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Aandhi () is a 1975 Indian political drama film starring Sanjeev Kumar and Suchitra Sen, and directed by Gulzar. At the time it was alleged that the film was based on the life of the then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and her relationship with her estranged husband, but in reality, only the look was inspired by the politician Tarkeshwari Sinha and Indira Gandhi. The story is based on a chance meeting of an estranged couple after several years, when wife Aarti Devi, now a leading politician happens to stay in the hotel run by her husband during an election campaign. The movie is noted for its so

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J.K. is a hotel Manager in a scenic location in India. One day he gallantly comes to the rescue of a drunk daughter, Aarti, of a politician, and chooses to be discrete about it. When she recovers, she and he fall in love; get married in a small marriage ceremony, have a daughter, and thereafter differences arise to such an extent that they decide to separate. Years pass J.K. and Aarti meet again when she is an established politician, both are still attracted to each other, but she does not want her name to be tarnished and stigmatized as a "separated" woman.

Released: 1975-02-13133 minDir: GulzarRomance, Drama

Cast

  • Sanjeev Kumar as J.K.
  • Suchitra Sen as Aarti Devi
  • Om Shivpuri as Chandrasen
  • A.K. Hangal as Brinda Kaka
  • Rehman as Aarti Devi's Father
  • Om Prakash as Lallu Lalji

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IMDb

7.9/10

1,743 votes

Year
1975
Runtime
133 min
Genres
Drama, Romance

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Key facts

Film.name
Aandhi
Film.image
Aandhi.jpg
Film.caption
Film poster
Film.director
Gulzar
Film.producer
J. Om PrakashGulzar
Film.writer
Kamleshwar
Film.screenplay
Gulzar Bhushan Banmali
Film.starring
Sanjeev KumarSuchitra Sen
Film.music
R.D. BurmanGulzar(lyricist)
Film.cinematography
K Vaikunth
Film.editing
Waman BhonsleGurudutt Shirali
Film.studio
Mehboob Studio Natraj Studio
Film.runtime
133 minutes
Film.country
India
Film.language
Hindi
Album.name
Aandhi: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Album.type
soundtrack
Album.artist
Rahul Dev Burman

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publication date
1975-01-01
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16 sections
Contents
  • Summary
  • Cast
  • Production
  • Development
  • Script
  • Casting
  • Filming
  • Themes and influences
  • Awards and nominations
  • Soundtrack
  • Reception
  • Release, ban and re-release
  • Critical reception
  • References
  • Bibliography
  • External links

Aandhi () is a 1975 Indian political drama film starring Sanjeev Kumar and Suchitra Sen, and directed by Gulzar. At the time it was alleged that the film was based on the life of the then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and her relationship with her estranged husband, but in reality, only the look was inspired by the politician Tarkeshwari Sinha and Indira Gandhi. The story is based on a chance meeting of an estranged couple after several years, when wife Aarti Devi, now a leading politician happens to stay in the hotel run by her husband during an election campaign. The movie is noted for its songs composed by Rahul Dev Burman, written by Gulzar and sung by Kishore Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar.

Suchitra Sen, the noted actress from Bengali cinema, who also worked in a few Hindi films, played the lead role of Aarti Devi.

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