Writing
Khwaja Ahmad Abbas
Born June 6, 1914 · Panipat, Haryana State, India
Died June 1, 1987 · aged 72
Khwaja Ahmad Abbas, also known as K. A. Abbas, was an Indian film director, screenwriter, novelist, and a journalist in the Urdu, Hindi and English languages.
Known For
Awaara · 1951Awaara
★ 7.21951
MovieDramaMusic
A petty thief is put on trial for the attempted murder of a lawyer. Through a series of flashbacks, the intertwining lives of the thief, the lawyer, and the thief's defense lawyer are illustrated.
Black Mountain · 1971Black Mountain
★ 9.01971
MovieDramaFamily
The heartrending story of the friendship of a young boy with Black Mountain, an Indian elephant.
Mera Naam Joker · 1970Mera Naam Joker
★ 7.31970
MovieDramaRomance
Raju faces many hurdles and disappointments in matters of the heart throughout his life. But as a clown in a circus, he tries to make his audience laugh at the cost of his own sorrows. Along the way, Raju loves and loses, but must always keep a smile on his face because, in the words of his circus manager, "The show must go on."
Shree 420 · 1955Shree 420
★ 7.51955
MovieRomanceDrama
The story of a small-town man who comes to make it big in the city, where he is almost instantly relieved of all his possessions. Homeless and penniless, he is taken in by a woman who looks after him.
Pardesi · 1957Pardesi
★ 6.11957
MovieAdventureHistory
This first co-production of the Soviet and Indian cinematographers is dedicated to the Tver merchant Afanasy Nikitin who in 1466-1472 blazed the trade way from Europe to India. The film is based on Nikitin’s travel notes. Starring in the film are popular Russian actor Oleg Strizhenov and India’s 1950s movie star Nargis.
Neecha Nagar · 1946Neecha Nagar
★ 6.31946
MovieDrama
Wealthy landlord Sarkar decides to direct all waste into the village to make space for his real estate project. However, the poor villagers agitate against his plan and the protest is led by Balraj.
Sapnon Ka Saudagar · 1968Sapnon Ka Saudagar
★ 8.01968
MovieRomance
Film starring Raj Kapoor, Hema Malini and Jayant
Bobby · 1973Bobby
★ 6.11973
MovieDramaRomance
Raja is the 18-year-old son of a wealthy Bombay businessman who suffers from his parents coldness and neglect. Shortly after finishing school he meets Bobby, the 16-year-old daughter of a poor Christian fisherman. They fall head over heels for each other, but they'll need everything they have to defend their love as their families won't accept them marrying each other...
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