Abrar Alvi is an Indian film writer, director and actor. The 50s and 60s era was notable for Abrar as he was associated with Guru Dutt. He wrote some of the most respected works of Indian cinema, Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam. Abrar also wrote story for Kaagaz Ke Phool, Pyaasa and Chaudhvin Ka Chand, Mr. and Mrs. '55. Pyaasa is ranked as top 100 movies.
Abrar Alvi also directed the box-office hit Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam in 1962. Abrar who currently lives in Mumbai and last publicly appeared on a poignant three part documentary on Guru Dutt reminiscing his work and days with the Guru Dutt team.
Sahib Biwi Aur Ghulam was also screened at the Berlin Film Festival in June 1963 and was India's official entry to the Oscars that year. Abrar Alvi also won the Filmfare Best Director Award for the film.
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Abrar Alvi also directed the box-office hit Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam in 1962. Abrar who currently lives in Mumbai and last publicly appeared on a poignant three part documentary on Guru Dutt reminiscing his work and days with the Guru Dutt team.
Sahib Biwi Aur Ghulam was also screened at the Berlin Film Festival in June 1963 and was India's official entry to the Oscars that year. Abrar Alvi also won the Filmfare Best Director Award for the film.
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