impressed by Pdt. Nehru and saw Indira Gandhi’s arrival on the scene of Indian Politics as an extension of the Nehruvian era. However, in his later writings he grew a little critical of the policies of Mrs. Gandhi.

Another category of his non – fiction includes the books that he wrote in response to some political changes or events that took place in the world politics and politics at home. They are books like Outside India : The Adventures of a Roving Reporter ( 1939 ) , An Indian looks at America ( 1943 ) , A Report to Gandhiji : A Survey of Indian and World Events during the Twenty one Months of Gandhiji’s Incarceration ( 1944 ) , Kashmir Fights for Freedom ( 1948 ) , Chinacan Make It : Eye Witness Account of The Amazing Industrial Progress in China ( 1952 ) , 20th March 1977 : A Day Like Any Other Day ( 1978 ) , Janata In a Jam ( 1978 ) . These books depict perceptive accounts of contemporary political and social activities. The approach is realistic and Abbas depicts the objective reality with an internationalist’s point of view.

Abbas became associated with the world of cinema quite early in his career. He started as a film critic but soon took up the challenge of writing scripts and screenplays. Later he directed films, produced films and formed his own film company’ Naya Sansar’ , which continuously produced films that were socially relevant and took up issues related to the down –