Draft:S. M. Abbas

= S. M. Abbas =

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.

Personal Life
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.