Khwaja Ahmad Abbas (1914-1987) was a prolific Indian writer, director, producer and journalist, known for his vast contribution across cinema and journalism. A founding member of the Progressive Writers' Association, his extensive creative output includes over 74 books, 100 short stories, 3000 newspaper columns in Urdu, Hindi, and English, and 45 films. Entering cinema as a publicist, he later founded his own production company, Naya Sansar. Abbas used his films to engage critically with contemporary social and political issues, consistently exploring themes like hunger, poverty, and exploitation, driven by his vision for an egalitarian India.