Sharif Nayyar, was a Pakistani film director. Having a career spanning over four decades, he directed his first film in 1947 in British India and directed a total of 13 films including a Punjabi film. In Pakistani cinema, Nayyar is known for directing one of Lollywood's earliest colour films, Naila (1965) and a Diamond jubilee film Dosti (1971). For directing these films, he received two Nigar Awards.