Abrar Alvi was an Indian film writer, director and actor. Most of his notable works are from the 1950s, 1960s done with Guru Dutt. He wrote some of the most respected works of Indian cinema, Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam, Kaagaz Ke Phool, and Pyaasa which have an avid following world over. Pyaasa is included in the All-Time 100 Movies by Time magazine, as chosen by Times movie critics Richard Corliss and Richard Schickel. He also directed the box-office hit Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam. He last appeared on a poignant three-part documentary on Guru Dutt reminiscing his work and days with the Guru Dutt team.