Balbir Digpal built his career behind the camera, working extensively in the technical side of filmmaking. His expertise lay in camera operation and electrical work, which made him a valuable part of production teams during the golden era of Bollywood. He was credited in several notable films across genres, from action thrillers to dramas, contributing to the visual storytelling of Indian cinema.
His career highlights include assisting in camera work for Himalay Se Ooncha (1975), Hera Pheri (1976), and later operating cameras for Superman (1987). By the early 1990s, he was credited in Kaun Kare Kurbanie (1991). Though not a mainstream actor or producer, his behind-the-scenes contributions reflect the importance of technical professionals in shaping the look and feel of films.