S. M. Abbas

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S.M. Abbas
 
Background information
Born(1931-05-17)May 17, 1931
Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
DiedApril 16, 2004(2004-04-16) (aged 72)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Occupation(s)Film Director and Screenwriter
SpouseShamima Khatoon

S. M. Abbas (Syed Mohammad Abbas) was an influential Indian film director and screenwriter, particularly active during the 1960s and 1970s. He is best known for his work on several popular Bollywood films such as "Shriman Satyawadi" (1960), "Hungama" (1971), "Ek Hasina Do Diwane" (1972), and "Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan?" (1970). Abbas contributed significantly to the Indian film industry, especially in the genres of comedy and drama. His family connections also link him to notable Bollywood personalities, as his son Usman Syed is married to Radha, the younger sister of the renowned actress Rekha[1].

Personal Life

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S.M. Abbas married Shamima Khatoon in 1952.They went on to have four children together, their names are Usman Syed, Yasmin Abbas, Talat Syed and Ghizala Saad Niaz. He has 10 grandchildren as well.

S.M. Abbas graduated from Allahabad University. In his early days, he represented the university hockey team. His father was subedar in the British Army.

He passed away on April 16,2004 in SL Raheja Hospital in Mahim. His wish was to be buried in his birth place, Asrawe Khurd, a village near Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh.

Filmography

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Year Title Director Writer Producer Ref(s)
1958 Parvarish No Yes No [2]
1959 Satta Bazaar No Yes No [2]
1960 Shriman Satyawadi Yes Yes No [2]
1963 Kan Kan Men Bhagwan No Yes No [2]
1964 Majboor No Yes No [2]
1964 Punar Milan No Yes No

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1965 Purnima No Yes No [2]
1965 Sangram No Yes No [2]
1965 Saiyan Se Neha Lagaibe Yes No No [2]
1965 Saheli No Yes No [2]
1968 Haseena Maan Jayegi No Yes No [2]
1970 Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan? No Yes No [2]
1970 Himmat No Yes No [2]
1971 Hungama Yes Yes No [2]
1971 Paras No Yes No [2]
1972 Ek Hasina Do Diwane Yes Yes No [2]
1972 Ek Bechara Yes Yes No [2]
1973 Kahani Kismat Ki No Yes No [2]
1974 Chor Machaye Shor No Yes No [2]
1975 Sewak Yes Yes No [2]
1976 Fakira No Yes No [2]
1976 Suntan No Yes No [2]
1977 Farishta Ya Qatil Yes Yes No [2]
1977 Khel Khilari Ka No Yes No [2]
1977 Kalabaaz No Yes No [2]
1978 Heeralaal Pannalal No Yes No [4]
1981 Sahhas No Yes No [5]
1982 Ghazab No Yes No [6]
1982 Daulat No Yes No [7]
1982 Raaj Mahal No Yes No [4]
1986 Mazloom No Yes No [2]
1989 Nache Nagin Gali Gali No Yes No [8]
1990 Wafaa Yes Yes No [2]
1990 Maa O Maa No Yes No [2]
1991 Ghar Parivaar No Yes No [4]

S.M Abbas's acting credits

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Year Title Role
1954 Chor Bazar[9] Extras
  1. ^ Hungama, Bollywood (2024-03-06). "S M Abbas, Filmography, Movies, S M Abbas News, Videos, Songs, Images, Box Office, Trailers, Interviews - Bollywood Hungama". Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa "S.M. Abbas | Writer, Director, Actor". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
  3. ^ Hindi Classics (2016-09-20). Punar Milan (1964) Full Movie | पुनर मिलन | Balraj Sahni, Mumtaz Begum. Retrieved 2024-07-05 – via YouTube.
  4. ^ a b c "S.M. Abbas movies and filmography - Cinestaan.com". Cinestaan. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
  5. ^ "Sahhas (1981) Cast - Actor, Actress, Director, Producer, Music Director". Cinestaan. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
  6. ^ "Ghazab (1982) Cast - Actor, Actress, Director, Producer, Music Director". Cinestaan. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
  7. ^ "Daulat (1981) Cast - Actor, Actress, Director, Producer, Music Director". Cinestaan. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
  8. ^ "Nache Nagin Gali Gali (1989) Cast - Actor, Actress, Director, Producer, Music Director". Cinestaan. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
  9. ^ Arora, Prem Narayan, Chor Bazar (Action, Drama), Shammi Kapoor, Sumitra Devi, Chitra, All India Pictures, retrieved 2024-07-03