Hamidullah Charikari, among other notable figures in the entertainment industry.