 Strongly associated with avuncular roles, David is best known for his portrayal of "John Chacha"  in the 1954 hit and Filmfare Award for Best Film winner and Palme d'Or nominee, "Boot Polish", directed by Prakash Arora, for which he won the 1955 Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award.The song "Nanhe Munne Bachche" from the film, picturized on him became a memorable song of that era.In his prime, in the period 1959 to 1975, David was one of the best and the most well-known anchor, compere and the host of the prominent award shows and other functions.