In the following years he made numerous films. Some of his most notable films include: "Anuradha" (1960), "Chhaya" (1961), "Asli-Naqli" (1962), "Anupama" (1966), "Aashirwad" (1968), "Satyakam" (1969), "Guddi" (1971), "Anand" (1971), "Bawarchi" (1972), "Abhimaan" (1973), "Namak Haraam" (1973), "Mili" (1975), "Chupke Chupke" (1975), "Alaap" (1977), "Gol Maal" (1979), "Khubsoorat" (1980) and "Bemisal" (1982). He was the first to introduce Dharmendra in comedy roles, through "Chupke Chupke", and gave Amitabh Bachchan his big break with "Anand" in 1970, along with Rajesh Khanna, he also introduced Jaya Bhaduri to Hindi cinema in his film "Guddi". Having worked with his mentor, Bimal Roy as an editor, in films like "Madhumati", he was much sought after as an editor as well.