- Though an Urdu writer, there was a strong influence of Bengali literature in his work.
- Has written a number of books on poetry, children's stories and short stories. A children's storybook of his named Ekta received an award from the NCERT (National Council for Education, Research and Training).
- He was associated with the PWA (Progressive Writers' Association) in Delhi.
- Father of director Meghna Gulzar.
- Kamal Haasan wanted to launch daughter Meghna as a actress in the film Guna. Rakhee refused the offer .
- Starred in the shelved movie Protiva Chitram's "Asamapta Kavita" (1976) Starring Sharmila Tagore, Devendra, Gulzar, Om Prakash, Music by Shyamal Mitra, Directed Basu Bhattacharya.
- Was involved with Deepti Naval.
- Was directing Rupam Chitra's " Inspector General" (1974) Starring Amitabh Bachchan,Music by Madan Mohan, Produced by N.C. Sippy, Directed by Gulzar.
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