Abrar Alvi is an Indian film writer, director and actor.
Most of his notable works are from the 50s, 60s done with Guru Dutt. He wrote some of the most respected works of Indian cinema, "Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam", "Kaagaz Ke Phool", "Pyaasa" &" Chaudhvin Ka Chand" which have an avid following world over.
"Pyaasa" is ranked as Time top 100 movies of all times by Time magazine.
He was an integral part of the Guru Dutt team, he is noted for writing such films as Aar-Paar, Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam, Kaagaz Ke Phool, Pyaasa, Chaudhvin Ka Chand & Mr. & Mrs. ...